bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
GAMBARAN MOTIVASI BERPRESTASI SISWA KELAS VIII MTs ALBIDAYAH
Authors: . Hartati , Hidayat Wahyu , Ningrum Devy Sekar Ayu
Published: June 2022

The purpose of this study is to find out the picture of the motivation of achievement students of class VIII MTs Al Bidayah.The method used in this study is a quantitative approach with this type of quantitative deriftive research. The data collection method used in this study is a questionnaire that is adjusted from the indicators of Mc Clleland's achievement motivation theory (1961). The results showed that the achievement motivation of MTs. Albidayah students belonged to the high category with an average score (mean) of 86.3 and a percentage of achievement of 86.3%. The three dimensions of student motivation also showed high results, namely N-ach (mean = 57.37; achievement = 88.26%), N-aff (mean = 16.43; achievement = 82.17%), and N-pow (mean = 13.13; achievement = 87.56%). This means that students have a good enough motivation to perform when participating in learning activities in school. Keywords: : motivation, achievement, students
GAMBARAN SELF EFFICACY SISWA DI MTS NURUL HIDAYAH
Authors: Hatta Nadishabani , Supriatna Ecep , Septian Muhamad Rezza
Published: June 2022

The purpose of this study was to obtain empirical data regarding the level of student self-efficacy at MTs Nurul Hidayah. This study uses a descriptive method with a quantitative approach. Collecting data using a self-efficacy instrument that contains 38 statement items with a sample of 100 students in grades VII and VIII. The results showed that the level of self-efficacy of students in MTs Nurul Hidayah are in the medium category, which is between the high and low categories, most of which are quite capable and confident in their abilities. As for the aspect of the dimension of self-efficacy, the highest order of results is obtained at the 68% level dimension, followed by the generalization dimension 67%, and the last order is the strength dimension 64%. The results of this study are to determine the description of student self-efficacy at MTs Nurul Hidayah which should to be an aide for BK instructors as a work to assist with further developing understudy self-efficacy. Keywords: : Self efficacy. students
STUDI DESKRIPTIF MENGENAI MOTIVASI BELAJAR PADA SISWA SMA NEGERI 1 CISARUA
Authors: Fatonah Resi , Hedriana Heris , Supriatna Ecep
Published: June 2022

This study aims to determine the level of learning motivation in students of SMA Negeri 1 Cisarua, West Bandung Regency. The research conducted by the researcher is a quantitative research, while the method used is a quantitative descriptive method. Methods of data collection using a questionnaire, and study documentation. Data analysis with percentage technique, correlation with the help of SPSS for Windows version 20.0 program. Based on the results of research and discussion in this study, the following conclusions can be drawn. From the results of the equation formed, it can be explained that there are 20% of students whose learning motivation is low, 59% moderate and 21% high.Keywords: Learning Motivation, Students
BIMBINGAN KELOMPOK BERBASIS ONLINE DENGAN TEKNIK ROLE PLAY TERHADAP EFIKASI DIRI AKADEMIK SISWA
Authors: Sina Asip Ibnu , Rohaeti Euis Eti , Manuardi Ardian Renata
Published: June 2022

This study aims to find out online-based group guidance services with role play techniques on students' academic self-efficacy at MTs Al-Badar Gununghalu. This research is based on student problems that occur in schools. There are some students with low academic self-efficacy. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative method. The type of approach used is a descriptive approach. Data collection techniques used in this study are interviews and observation. The subjects in the study were 1 teacher of counseling and 6 students who had low academic self-efficacy. Students who have low academic self-efficacy will affect their learning process. This may affect students to be lazy to study, high anxiety in doing assignments, low self-efficacy towards learning, and a sense of giving up quickly on learning. students are quite effective in overcoming students' academic self-efficacy problems, because it has a significant positive impact on students' academic self-efficacy.Keywords: : Group Guidance, Role Play, Academic Self-Efficacy
LAYANAN BIMBINGAN KLASIKAL BERBASIS DARING DENGAN METODE EKSPOSITORI TERHADAP PILIHAN KARIR
Authors: Farida Eva , Hendriana Heris , Pahlevi Reza
Published: June 2022

Classical online-based guidance services at SMP/MTs are one of the types of guidance and counseling services carried out daring the COVID-19 pandemic which requires each individual to study at home, work at home, and worship at home by obeying all the regulations that have been applied. by the government. This study aims to determine the continuity of providing online-based classical guidance services at MTs Al-Bidayah. The approach used instudy thisis a qualitative approach, with the type of qualitative descriptive research. Data collection techniques used in this study were observation and interviews. The subjects used in this study were BK teachers who held students of MTs Al-Bidayah class VIII. The results found that the provision of online-based classical services can be done more interestingly than usual by using the expository method which in the service process provides information on the definitions, principles and concepts of service materials and provides examples of problem solving exercises in the form of lectures, demonstrations , questions and answers and assignments. Keywords: Classical Guidance Service, Career selection.
TEKNIK TERAPI REALITAS DALAM MENINGKATKAN CITRA DIRI NEGATIF DILIHAT DARI RENDAHNYA KONSEP DIRI SISWA
Authors: Pratiwi Suci Nur , Fatimah Siti , Nurhaqy Alvian Agung
Published: June 2022

This study aims to describe the negative self-image caused by the low self-concept in students of SMAN 1, Lareh Sago Halaban District, Lima Puluh Kota District. This research uses the literature review method. The results show that a person's self image can become unbalanced and distorted or unhealthy for many reasons. The lack of students' academic skills and abilities makes them insecure so that they display a negative self-image from an indication of their low self-concept. Therefore the solution for this is to provide guidance and counseling services by BK teachers who work in school. From this phenomenon and various solutions applied by several studies, the most appropriate and effective solution is to provide reality therapy counseling services with the aim of paying attention on the behavior of the counselee. A succesfull personality is achieved by te desire of the individual himself to change it, of course not forgetting self awareness and responsibility.  Keywords: Body- Image, Self-Concept, Reality Therapy Counseling
PROFIL KETERAMPILAN SOSIAL SISWA DI SMAN 2 PURWAKARTA
Authors: Virdawati Putri , Hendriana Heris , Rosita Tita
Published: June 2022

The purpose of this study was to describe data on the results of students' social skills levels at SMAN 2 Purwakarta. The methods used in this study use quantitative descriptive methods. Data collection uses a social skills instrument containing 26 statements. The sample in this study was as many as 100 students in class XI IPS at SMAN 2 Purwakarta. The results showed that there are 3 categories of social skills levels of students in SMAN 2 Purwakarta, high 47%, medium 26%, and low 27%. As for the social skills dimension obtained high value results, namely in the assertive behavior dimension with an average score of 84.39 indicated by student behavior that can display the right attitude with the situation, followed by the dimension of peer relationships with a value of 83.85 indicated by the behavior of students who can make friends well, and in the dimension of academic behavior gets a score of 81.62 indicated by the results of learning.Keywords: profile, social skills
STUDI DESKRIPTIF KESIAPAN KERJA PESERTA DIDIK DI SMK NEGERI CIHAMPELAS
Authors: Karlina Nova , Hendriana Heris , Supriatna Ecep
Published: June 2022

Work readiness is a person's condition including physical, mental and experience maturity marked by the ability and willingness to carry out an activity at work. Students if they have work readiness can be absorbed in the world of work and have good work motivation. The method used is a descriptive method with a quantitative approach and the subjects in this study were students of SMK Negeri Cihampelas, West Bandung City. Determination of the sample size taken using the Slovin formula as many as 132 students. The data collection technique used in this study is proportional random sampling, it is intended that each population in the class can be represented. To obtain objective and scientifically accountable data, the collection method The data used is a job readiness questionnaire that has been tested for 48 items. The results showed that the work readiness of students was in the medium category. Where those who have work readiness are in the medium category of 68.94% (91 students), participants with high motivation are 16.67% (22 students) while students with low categories are 14.39% (19 students). It was concluded that most students had good work readiness, such as having logical and objective considerations, the ability and willingness to work, having the courage to take responsibility, the ability to adapt to the environment, especially the work environment.Keywords: : Work Readiness, Students, Vocational
BIMBINGAN KELOMPOK ONLINE DENGAN TEKNIK DISKUSI UNTUK KETERAMPILAN SOSIAL RENDAH
Authors: Damayanti Putri , Hendriana Heris , Rosita Tita
Published: June 2022

This study aims to find out the description of online group guidance with discussion techniques through zoom meetings for students who have low social skills. The method used is descriptive qualitative. This research uses analysis with an inductive approach where the data in this study is descriptive data which is generally in the form of words and pictures. Data collection tools using data triangulation, namely interviews, observations and documentation. The subjects of this study were students of class XI in Vocational High School, the subjects in this study were 2 people who were indicated to have low social skills. Based on the results of the study, it showed the application of online group guidance with discussion techniques through zoom meetings on students' social skills, when the initial service was implemented, students looked enthusiastic and responded well to activities so that the service implementation was completed. The response shown by students in group guidance activities through discussion techniques indicated that students have low social skills, it was found that the application of discussion techniques in online group guidance through zoom meetings was quite effective.Keywords: Social Skills, Discussion Techniques, Online Group Guidance
GAMBARAN PENYESUAIAN DIRI SISWA KELAS VIII SMP NEGERI 2 SOREANG
Authors: Nurfauziah Sarah , Hendriana Heris , Suherman Maya Masyita
Published: June 2022

The background of this research is to find out the description of the adjustment of VIII grade students at SMP Negeri 2 Soreang. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. The data collection techniques that I used in this research were interviews and documentation. The primary subjects in this study were BK teachers and class VIII students at SMP Negeri Soreang, while the secondary subjects were homeroom teachers for class VIII A. The results of the research conducted on the four students at SMP Negeri 2 Soreang showed that the four students had low self-adjustment. The factors and causes of the four students' low self-adjustment are different, but the classroom environment is the main point in the four students' self-adjustment.
STUDI DESKRIPTIF KETERAMPILAN SOSIAL SISWA SMP NEGERI 5 LEMBANG
Authors: Kurniawan Hoyrl , Fatimah Siti , Supriatna Ecep
Published: June 2022

Social skills are skills needed by every student. By having good social skills, students can also establish good relationships with the environment and peers. This study aims to describe the social skills of SMP Negeri 5 Lembang students who are in the adolescent phase, seen from the indicators of social skills of verbal responses, non-verbal responses and cognitive processes based on gender and class. The research method used in this research is descriptive quantitative. In this study, data were collected using a Likert scale social skills questionnaire based on the theory proposed by Michelson. The samples in this study were students of SMP Negeri 5 Lembang in grades VII, VII, and XI. The results showed that students' social skills based on verbal, non-verbal responses and cognitive processes seen from gender and class were in the moderate category, it was seen from verbal responses, positive or negative expressions and thoughts of students that could determine whether or not communication and interaction was good. What students do to their friends and their environment.   Keywords: : Descriptive Study, Student Social Skills, Adolescents
TEKNIK BRAINSTORMING DALAM LAYANAN KONSELING KELOMPOK TERHADAP KOMUNIKASI INTERPERSONAL SISWA SMK NEGERI 2 CIMAHI
Authors: Saphira Novela Widya , Samsudin Asep , Manuardi Ardian Renata
Published: June 2022

This study aims to describe the implementation of treatment, response and constraints of group counseling services with brainstorming techniques on students' interpersonal communication. This study uses descriptive qualitative research methods. The subjects in this study were students of class X SMKN 2 Cimahi. namely 3 students. Data analysis techniques used are collection, reduction, presentation and conclusion of data. The results obtained in the study, namely the brainstorming technique in group counseling services are an effort made by BK teachers as assistance to students who have low interpersonal communication, the services carried out are divided into 3 stages, namely the formation stage, the activity stage and the termination stage. Keywords: : Group Counseling, Brainstorming Techniques, Interpersonal Communication
Clinical outcomes, immunogenicity, and safety of BNT162b22 Vaccine in Primary Antibody Deficiency
Authors: Milota Tomas , Smetanova Jitka , Skotnicova Aneta , Rataj Michal , Lastovicka Jan , Zelena Hana , Parackova Zuzana , Fejtkova Martina , Kanderova Veronika , Fronkova Eva , Rejlova Katerina , Šedivá Anna , Kalina Tomas
Published: June 2022

Background: Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is
characterized by an impaired post-vaccination response, high
susceptibility to respiratory tract infections, and a broad spectrum of
non-infectious complications. Thus, patients with CVID are at high risk
of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and vaccination’s role in
prevention is questionable. The main aim of this study was to evaluate
the clinical outcomes, safety, and dynamics of humoral and T-cell immune
responses induced by the mRNA vaccine BNT162b2 in CVID.
Methods: This prospective observational cohort study focused on
the clinical outcomes (proportion of infected patients, disease
severity), safety (adverse-event incidence, laboratory-parameter
changes), and dynamics of humoral (specific post-vaccination and
virus-neutralizing-antibody assessment) and T-cell immune responses
(anti-SARS-CoV-2 specific T-cell detection) in 21 patients with CVID
after a two-dose administration of BNT162b2. The patients were followed
for 6 months. Results: Humoral response was observed in 52%
(11/21) of patients at month 1 post-vaccination but continuously
decreased to 33.3% (5/15) at month 6. Nevertheless, they had a
remarkably lower anti-SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibody titer than
healthy controls. The T-cell response was measurable in 33% (6/17) of
patients with CVID at month 1, and it persisted for the study period.
Mild infection occurred in three patients (14.3%) within the follow-up
period. The vaccine also exhibited a favorable safety profile.
Conclusions: The BNT162b2 vaccine elicited a measurable
antibody response in a high proportion of patients, but it was limited
by low titer of the virus-neutralizing antibodies and rapid waning of
anti-RBD SARS-CoV-2 specific antibodies. T-cell response was detected in
one-third of the patients and remained stable within the follow-up
period. Vaccination has favorable safety and clinical-related outcomes
in preventing severe COVID-19.
Sensitization to oil palm pollen associates with risks and severity of allergic diseases
Authors: Sio Yang Yie , Nanong Gallego Allaine Victoria , MATTA Sri Anusha , Say Yee-How , Teh Keng Foo , Wong Yi Ru , Shah Smyrna Moti Rawanan , Reginald Kavita , Chew Fook Tim
Published: June 2022

Background:Elaeis guineensis (oil palm) pollen is one
of the most predominant species of inhalant allergens in the tropical
Southeast Asia region; however, its association with the manifestation
of allergic diseases remains largely unexplored. We aimed to determine
the sensitization pattern of oil palm pollen and associate this with the
risk and severity of allergic diseases. Methods: Participants
were recruited as a part of the Singapore and Malaysia cross-sectional
genetic and epidemiological study (SMCSGES). Two independent cohorts
were recruited: n=564 serum samples were collected and
serological assessment was performed against a panel of 16 crude
inhalant allergens including house dust mite, pet, insect, pollen, and
fungal allergens; n=13,652 Singapore/Malaysia Chinese young
adults were recruited and skin prick test was used to assess oil palm
sensitization, which was tested for its association with the risk and
severity of asthma, allergic rhinitis (AR), and atopic dermatitis (AD).
Results: The sensitization rate of oil palm pollen is 9.6% in
the n=564 Singapore/Malaysia cohort. In the n=13,652
Singapore/Malaysia Chinese cohort, oil palm sensitization significantly
associates with increased risks of asthma ( p=1.34x10
), AR ( p=2.91x10 ), and
AD ( p=6.95x10 ). Asthmatic patients with oil
palm sensitization have increased risks of wheezing ( p=0.00995),
nocturnal cough ( p=0.0122), and exacerbations (
p=0.00139) in the past 12 months. AR patients with oil palm
sensitization also have an increased risk of developing
moderate-to-severe symptoms ( p=0.00113). Conclusions:
We have identified significant associations of oil palm sensitization
with increased risks, exacerbations, and the severity of symptoms of
allergic diseases in the tropical Southeast Asian region
(Singapore/Malaysia).
Arc Entropy of Uncertain Variables and Its Applications
Authors: guimei Tan , Xichang Yu
Published: June 2022

The problem of quantifying uncertainty has not been well solved. To
measure the uncertainty of uncertain variables, we first propose the
concept of arc entropy via uncertainty distributions and introduce a new
effective method in this paper. Some properties of arc entropy are
derived, and some practical examples of uncertain variables are given. A
formula for arc entropy is derived via inverse uncertainty
distributions, and several basic theorems are proposed. Moreover, two
general arc entropies are defined, and their properties are
investigated. An application to uncertain learning curves is introduced,
and an uncertain learning curve model is proposed. Another application
to portfolio selection is presented, and its mathematical model is
established.
Seasonal and ontological variation in diet and age-related differences in prey choice, by an insectivorous songbird
Authors: Davies Sarah , Vaughan Ian , Thomas R , Marchbank Angela , Drake Lorna , Symondson W.O.C.
Published: June 2022

The diet of an individual animal is subject to change over time, both in
response to short-term food fluctuations and over longer time scales as
an individual ages and meets different challenges over its life cycle. A
metabarcoding approach was used to elucidate the diet of different life
stages of a songbird, the Eurasian reed warbler (Acrocephalus
scirpaceus) over the summer breeding season of 2017. The faeces of
adult, juvenile and nestling warblers were screened for invertebrate
DNA, enabling identification of prey species. Dietary analysis was
coupled with monitoring of Diptera in the field using yellow sticky
traps. Seasonal changes in warbler diet were subtle whereas age class
had a greater influence on overall diet composition. Age classes showed
high dietary overlap, but significant dietary differences were mediated
through the selection of prey, i) from different taxonomic groups, ii)
with different habitat origins (aquatic versus terrestrial) and iii) of
different average approximate sizes. Our results highlight the value of
metabarcoding data for enhancing ecological studies of insectivores in
dynamic environments.
Exact mass GC-MS analysis: protocol, database, advantages and application to plant metabolic profiling
Authors: Abadie Cyril , Lalande Julie , Tcherkez Guillaume
Published: June 2022

Plant metabolomics has been used widely in plant physiology, in
particular to analyse metabolic responses to environmental parameters.
Derivatization (via trimethylsilylation-methoximation) followed by GC-MS
metabolic profiling is a major technique to quantify low molecular
weight, common metabolites of primary carbon, sulphur and nitrogen
metabolism. There are now excellent opportunities for new generation
analyses, using high resolution, exact mass GC-MS spectrometers that are
progressively becoming relatively cheap. However, exact mass GC-MS
analyses for routine metabolic profiling are not common, there is no
dedicated available database. Also, exact mass GC-MS is usually
dedicated to structural resolution of targeted secondary metabolites.
Here, we present a curated database for exact mass metabolic profiling
(made of 336 analytes, 1,064 characteristic exact mass fragments)
focused on molecules of primary metabolism. We show advantages of exact
mass analyses, in particular to resolve isotopic patterns, localise
S-containing metabolites, and avoid identification errors when analytes
have common nominal mass peaks in their spectrum. We provide a practical
example using leaves of different Arabidopsis ecotypes and show
how exact mass GC-MS analysis can be applied to plant samples and
identify metabolic profiles.
INTUSSUSCEPTION -A RARE SURGICAL OCCURRENCE IN SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN
Authors: Achebe Chijoke , Aremu Shuaib , Salawu Idris , ABIYERE Henry , Olajide Timothy , Adewoye Kayode
Published: June 2022

A case of a 12yr old female student who presented with a week-old
history of abdominal pain, vomiting, and blood-stained stool and was
diagnosed by ultrasonography and barium enema to have intussusception
(ileocolo colic variety). She was managed successfully and subsequently
followed up at the clinic
Bilateral ‘kissing’ molars: a case report
Authors: Aslam-Pervez Bilal , Carr Emma
Published: June 2022

’Kissing molars’, were described by Van Hoof in 1973 as when the
occlusal surfaces of impacted molars are united by the same follicular
space and the roots point in the opposite direction[1]. There are
very few published cases in the literature, it is an extremely rare form
of impaction.
Mule deer fawn recruitment dynamics in an energy disturbed landscape
Authors: Murphy Kilian , Roberts David , Jensen William , Nielsen Scott , Johnson Sandra , Hosek Brian , Stillings Bruce , Kolar Jesse , Boyce Mark , Ciuti Simone
Published: June 2022

Wildlife population dynamics are modulated by abiotic and biotic
factors, typically climate, resource availability, density-dependent
effects, and predator-prey interactions. Understanding if human-caused
disturbances shape these processes is needed for the conservation and
management of ecological communtiies within increasingly human-dominated
landscapes. Garnering this understanding is difficult due to lack of
long-term longitudinal data on wildlife populations, human-mediated
disturbances, climate and predator density on ungulate population
dynamics has been under-studied. Using a 50-year time series (1962-2012)
on mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) demographics, seasonal weather,
predator density, oil and gas development patterns from the North Dakota
Badlands to investigate long-term effects of landscape-level
disturbance. We aimed to evaluate if harsh weather conditions
in-combination with energy development and predators affected fall mule
deer recruitment. We found that density-dependent effects and harsh
seasonal weather primarily drove recruitment in the North Dakota
Badlands. Recruitment was further shaped by interacting effects of harsh
seasonal weather and predator presence in the form of high coyote
density. Additionally, we found that fall recruitment was subtly
modulated by interactions between seasonal weather and energy
development (i.e., lower recruitment when harsher weather was combined
with higher density of active oil and gas wells), and that the combined
effect of predator density and energy development was not interactive
but rather additive. Our analysis demonstrates the effect of energy
development by modulating mule deer recruitment fluctuations concurrent
with main recruitment drivers being biotic (density-dependency, habitat,
predation) and abiotic (harsh seasonal weather, woody vegetation
encroachment). A pattern emerges of density dependence, presumably due
to limited quality habitat, being the primary factor influencing fall
fawn recruitment in mule deer. Secondarily, stochastic weather events
periodically cause dramatic declines in recruitment. Finally, the
interactions between human disturbance and predation can be additive to
the aforementioned drivers of recruitment and subsequently cause further
declines.
GIS Based Identification of Water harvesting potential Area in the Bale Lowland of South Eastern Ethiopia
Authors: Chimdessa Chala , Dibaba Zerihun , Dula Gadisse
Published: June 2022

Assessment of potential surface runoff harvesting sites is an important
undertaking in a country like Ethiopia, where high spatial variability
in rainfall and recurrent drought and flash floods are common. In this
study, the geographical information system (GIS)-based multi-Criteria
Evaluation is used to select the potential rainwater harvesting sites in
Oromia, Bale lowland, Ethiopia. Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) is used
for standardization of the criteria, and Weight overlay analysis of
multicriteria for a combination of multi-layers using ArcGIS 10.8. Six
criteria layers, including slope, runoff, soil depth, precipitation,
soil texture, and the land use land cove are derived to identify
rainwater-harvesting catchment. The analysis, shows that of the total
500 km of the catchment area, 29.18 % of the area
has highly suitable, 40 .87 of the area has Suitable ,22.49% of the
total area has moderately suitable ,6.98% of the area has marginally
suitable and 0.5 % of the area is not suitable for runoff water
harvesting at the study area. It was noted that providing accurate and
precise spatial representation of the physiology and land use for the
analysis of runoff generation potential site within the study area is an
important step in developing an integrated strategy for surface
rainwater harvesting plan the study area.
Healthcare coordination and medical expenditures for Sickle Cell Disease patients with different levels of health utilization risk
Authors: Hsu Lewis , Wang Tianxiu , Munoz Garret A. , Berbaum Michael L. , Voorhees Benjamin Van , Caskey Rachel , Martin Molly A.
Published: June 2022

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) has a complex array of symptoms and is
associated with high healthcare expenditures. A comprehensive care
program may help to reduce expenditures of children with SCD. This
research describes SCD comprehensive care program enrollees’ expenditure
patterns by level of hospitalization risk over a three-year period and
estimates whether coordination of care services reduced costs for those
with different risk levels. Medicaid claims data were collected for
program patients with SCD. Data from the one year prior to program
enrollment categorized patients as High, Medium, or Low risk for
incurring inpatient expenditures. We compared utilization risk groups on
inpatient expenditures by year after program enrollment. The trends in
expenditures are shown in the subgroup analyses (descriptively). 361
program enrollees ages 1 to 27y had SCD; 8.9% were categorized as High
risk of utilizing hospitalization services, 47.9% were at Medium risk,
and 43.2% were at Low risk. The High Utilization and Medium Utilization
Risk groups showed trends of expenditure reduction, but the trends may
be due to regression of extreme group costs toward the mean. The lack of
a statistically significant cost benefit might be due to small sample
size, low engagement in the program services, short duration of
intervention, and inability to distinguish the appropriateness of
healthcare utilization for SCD.
The follow-up of Chinese patients in mut-type methylmalonic acidemia identified through expanded newborn screening
Authors: Ling Shiying , Wu Shengnan , Shuai Ruixue , Yu Yue , Qiu Wenjuan , Wei Haiyan , Yang Chiju , Xu Peng , Zou Hui , Feng Jizhen , Niu Tingting , Hu Haili , Zhang Huiwen , Liang Lili , Wang Yu , Chen Ting , Xu Feng , Gu Xuefan , Han Lianshu
Published: June 2022

Background: Isolated methylmalonic acidemia (MMA), an autosomal
recessive disorder of propionate metabolism, is usually caused by
mutations in the methylmalonyl-CoA mutase gene (mut-type MMA). Because
no universal consensus was made on whether mut-type MMA should be
included in newborn screening (NBS), we aimed to compare the outcome of
this disorder detected by NBS with that detected clinically and
investigate the influence of NBS on the disease course.
Methods: In this study, 168 patients with mut-type MMA
diagnosed by NBS were compared to 210 patients diagnosed after disease
onset while NBS was not performed. Clinical data of these patients from
7 metabolic centers in China were analyzed retrospectively, including
initial manifestations, biochemical metabolites, the responsiveness of
vitamin B12 therapy, and gene variation, to explore different factors on
the long-term outcome. Results: Among patients diagnosed
through NBS, 77 patients (45.8%) remained asymptomatic and 87 patients
(53.4%) showed favorable neurocognitive outcomes. In contrast with
individuals diagnosed clinically, only 30 cases (16.2%) developed
healthily. In our comparison of patients whether detected by NBS, the
age at diagnosis, the incidence of disease onset, the responsiveness of
vitamin B12, age at the start of vitamin B12 treatment, levels of
biochemical features before and after treatment, and the long-term
prognosis were remarkably different ( P<0.01). The
presence of disease onset and the blood C3/C2 ratio were more associated
with poor outcomes of patients whether identified by NBS. Importantly,
after considering NBS, the odd ratio of disease onset for poor outcome
decreased and the unresponsiveness to vitamin B12 increased.
Conclusion: Through preventing major disease-related events and
allowing an earlier treatment initiation, NBS is beneficial for the
prognosis of infants with mut-type MMA.
Energy-efficient and high-resolution switching scheme based on previous significant bit capacitor for bottom-plate sampled SAR ADC
Authors: Wan Peiyuan , Li zeyang , Chen Zhijie , Liu Xu
Published: June 2022

An energy-efficient and high-resolution switching scheme based on
previous significant bit capacitor for bottom-plate sampled successive
approximation register (SAR) analog-to-digital converters (ADC) is
proposed. The process of obtaining the most significant bit (MSB) does
not consume switching energy, and all the rest of comparisons adopt the
switching technology based on previous significant bit. This technique
switches the Vref/2 of the previous significant bit switching capacitors
on only one side of the capacitors and only consumes little switching
energy. Furthermore, fewer capacitors switch to GND throughout the
switching process, consuming less energy compared to Tri-level switching
scheme. The proposed scheme in this paper can achieve 25% savings in
switching energy compared to the Tri-level switching scheme, and reduce
the switching energy by 81.2% compared to the Vcm-based switching
technique.
Conference Scheduling with Epigenetic Algorithm
Authors: ATAGÜN Ercan , BİROĞUL Serdar
Published: June 2022

The most important of the activities where the presentations of scientific studies take place are academic conferences. The days, halls, and sessions are determined in advance to organize multidisciplinary conferences and this process is called conference scheduling. In multidisciplinary conferences, in the scheduling of presentations, the coexistence of studies belonging to the same fields in the same sessions is very important for the conference listener and the conference speaker. In this context, the multidisciplinary conference scheduling problem is considered a multi-constraint optimization problem. Multi-constraint optimization problems are solved with heuristic optimization techniques, not traditional optimization methods. In this study, the problem of conference scheduling is addressed using multidisciplinary conference data. The solution to the conference scheduling problem was realized with Genetic Algorithm (GA) and Epigenetic Algorithm (EGA) using C# programming language. In the study, experimental results obtained with GA and EGA were examined. As a result of this examination, it was seen that EGA achieved better results in fewer iterations compared to classical GA.
A Comparison of Multi-Layer Perceptron and Inverse Kinematic for RRR Robotic Arm
Authors: AYSAL Faruk Emre , ÇELİK İbrahim , CENGİZ Enes , OĞUZ Yüksel
Published: June 2022

In this study, the position control simulation of a 3 Degree of Freedom (3DOF) robot arm was compared with machine learning and inverse kinematic analysis separately. The considered robot arm is designed in RRR pattern. In the inverse kinematic analysis of the robot arm, the geometric approach and the analytical approach are used together. Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP) was used as a machine learning method. Some of the coordinate data that the robot arm can reach in the working space are selected and the MLP model is trained with these data. When training was done with MLP machine learning method, the correlation coefficient (R2) was obtained as 1. Coordinates of 3 different geometric models (helix, star and daisy) that can be included in the working space are used as test data of the MLP model. These tests are simulated in 3D in MATLAB environment. The simulation results were compared with the inverse kinematics analysis data. As a result, Mean Relative Error (MRE) values for helix, star and daisy shapes were calculated as 0.0007, 0.0033 and 0.0011, respectively, in the tests performed. Mean Squared Error (MSE) values were obtained as 0.0034, 0.0065 and 0.0040, respectively. This confirms that the proposed MLP model can operate this system at the desired stability.
Best One Sided Multiplier Approximation of Unbounded Functions by Polynomials Operators
Authors: Hassan Raad Falih , AL-Saidy Saheb K. , AL-Jawari Naseif J.
Published: June 2022

The purpose of this paper is present some operators by using polynomials operators of type G_n (f,x),g_n (f,x),L_n (f) and M_n (f),  to get the degree of best one- sided multiplier approximation of unbounded functions by algebraic  polynomials in L_(p,φ_n ) (X),X=[0,1]  , by τ〖(f,δ)〗_(p,ψ_n ).
Evaluation some Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Eucalyptus Camaldulensis and Phragmites Australis Plants Around the Diyala-Baghdad Bridge
Authors: Aswad Omer Abdulkareem
Published: June 2022

The concentrations and sources of the Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons were determined in two leaf plants species Eucalyptus camaldulensis and phragmites australis at three stations in the areas around the Diyala-Baghdad Bridge Baghdad / Iraq from one time only January 2020. The results showed the highest mean concentration of PAHs in leaf plants species at A was 3.93 ng/g in E. camaldulensis and the lowest in B was 2.16 ng/g at phragmites australis. According to PAHs indices the Pyrene Ratio, Fluoranthene, Phenanthrene /Anthracene ratio, LMW/HMW ratio, Ant/(Ant/Phen) ratio, BaA/(BaA/Chry) ratio and InP/(InP+BghiP) ratio. These results indicate the possibility of introducing PAH sources in these types of plants from species of the leakage of pollutants to the area through which the main passed of the river Diyala River.
The Improvement of Structural and Optical Properties of WO3 Nanoparticles by Regulation Substrate-Target Distance in Pulsed Laser Deposition Technique
Authors: Hwaidi Ali Jaafar , Mohammed Nadheer Jassim
Published: June 2022

Pulsed laser deposition technique has been employed to prepare thin films of WO3 nanoparticles on a glass substrate at 400K under vacuum (1 mbar) by the increasing of the substrate-target distance in the range of about (0.5, 1.5, 2.5 and 3.5 cm). X-Ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Atomic force microscopy (AFM) and UV-Visible investigations have been observed the effect of substrate-target distance on the structural and optical properties of WO3 nanoparticles thin films. Calculations of the transmittance data for all films were given the evidence to increase the optical bandgap values in the range (3.082, 3.046, 3.062and 3.105eV) when increasing the distance between the target and substrate in the range (0.5, 1.5, 2.5, and 3.5 cm), respectively.
Foreign language anxiety research and the Brazilian scenario
Authors: Silveira Fernanda Vieira da Rocha
Published: June 2022

Over the past thirty years, the concept of foreign language anxiety (FLA) has received attention from Applied Linguistics researchers and theorists due to its relevance in the domain of foreign language teaching, learning and use. FLA has been considered the affective variable which most negatively influences foreign language learning. It is best described as a sort of situation specific anxiety, inextricably related to the learner’s feeling of apprehension and tension when using or learning the foreign language.  Nevertheless, most studies focus either on FLA theory or quantitative data, which shows the necessity of more qualitative and interventional research. This article aimed to contribute to the FLA theoretical background from a transdisciplinary stance and share quantitative and qualitative intervention studies conducted in Brazil in the past twenty years.
Volume 42, n.1 2021 - O cenário da resistência frente à Necropolítica e Necroeducação vivenciada no Brasil
Authors: Oliveira Rosemeyre Moraes de , Oliveira Grassinete C. de A. , Tanzi Neto Adolfo , Lessa Angela B. Cavenaghi T.
Published: June 2022

Em dezembro de 2020 apresentamos no volume 41, n. 05, a nossa necessidade de trazer um trecho da obra A paixão segundo G. H., publicado em 1964 por Clarice Lispector que, na ocasião, comemorava seu centenário. No trecho em questão levantamos a reflexão de pensarmos o quanto somos seres fatais e a pandemia nos mostrou essa realidade de modo severo e cruel. Passados 7 meses desde a última edição da revista, a fatalidade insiste em fazer parte do nosso dia a dia e somos obrigados a conviver, dentre outras, com o negacionismo do maior representante do País.
English for Specific Purposes: mapping discourse genres in a technical school
Authors: Bevilaqua Raquel , Didoné Patricia de Teixeira de Oliveira
Published: June 2022

The expansion of the Federal Network of Vocational, Scientific, and Technological Education, which comprises many federal institutions aimed at secondary and post-secondary professional education throughout the country, presents a challenge for English language teachers, as they will be required to teach to a wide range of audiences. The lack of familiarity with the different professional areas is often an obstacle, worsened by the lack of teaching materials directed towards the different professional areas. As such, teachers are often faced with the need to produce one's teaching material, and ESP can contribute by helping the language teacher investigate their students' literacy needs. As a result, this study presents the findings of a student needs analysis whose aim was to map discourse genres for academic and professional purposes, which could aid in developing both an ESP course design and pedagogical material for four post-secondary technical courses offered by a technical school in Rio Grande do Sul. Data collection drew on unstructured interviews with students and their domain specialists and two semi-structured questionnaires.
Peer Corrective Feedback: Face-saving Strategies in Teletandem Oral Sessions
Authors: CAVALARI Suzi Marques Spatti , FRESCHI Ana Carolina , PEREIRA FILHO Sidnei Antonio
Published: June 2022

This paper aims at examining oral peer feedback in relation to facework theories within the teletandem context. Teletandem is a mode of telecollaboration in which two learners who speak different languages meet virtually in order to learn with each other by offering feedback by means of audio, video and textual resources. The study is qualitative in nature and uses an ethnographic microanalysis approach. The data utilized are recordings of 20 teletandem oral sessions stored in MulTeC (ARANHA; LOPES, 2019). The participants are three pairs of learners who interact both in Portuguese and in English. Results showed that more explicit types of reformulations may be face threatening and, in these cases, learners use strategies to save their own faces. On the other hand, more implicit types of reformulations do not seem to be face threatening and can be compared to strategies used to save other people's face.
Does Medium – Teletandem vs Face-to-Face Make a Difference in Advanced L2 Spanish Learner’s Oral Fluency?
Authors: DONATE Angela,
Published: June 2022

SLA researchers have advocated for the incorporation of Teletandem (a sub-strand of tele-collaboration) as an autonomous, collaborative, and virtual foreign language environment (see BENEDETTI, CONSOLO; VIEIRA-ABRAHÃO, 2010; TELLES, 2009) aimed to promote L2 communication and intercultural competence in L2 settings, and as an alternative to traditional Face-to-Face (FTF) exposure commonly used in L2 classrooms. While the majority of previous studies on Teletandem for L2 learning have mainly examined its benefits, focusing on the different approaches used by learners in this medium and proposing strategies on how to implement its context in higher education language programs (see CANDIDO, 2010; CAVALARI, 2010), a critical overview of Teletandem research reveals a paucity of empirically supported evidence for the benefits of Teletandem on L2 development. Specifically, no empirical comparisons have been conducted between this medium and traditional face-to-face (FTF) instruction in the L2 classroom. This paper addresses this issue and reports on an empirical investigation of the benefits of this medium when compared to FTF exposure in relation to L2 fluency.
Bioremediation Greywater using Vermifilter
Authors: Ratnawati Rhenny , Nurhayati Indah , Sutrisno Joko , Sugito Sugito
Published: June 2022

Vermifilter is a greywater waste treatment by utilizing the symbiosis of earthworms with microbes. Vermifilter is more efficient, simple in design, and easy to maintain. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of vermibed material on the concentration of BOD5, NH3-N, and DO in greywater waste treatment using vermifilter. The study used four vermifilter reactors (VF) with filtration media for gravel, coconut fiber, rough sand, and vermibed. Reactor VF1 uses a vermibed mixture of mustard greens and cabbage, VF2 sawdust, VF3 banana stalk, and VF4 cow dung. This study provides results that VF1 removal BOD5 90%, NH3-N 98%, and increase DO 164%; FV2 removal BOD5 92%, NH3-N 98%, and increase DO 185%;  FV3 removal BOD5 94.5% NH3-N 98.5%, and increased DO 156%; and FV4 decreased BOD5 93%, NH3-N 99%, and increased DO 270%. The media material had no significant effect on the concentration of BOD, NH3-N, and DO.
The Problems and Solutions of Thailand students’ Arabic Speaking Skills at Darussalam Modern Islamic Boarding School | Musykilāt Thālibāt Thailand fī Mahārah Al-Kalām Al-‘Arabī wa Halluhā bi Al-Ma’had Al-Islāmī fī Indūnīsīyā
Authors: Zaid Abdul Hafidz bin , Fakhiroh Alinda Zakiyatul , Sonia Eva , Layalia Nada Ni'ma , Nor Azhar
Published: June 2022

This research is based on the students’ decreasing score in Arabic speaking test, especially the foreign students from Thailand in every batch year. This research is aimed to know the problems of Thailand students in Arabic speaking skills and to know the right solution which can help them answer exam questions. This research used qualitative method by collecting data with triangulation model. The result of this research showed that the problems of Thailand students in Arabic speaking skills were the lack of formal language exposure among the students so that they felt difficult to learn or understand Arabic, the strict regulations of using Arabic make them feel constrained so they are reluctant to speak Arabic, and the lack of confidence in speaking Arabic. As for the solution of these problems were giving them more Arabic vocabulary and motivation them in speaking Arabic, evaluating the language, and encouraging them to increase their interactions with other students apart from their Thailand fellow students so that they get used to speak in Arabic. It is suggested to conduct further research by investigating the influence of these solutions for Thailand students in speaking Arabic.
Translating Arabic Aphorismsi into Indonesian Language: Its Strategies and Equivalence | Tarjamah Al-Hikam Al-'Arabīyah ilā Al-Lughah Al-Indūnīsīyāh: Istirātījīyātuhā wa At-Takāfu' Fīhā
Authors: Muttaqin Zainal , Alawiyah N. Lalah , Rahmi Zahara Awalia , El Zahraa Fatima
Published: June 2022

This research aims to reveal the strategies used in translating Arabic aphorisms into Indonesian language and to measure the equivalence at word level in the book entitled Seratus Mahfudzot written by As’ad Humam (1994). This qualitative study was performed in a descriptive analysis based on the theory of translation strategies which were limited to structural and semantic strategies of Suryawinata and Hariyanto (2003) and the theory of equivalence at word level of Baker (2001). Triangulation of data sources was used to validate research findings. From 150 words that have been analyzed, the results highlighted 9 strategies that were applied as followed: 60 (40%) additions, 16 (10.67%) subtractions, 22 (14.67%) transpositions, 4 (2.67%) modulations, 32 (21.33%) borrowings, 5 (3.33%) cultural equivalents, 3 (2%) synonyms, 3 (2%) reductions, and 5 (3.33%) expansions. The equivalence at word level reached 74%, whereas 26% were found non-equivalent. It strengthens the assumption that there are characteristic difference and similarity between Arabic and Indonesian to take into consideration in translation.