bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Myxofibrosarcoma: Clinical and Prognostic Value of MRI Features
Authors: Spinnato Paolo , Sambri Andrea , Fujiwara Tomohiro , Ceccarelli Luca , Clinca Roberta , Medellin Manuel R. , Paolis Massimiliano De , Donati Davide M. , Bianchi Giuseppe
Published: August 2020

Myxofibrosarcoma is one of the most common soft tissue sarcomas in the elderly. It is
characterized by an extremely high rate of local recurrence, higher than other soft tissue tumors,
and a relatively low risk of distant metastases.Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the imaging
modality of choice for the assessment of myxofibrosarcoma, which plays a key role in the preoperative
setting of these patients. MRI features associated with the high risk of local recurrence are:
high myxoid matrix content (water-like appearance of the lesions), high grade of contrast enhancement
and presence of an infiltrative pattern (“tail sign”). On the other hand, MRI features associated
with worse sarcoma specific survival are: large size of the lesion, deep location, high grade of
contrast enhancement. Recognizing the above-mentioned imaging features of myxofibrosarcoma
may be helpful in stratifying the risk for local recurrence and disease-specific survival. Moreover,
the surgical planning should be adjusted according to the MRI features.
The Frequency and Some Causes of Anemia in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus with Normal Renal Function
Authors: ÖZKAN Elif , BALCIOĞLU Hüseyin , BİLGE Uğur , YILDIZ Pınar , ÜNLÜOĞLU İlhami
Published: August 2020

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is one of the most common chronic diseases worldwide according to World Health Organization reports. Anemia is common in patients with DM and anemia is a common hematological disorder in diabetic patients. In our study, we aimed to determine the anemia prevalence and the causes that affect anemia in patients with DM with normal renal function. Materials and Methods: Patients with DM who applied to Eskişehir Osmangazi University Medical Faculty Hospital (the clinics of Family Medicine and Internal Medicine) was included in our study and 229 patients with DM who were not diagnosed with renal dysfunction were included in our study within the last 6 months examinations. Laboratory results that were reviewed in the last 6 months were retrospectively screened and recorded. The hemoglobin (Hb) limit values were evaluated as 12 grams/deciliter (g/dl) in females and 13 g/dl in males and patients with Hb levels below these values were accepted as anemia. The data obtained at the end of the study were analyzed by using SPSS package program. Results: DM patients with normal renal function were included in the study. %25.8 (n=59) of patients had anemia. While 20.3% of the anemia was microcytic anemia, 79.7% was non-microcytic anemia (macrocytic and normocytic anemia). Iron deficiency was found in 57.1% (n = 32), while B12 deficiency was found in 11.8% (n = 7) and folic acid deficiency was found in 3.3% (n = 2) of patients with anemia. Iron deficiency was found in 9.9% (n = 14) of DM patients without anemia. Conclusion: Iron deficiency is the most diagnosed reason of anemia in DM patients. As the clinicians, we can provide early diagnosis and treatment of anemia in diabetic patients especially iron deficiency and we can improve the quality of life of patients and decrease morbidity and mortality.
Game-Based Meditation Therapy to Improve Posttraumatic Stress and Neurobiological Stress Systems in Traumatized Adolescents: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Schuurmans Angela A T , Nijhof Karin S , Scholte Ron , Popma Arne , Otten Roy
Published: August 2020

Background

Many adolescents in residential care have been exposed to prolonged traumatic experiences such as violence, neglect, or abuse. Consequently, they suffer from posttraumatic stress. This not only negatively affects psychological and behavioral outcomes (eg, increased anxiety, depression, and aggression) but also has adverse effects on physiological outcomes, in particular on their neurobiological stress systems. Although current evidence-based treatment options are effective, they have their limitations. An alternative to traditional trauma treatment is meditation-based treatment that focuses on stress regulation and relaxation. Muse is a game-based meditation intervention that makes use of adolescents’ intrinsic motivation. The neurofeedback element reinforces relaxation abilities.

Objective

This paper describes the protocol for a randomized controlled trial in which the goal is to examine the effectiveness of Muse (InteraXon Inc) in reducing posttraumatic stress and normalizing neurobiological stress systems in a sample of traumatized adolescents in residential care.

Methods

This will be a multicenter, multi-informant, and multimethod randomized controlled trial. Participants will be adolescents (N=80), aged 10 to 18 years, with clinical levels of posttraumatic symptoms, who are randomized to receive either the Muse therapy sessions and treatment as usual (intervention) or treatment as usual alone (control). Data will be collected at 3 measurement instances: pretest (T1), posttest (T2), and at 2-month follow-up. Primary outcomes will be posttraumatic symptoms (self-report and mentor report) and stress (self-report) at posttest. Secondary outcomes will be neurobiological stress parameters under both resting and acute stress conditions, and anxiety, depression, and aggression at posttest. Secondary outcomes also include all measures at 2-month follow-up: posttraumatic symptoms, stress, anxiety, depression aggression, and neurobiological resting parameters.

Results

The medical-ethical committee Arnhem-Nijmegen (NL58674.091.16) approved the trial on November 15, 2017. The study was registered on December 2, 2017. Participant enrollment started in January 2018, and the results of the study are expected to be published in spring or summer 2021.

Conclusions

Study results will demonstrate whether game-based meditation therapy improves posttraumatic stress and neurobiological stress systems, and whether it is more effective than treatment as usual alone for traumatized adolescents.

Trial Registration

Netherlands Trial Register NL6689 (NTR6859); https://www.trialregister.nl/trial/6689

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/19881
COVID-19 is viewed as severe as Tumor and HIV; Perceptions towards Covid-19. (Preprint)
Authors: Menebo Mesay
Published: August 2020

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COVID-19 pandemic has killed thousands and still does. Since its first emergence, people have been having different attitudes and perceptions towards the virus. Perceptions have profound consequences on behavior. For example, patient’s perception of disease threat (disease severity) leads to medication adherence. COVID-19 perception studies guide public awareness efforts or help in understanding behavior, yet limited. This study responds that call, offers a glimpse. A repeated cross-sectional data is collected from 376 randomly selected respondents located all over the world in two periods. Perceived severity (how severe people think COVID-19 and 16 other illnesses are), perceived disease belongingness (rating of COVID-19 and 16 other illnesses as mental or physical) and demographic variables (gender, age and education) are measured. ANOVA, Spearman correlation and scatter analysis are applied. Perceived severity, perceived disease belongingness and age correlate between each other. Participants perceive COVID-19 as severe as Tumor and AIDS (F (2,722) =2.347; p=.096), and as more severe than other 14 illnesses; e.g. Diabetes and High blood pressure. Age wise, participants above 50 age group perceive COVID-19 as more severe than the under 50 (F (1,240) = 10.378, p <.001). A month later, depression surpassed COVID-19 to be perceived as more severe. Majority of respondents attribute COVID-19 as a physical (vs mental) illness, thus consider it severe (vs not severe). Implications could mean; (1) COVID-19 patients might be susceptible to social stigmatization as HIV patients, (2) stay-home obligations are possibly exposing to depression and (3) severity perception is shaping intervention friendly behaviors.
De-Sakralisasi dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab di Indonesia: Analisis Bahasa sebagai Identitas Agama
Authors: Yahya Yuangga Kurnia , Mahmudah Umi , Muhyiddin Luthfi
Published: August 2020

Learning Arabic in Indonesia is still relatively minimal when compared with other foreign language lessons. One reason is that religious orientation in learning makes it an exclusive and limited subject. This study aims to describe the religious orientation in learning Arabic and its influence on the interest in learning Arabic in Indonesia. This research is a qualitative research by collecting data from several sites that discuss the urgency of learning Arabic for the people of Indonesia. The top five sites with these keywords are Rumaysho.com, BelajarIslam.com, Islampos.com, Kompasiana.com, and kiblat.net. The reasons in studying Arabic from five sites will be classified according to learning orientation that includes religious, academic, professional, and economic orientation. The most dominant orientation will be analyzed with the approach of language and identity of Yasir Suleiman's perspective on two functions of language, as an instrument of communication and as a symbol of identity. This research found that stereotyping of Arabic makes it even more exclusive and closed to non-Muslims in Indonesia. Learning Arabic itself is not only limited to religious orientation, but makes it as the function of language itself, as an instrument of communication.
THE RELEVANCE OF MEDICAL LABORATORY DIAGNOSIS IN CORONAVIRUS IN SUSPECTED HUMAN CASES
Authors: JOHNKENNEDY NNODIM , UKAMAKA EDWARD , EXCEL DUNGA KINGSLEY , TREASURE NJOKUOBI , JOSEPH NJOKU CHUKWUDI , IFEOMA UDUJIH HELEN
Published: August 2020

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are known to cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new virus. It leads to respiratory illness with symptoms such as a cough, fever, and in more severe cases, difficulty breathing. One can be protected by washing hands regularly, avoiding touching your face, and avoiding close contact with individuals who are unhealthy. It is transmitted through contact with an infected individual when they cough or sneeze. It could be transmitted when an individual touches a surface or object that has the virus on it, then touches the eyes, nose, or mouth. Some laboratory test to diagnose covid-19 includes real-time RT-PCR primer and probe and CDC serology test. It is very necessary that covid-19 is diagnosed for accurate treatment and management.
ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY AND TOTAL PHENOL CONTENT OF DIFFERENT PLANT PARTS OF LEBANESE ANNONA SQUAMOSA LINN.
Authors: IBRAHIM FARAH , JABER ALI , IBRAHIM GHASSAN , CHEBLE EDMOND
Published: August 2020

Objective: The aim of this work was to characterize the antioxidant properties and to evaluate the total phenol content of leaves, bark, pericarp, and pulp extracts of Lebanese Annona squamosa Linn. (A. squamosa),, as well as a total screening of secondary metabolites present in the various plant parts studied.

Methods: Two solvent systems were used for extraction: ethanol 80 % and methanol 80 %. The antioxidant activity of different extracts was investigated using 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay. The Total Phenol Content (TPC) of the different plant parts are determined and compared via Folin-Ciocalteu method. The results were presented as the mean of three separate experiments and error bars were used to illustrate standard deviation.

Results: The phenolic content was found to be highest in the A. squamosa leaves methanolic and ethanolic extracts (117.2 mg and 112.92 gallic acid extract/g, respectively). The results showed that A. squamosa leaves methanolic and ethanolic extracts display the highest antioxidant activities than the bark, pulp and pericarp extracts, with half-maximal inhibitory concentration values 13.61 and 15.97 μg. ml-1 respectively. Ethanol 80 % and methanol 80 % were found to be efficient for the extraction of phenolic compounds.

Conclusion: Results of this study indicate the presence of promising compounds in Lebanese A. squamosa that are able to act as antioxidants and free radical scavengers.
PHYTOCHEMICAL PROFILING, FREE-RADICAL SCAVENGING AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ACTIVITIES OF MELIOSMA SIMPLICIFOLIA (L.)
Authors: PAVITHR S. , SEKAR T.
Published: August 2020

Objective: In the current research, to determine the stem extract of Meliosma simplicifolia (L.) for total phenol, tannin, total flavonoid, antioxidant activity, anti-inflammatory and identify the phytoconstituents utilizing GC-MS and FT-IR.

Methods: The ability of the plant extract to act as hydrogen/electrons donor or scavenger of radicals was determined by in vitro antioxidant assays using 2,2-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl free radical (DPPH) scavenging, reducing power assay, superoxide radical (O2•) scavenging activity. The anti-inflammatory activity was evaluated using carrageenan and formalin-induced paw edema models using Wistar albino rats. The GC-MS and FT-IR analysis of the methanolic stem extract of M. simplicifolia was revealed the presence of phytochemicals.

Results: Quantitative studies of estimated phenol, flavonoid and tannin, as for the methanol extract of stem showed the highest content of phenolic compounds (39.83±3.62GAE mg/100). Antioxidant activities were concluded the estimation M. simplicifolia stem for as followed the studies. In stem the methanol extract showed the highest DPPH scavenging activity (124.3µg/ml). The anti-inflammatory activity has shown in high doses of methanolic extract 250 mg/kg of significant value (p<0.05) inhibition of paw edema, on 6th hour, respectively. The FT-IR analysis has confirmed their characteristic peak values and functional groups.

Conclusion: M. simplicifolia has an effective of anti-inflammatory activity and constitutes a potential source for the development of new treatments.
Various Implementation of Collaborative Filtering-Based Approach on Recommendation Systems using Similarity
Authors: Romadhon Zainur , Sediyono Eko , Widodo Catur Edi
Published: August 2020

The Recommendation System plays an increasingly important role in our daily lives. With the increasing amount of information on the internet, the recommendation system can also solve problems caused by increasing information quickly. Collaborative filtering is one method in the recommendation system that makes recommendations by analyzing correlations between users. Collaborative filtering accumulates customer item ratings, identifies customers with common ratings, and offers recommendations based on inter-customer comparisons. This study aims to build a system that can provide recommendations to users who want to order or choose fast food menus. This recommendation system provides recommendations based on item data calculations with customer review data using a collaborative filtering approach. The results of applying cosine similarity calculation to determine fast food menu recommendations obtained for the item-based recommendation is Pizza Frankfurter BBQ Large with a value of 1.0, item-based with genre recommendation is Calblend Float with value 1.0 and user-based recommendation is Pizza Black Pepper Beef / Chicken Large with mean score 2.5.
RESTAURANTES ORIENTAIS E SUAS ESTRATÉGIAS SOBRE SEUS CANAIS DE MARKETING
Authors: Negreti Amanda dos Santos , Pigatto Gessuir , Machado João Guilherme de Camargo Ferraz
Published: August 2020

Diante do crescimento da preferência do consumidor por comida oriental e do aumento de restaurantes que oferecem essa culinária, o objetivo deste artigo foi caracterizar e analisar a forma de seleção de canais de distribuição e comunicação, verificando se são utilizados de maneira estratégica pelas empresas que oferecem comida oriental. Como método, utilizou-se da pesquisa exploratória e estudo de multicasos, sendo a coleta de dados realizada por meio de observação direta, análise documental e entrevista focada, com o uso de formulário aplicado junto aos gestores de seis estabelecimentos localizados no Noroeste paulista. Os resultados mostraram que os canais de distribuição utilizados por esses estabelecimentos variam entre tradicional e alternativo (delivery e food truck). Os gestores utilizam estratégias competitivas na gestão dos canais de distribuição e comunicação de seus estabelecimentos, com ênfase para a localização, o uso do ambiente e ferramentas de comunicação, conforme o canal utilizado, com destaque para o uso de redes sociais e aplicativos móveis (APP), ao oferecerem serviços de acordo com as mudanças do comportamento do consumidor. Ainda, foi possível verificar que as decisões e desdobramentos estratégicos dos gestores dos respectivos estabelecimentos são condizentes com os canais de distribuição utilizados.
Para revolucionar a formação docente
Authors: Bissonnette Steve , Gauthier Clermont , Bocquillon Marie
Published: August 2020

A educação baseada em evidências, o uso de evidências, assim como a gestão centrada em resultados, levam muitas organizações escolares a se preocuparem com a eficácia do ensino. No entanto, a situação é muito diferente na formação de professores. Neste artigo, apresentamos o conceito de evidência na educação e examinamos possíveis causas que podem explicar a resistência dos formadores de professores ao uso desses dados.
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Therapy in Prostate Cancer: Lessons Learnt
Authors: M Chandok
Published: August 2020

Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) therapy has rapidly changed the treatment landscape for a number of cancers but resulted in only marginal success in prostate cancer (PCa). In order to bring about durable clinical benefit of immune check point inhibitor therapy in prostate cancer, it is critical to understand the current status of ICIs therapy for PCa and reasons for low/negligible outcomes. This article summarizes the current status of ICIs therapy in PCa and discusses how ICIs therapy can result in the successful treatment of a specific subset of PCa patients. In this article, we review how immunotherapy and different combination therapies are paving their way by incorporating the strategies of converting the “cold” PCa tumor into “hot”, role of genomic landscape of PCa in influencing the outcome of ICIs therapy, what are the promising novel biomarker candidates, which can guide the patient selection for ICIs therapy and help in monitoring the efficacy of treatment. This article highlights that ICIs therapy hold a promising future in subset of PCa patients.
Production of Ferulic Acid Esterase from Aspergillus Oryzae (NCIM 1212)
Authors: Dwivedi Om Prakash
Published: August 2020

The majority of valuable compounds used worldwide are produced by chemical synthesis at very low cost, though consumers prefer to natural compounds because of their health awareness in daily life. Ferulic acid is one of the most valuable compounds having widespread application in various fields such as in baking, cosmetic, beverage and pharma industries, also used as a raw material for the production of vanillin, the most flavouring compound. Ferulic acid esterase is the enzyme that hydrolyzes the ester bond between the ferulic acid and polysaccharides present in plant cell wall and release ferulic acid from agro residues. The production of ferulic acid esterase activity by strains was detected in agar plate assay. The assay involves ethyl ferulate as a sole carbon source in specific media. Of the examined strains Aspergillus oryzae (NCIM 1212) showed the highest level of ferulic acid esterase activity 281 U/mg at the optimum pH and temperature of 5.5 and 35°C. Supplementation of soyabean meal (0.75%) as nitrogen source and sucrose (0.1%) as additional carbon source favored enzyme production.
PRODUCT REPURPOSING: TYPOLOGY AND DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Authors: Ali Mohammed I. M. , Shaukat Mian Mobeen , Merah Nesar , Pashah Sulaman
Published: August 2020

Product repurposing is a self-serving, self-rewarding sustainable behavior. It has been around ever since people began to create and acquire objects. However, very few studies have been conducted on product repurposing, and there is no typology of it in the literature. The aim of this study is to systematically classify the types of product repurposing and provide illustrating examples. Then based upon the developed typology, the corresponding design considerations that would enable, facilitate, and encourage users to perform this practice will be identified and mapped against the product repurposing types. To reveal the underlying types of product repurposing, a comprehensive analysis of a myriad of successful Do-It-Yourself (DIY) repurposing projects has been conducted. For categorization, two dimensions were considered: the modification to the product form (or the lack of it) and the approach to product transformation in terms of integration with other products or components (or the lack of it). The crossing of those two dimensions (Modification and Combination) produced four distinct types of product repurposing: Unmodified-Solo, Modified-Solo, Modified-Combined, and Unmodified-Combined. The repurpose-enabling design considerations were found to be, chiefly, Material, Affordances, Modularity and Ease of Disassembly, and User-product Attachment. These considerations were then mapped against the four repurposing types, and a conceptual framework was produced. It is important to note that this study is limited to End-of-Life individual scale repurposing and to Design for Open-ended Repurposing strategy. The presented typology is exhaustive and the first of its kind. The typology, coupled with the identified design considerations, would greatly assist designers in developing repurpose-enabling products.
Knowing ourselves and recognizing others: reading Rorty’s contribution to the epistemology of the self
Authors: Calcaterra Rosa M.
Published: August 2020

Neste ensaio, enquadro a narrativa de Rorty com relação ao ego na história das filosofias moderna e contemporânea. Minha tese é que sua rejeição tanto do introspectivismo cartesiano quanto das explicações reducionistas psico-biológicas nasce originalmente de uma epistemologia do ego que está alinhada aos insights de Hume sobre a contingência da individualidade, mas também, introduz uma abordagem complexa à questão filosófica sobre a relação entre os reinos estético e racional. Além disso, avanço em uma leitura anticética, dinâmica e normativa do modelo narrativo de Rorty do ego, a qual associa seu entendimento de ironia – nós podemos sempre duvidar que nosso vocabulário final é o melhor disponível – e de solidariedade – concebido não apenas como um movimento afetivo em direção ao outro, mas também, como uma condição lógica para o funcionamento da comunicação humana.
DETERMINAN KECURANGAN AKUNTANSI DI LINGKUNGAN PERGURUAN TINGGI
Authors: Arifin Johan
Published: August 2020

Kecurangan bisa terjadi pada berbagai institusi, baik pada bisnis maupun publik sektor. Pada beberapa tahun terakhir ini, berbagai kasus seperti korupsi, penggelapan dana, dan mark-up anggaran telah ditemukan pada institusi pendidikan di Indonesia. Studi ini mengevaluasi apakah variabel-variabel potensial seperti moralitas individu, sistem pengendalian internal, dan informasi asimetri berpengaruh terhadap kecurangan akuntansi pada institusi pendidikan. Populasi penelitian ini adalah semua perguruan tinggi yang terdapat di wilayah Daerah Istimewa Yogyakartta (DIY), sebuah kota yang mendapat julukan ‘kota pelajar’ yang menjadi tolok ukur kualitas pendidikan di Indonesia. Analisis regresi menunjukkan bahwa moralitas individu dan sistem pengendalian internal berpengaruh negatif signifikan terhadap kecurangan akuntansi, sedangkan informasi asimetri tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kecurangan akuntansi. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan masukan kepada pengelola institusi pendidikan khususnya perguruan tinggi dalam memecahkan permasalahan kecurangan akuntansi, sehingga mereka dapat memberikan pelayanan terbaik kepada masyarakat.
MODEL EMPIRIS ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR DAN KINERJA DOSEN PERGURUAN TINGGI SWASTA DI MEDAN
Authors: Jufrizen Jufrizen , Farisi Salman , Azhar Muhammad Elfi , Daulay Raihanah
Published: August 2020

Penelitian memiliki tujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh motivasi dan iklim organisasi terhadap kinerja dosen dengan Organizational citizenship behavior sebagai variable mediasi pada Dosen Perguruan Tinggi Swasta di Medan. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh Dosen pada Perguruan Tinggi Swasta (PTS) yang ada di Medan dosen yang memiliki fungsional. Dalam penelitian ini hanya dibatasi pada dosen Dosen yang memiliki jabatan fungsional Asisten Ahli, Lektor dan Lektor Kepala yang berdomisili di Medan. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah dengan Model Persamaan Struktural. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa, motivasi kerja berpengaruh signifikan terhadap organizational citizenship behavior, motivasi kerja berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja dosen, iklim organisasi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap organizational citizenship behavior, iklim organisasi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja dosen dan organizational citizenship behavior berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja Dosen Perguruan Tinggi Swasta di Medan. Serta motivasi kerja dan iklim organisasi berpengaruh terhadap Kinerja Dosen melalui variabel Organizational Citizenship Behaviour.  Oleh karena itu penelitian ini, mendorong pihak Manajemen Perguruan Tinggi Swasta di Medan harus dapat membangun iklim organisasi yang baik dengan menjalin hubungan yang harmonis antara dosen dengan pemimpin maupun dosen dengan dosen lainnya dan pihak Manajemen Perguruan Tinggi dapat meningkatkan motivasi dosen dengan memberikan fasilitas yang nyaman, agar para dosen dalam menjalankan aktivitasnya berjalan dengan baik dan nantinya akan meningkatkan kinerja dosen.
PERAN KNOWLEDGE SHARING DAN MOTIVASI PADA PENGARUH LEARNING ORGANIZATION TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN
Authors: Rumijati Aniek
Published: August 2020

Tujuan penelitian untuk menguji peran knowledge sharing dan motivasi pada pengaruh learning organization terhadap kinerja. Penelitian diadakan di bidang layanan Telekomunikasi, khususnya Telkom dan Telkomsel. Sampel adalah semua karyawan di kedua perusahaan dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 91 responden. Teknik pengambilan sampel purposive sampling. Analisis data menggunakan analisis jalur dengan metode Smart PLS3.  Hasil menunjukkan bahwa semakin baik penerapan learning organization akan meningkatkan kinerka karyawan, knowledge sharing dan motivasi; knowledge sharing akan mingkatkan kinerja karyawan, namum motivasi tidak memiliki pengaruh terhadap kinerja karyawan. Knowledge sharing memiliki peran mediasi pada pengaruh learning organization terhadap kinerka karyawan, sedangkan motivasi tidak memediasi pada pengaruh learning organization terhadap kinerja karyawanbc b
Homo laborans
Authors: Danuser Brigitta
Published: August 2020

Zurück zur Arbeit nach einer schweren Krankheit? Arbeiten trotz eines chronischen Leidens? Oder gerade deshalb arbeiten, um gesund zu werden? Viele Menschen leben und arbeiten mit einer Krankheit. Und es dürften in Zukunft noch mehr werden. Brigitta Danuser beleuchtet den Einfluss von Gesundheit und Krankheit auf die Arbeit und das Wohlbefinden im Berufsalltag. Mit Fallbeispielen von Betroffenen zeigt sie das komplexe Zusammenwirken arbeitsmedizinischer, rechtlicher und sozialer Aspekte. Sie identifiziert kritische Punkte im Schweizer Gesundheits- und Versicherungssystem und nennt Fragen, die einen Weg aus der Sackgasse weisen könnten. Das Buch richtet sich an Betroffene und Angehörige, an Betriebe und Verbände sowie an Fachpersonen im Gesundheitswesen, bei Versicherungen, in Politik und Verwaltung.
Differences of enamel print patterns between buccal and lingual surfaces of extracted permanent maxillary first premolar
Authors: Soo Sheng Cheng , Murniati Nani , Harsanti Andriani , Malinda Yuti , Oscandar Fahmi
Published: August 2020

Introduction: Ameloglyphics is the study of enamel print patterns on the tooth surface. Enamel print patterns are unique to each individual as they differ on each tooth. The similarity of tooth prints on buccal and lingual surfaces remains questionable as no research has been conducted thus far. The premolar was chosen in this experiment due to its low risk of damage because it is protected by cheek and rarely used compared to other teeth. Thus, the results obtained will be more precise and have higher accuracy than using other teeth. This research was aimed to investigate the differences between enamel print patterns on buccal and lingual surfaces of maxillary right first premolar. Methods: An analytic study was conducted by observing and analysing a total of 34 teeth samples using the purposive sampling method. The middle third of the buccal and lingual tooth surfaces was captured directly after magnified with a stereomicroscope. Photomicrographs of samples were then analysed using SourceAFIS biometric software. This software will process the image and shows patterns of enamel print. Afterwards, the enamel print patterns were observed and classified according to Manjunath Classification. Results: The results suggested that all 34 samples show a similarity of enamel print patterns on both the buccal and lingual surfaces. The interpretations of photomicrographs were statistically analysed using the Statistical Package of Social Science (SPSS) software. The similarity may be due to the same placement of developing tooth bud, temperature, environmental factor, genetics, pressure and nutrition to the ameloblasts cells in a tooth. Conclusion: Both buccal and lingual in the samples show high similarity due to the very high frequencies of similar sub-patterns occur on both surfaces. Tooth print can be used as a valuable tool in forensic science for personal identification with good prospects in the field of forensic dentistry.
E-portfolio system development for undergraduate clinical dentistry: An action research study in one university
Authors: Greviana Nadia , Mustika Rita , Soemantri Diantha
Published: August 2020

Introduction: Higher education institutions are responsible for accommodating students to synthesise the knowledge and skills they obtained in the classroom or workplace through reflections. In the field of health professional education, the use of e-portfolio has provided an empirically validated conceptual model of integrated knowledge and learning. Therefore, it is essential to analyse the need to establish a new platform to engage stakeholders and thus ensure daily use of e-portfolio by students in undergraduate dentistry program in Indonesia. The present study was aimed to develop an e-portfolio platform based on a needs analysis and explore stakeholders’ perceptions following its implementation. Methods: The present study was a participatory action research study using a cross-sectional design with a qualitative approach that involved trainees and supervisors in an undergraduate clinical dentistry program. The study was divided into three stages: the exploration stage, the pilot study stage, and the evaluation stage of the e-portfolio platform. Data were collected using in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with stakeholders, which included faculty members and students. Data were analysed thematically. Results: The e-portfolio platform was developed according to the results of the needs analysis stage while considering stakeholders’ expectations and expected features. The results of the evaluation stage indicated a positive response from respondents. Respondents considered the e-portfolio to be very useful in students’ professional development, as it helped students to understand the content, assisted in learning, and improved their understanding of self-reflection. Conclusion: Performing a needs analysis prior to the development of an e-portfolio system provided information on technical issues regarding its development as well as the adequate supporting system required prior to its implementation. Although the implementation of the e-portfolio developed in this early stage was not conducted ideally, students reported a satisfactory impact on their learning.
The effect of different fluoride varnishes on the release of calcium ions from hydroxyapatite discs: An ion-selective electrodes study
Authors: Kamarudin Aimi , Anderson Paul , Hill Robert
Published: August 2020

Introduction: Recently, various modes of fluoride varnishes have evolved, each with its own recommended concentration, potentially active ingredients, and flavour, leading to a claim of additional preventive benefits. Differences in fluoride release patterns can potentially enhance or reduce the efficacy of fluoride varnishes. Numerous clinical trials have proven its ability in preventing and arresting dental caries. This study mainly focused on the investigations of the apatite demineralisation process under the effect of different fluoride varnishes by ion-selective electrodes (ISE), in an attempt to comprehend their mechanism in anti-caries. Methods: Four different fluoride varnishes (Fluor Protector S, Duraphat, ClinPro White, MI Varnish) were used to measure their effect on the demineralisation process of the hydroxyapatite (HAP) discs in 60ml pH 4.0 acetic solutions. The HAP discs were treated with these varnishes after 4-hours demineralisation and then immersed back into the same solutions for further demineralisation to observe the effect of the varnishes. Throughout the experiment, the calcium ISE was used to monitor the rate of calcium concentration. Results: The result demonstrated that ClinPro White varnish resulted in the most significant inhibition of demineralisation and signs of probable remineralisation throughout the experiment. Other fluoride varnishes treatment showed the ability to inhibit demineralisation. However, the rate of calcium dissolution was not significantly different from different varnishes. The fact that the ClinPro White showed evidence of remineralisation might be associated with the fact that the varnish contained a source of calcium and phosphate. Conclusion: The fluoride varnishes treatment is shown to be effective in inhibiting the demineralisation of apatite regardless of the difference in fluoride concentration and potentially active ingredients incorporated in some of the fluoride varnishes.
Raúl Kulichevsky
Authors: Do Rosario Sebastián Emmanuel
Published: August 2020

Entrevista realizada por Sebastián Do Rosario.
Tres pandemias en la Historia
Authors: Kreibohm Patricia
Published: August 2020

Desde tiempos inmemoriales, la humanidad fue acosada por las enfermedades. Más o menos extendidas en el tiempo y en el espacio, siempre representaron una grave amenaza. Sin embargo, en todos los casos, fueron superadas.
Active Learning Strategies Implementation in Arabic Teaching at Senior High School
Authors: Asmawati Asmawati , Asy’ari Asy’ari , Malkan Malkan
Published: August 2020

The aim of this study is to find out  the implementation of  active learning strategy in Arabic teaching at a senior high school in Palu city. This study used a qualitative research method. The data was  collected through observation, interviews, and document analysis. The data, then, was anallysed using grounded theory approach. The results of the study  illustrates that iImplementation of active learning strategies in Arabic teaching is intended as a means to deliver students to achieve Arabic learning competencies, namely: al-Istima 'competence, al-Kalaam competence, al- Qira'ah, the competence of al-Kitaabah. with the implementation of learning as follows: first, the Planning stage which contains the stages of learning planning that becomes a guide for achieving learning outcomes. Second, the Implementation stage. The teaching   emphasis on the learning process which includes  activities and creativity of students in gaining knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes during Arabic learning.  During evaluation phase, the teacher actively  measure students’ behavior changes that is used as a benchmark for planning and learning development which is aimed at assessing cognitive, affective, psychomotor aspects. The implications of the study  are expected for teachers to know and apply active learning  to maximize the potential and improve students’ learning outcomes.
Contribution of Islamic Education Values in Marriage Tradition of Banggai Ethnic, Indonesia
Authors: D. Taufik Oyan , S. Pettalongi Sagaf , Sidik Sidik
Published: August 2020

The aim of this article is to find out  the contribution of Islamic education values in marriage according to the customs of the tribe in district of Banggai Bulagi. This study used qualitative method. While the data was gathered through direct observation, interviews, and document. The results show that (1) the tradition of pasai is carried out with the intention of fulfilling the provisions of the applicable customs and helping to meet the costs of holding the wedding party in the women's family. (2) implementation of marriage according to the customs of the Bulagi tribe only through poiyas stage. Then the realization of the values of the Islamic education in marriage according to the customs of the tribe of Banggai district of Bulagi consists of three extant value i.e. value of belief, value of equality, and the value of morals. (3) A marriage according to the Banggai customs, carried out in accordance with customary paths and stages, is more steady in understanding the values ​​of Islamic education. The implication of this research is, the role of religious figures, custom figures, public figures, are very influential on society of the tribe in the village of Banggai Bulagi to keep the value of education of Islam applied in any tradition and instilling the teachings of Islamic religion to the younger generation to avoid pregnancy outside of marriage.
The Role of Environment in Improving Learning Quality: A Case Study of Al-Istiqamah Modern Islamic Boarding School
Authors: Pratiwi Rara , Kamaruddin Kamaruddin , Adawiyah Adawiyah
Published: August 2020

This study  examines the role of learning environment in improving the quality of learning students in modern boarding school Al-Istiqamah Ngatabaru.  Research method used in this research is qualitative method with a case study approach. The data were collected through observation, semistructured interview, and documentary study. Data then analyzed through three stages, namely data reduction, display data and conclusion drawing/verification. The research results show that the role of learning environment in improving the quality of learning cases in modern boarding school Al-IstiqamahNgatabaru has a big role so that it affects the achievement of students. Based on the results of research in the field of Islamic boarding school learning environment role is the formation of students through the system pengasramaan, student character formation with the assignment, and the creation of a conducive learning. Supporting learning factors include good classroom, organized learning system, teaching program (TMI), curriculum management, while learning inhibiting factors include teachers demanded for professionals, influences coming from within students and surrounding areas, and inadequate facilities.
Effectiveness the Use of Audio Visual Media in Teaching Islamic Religious Education
Authors: Winarto Winarto , Syahid Ahmad , Saguni Fatimah
Published: August 2020

This study examines the effectiveness of using audio visual as media in improving learning achievement of a Islamic Junior high schools.  The study used qualitative methods with  observation, interview and documentation as techniques for data collection.  The results of this research shows that the use of audio visual media in enhancing the learning achievement of Islamic education at SMP Negeri 1 Palu was effective for several reasons: First, the use of audio-visual media can clarify the material that is taught, effectifying and functioning students’ sensory, both senses of sight and hearing in accordance with the nature of the characteristics of the material and subject matter that is taught. Second, gives stimulation, experiences and observations that is similar to students in the same time with the subject matter. Third, encourages students to be active in learning activity. By using the audio-visual media, we can also say that the PAI teachers have motivated the whole class to be actively included in the teaching learning proces. Fourth, audio-visual media is very effective in improving students’ interest and achievement in learning Islamic education. The supporting factors are the learning system thatt is used, the quality of teachers, the facilities and infrastructures, as well as the role of parents, communities and the agencies related. The factors that inhibit the effectiveness of using audio visual media are as follows: (1). Time allocation of learning, (2). Procurement of electricity.  To overcome these problems we can use genset macine as temporary power, desain the material an media in accodane with time.
Editorial Preface
Authors: Nurdin Nurdin
Published: August 2020

International Journal of Contemporary Islamic law and Society volume 2 issue 1 offers six   articles covering topics of Islamic law studies. Various issues relating to Islamic family law are interestingly presented to contribute to the body of knowledge and practices. Academia and practitioners in Islamic law studies may gain insight from reading these articles.

 

The first article is titled “The Role of Husband and Wife in Child Care From Islamic Law Perspectives” written by Minhar Minhar, Zainal Abidin, and Hilal Malarangan from Postgraduate studies Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palu. This paper discusses the role of husband and wife in child care from Islamic perspective. The second article is titled “Effectiveness of Marriage Services Through Information System Management (SIMKAH) at Palu City Religious Court” written by Imam Muslih, Nurdin Nurdin, and Marzuki Marzuki. The paper discusses the effectiveness of marriage services through Marriage Management Information System (SIMKAH) at Palu city religious court. The third article is titled “Analysis of the Case of Divorce and Its Settlement in the Religious Court of Palu City” written by Rinalti Rinalti, Syahabuddin Syahabuddin, and Ermawati Ermawati. This paper discusses the cases of divorce and its settlement in the Religious Court of Palu. The fourth paper is tittled “ Analysis the Fulfilment of Physical and Psychological  Needs of Convicted Criminal From An Islamic Law Perspective” written by Syaifuddin Syaifuddin, Muhammad Akbar, and Mummad Syarif Hasyim. The paper discusses the implementation of conditional leave (CL) in fulfilling prisoners' physical and psychological need of  prisoners from Islamic law perspectives. The fifth article is titled “ The Effectiveness of Indonesia Supreme Court Regulation Number 1 Year 2016 Concerning Mediation of Marriage Disputes” written by Sukaenah Sukaenah, Rusli Rusli, M. Taufan B. This paper discusses the effectiveness of Indonesia Supreme Court Regulation No. 1 year 2016 concerning mediation  marital disputes in the Religious Court. The last paper is title “ The Effectiveness of the Implementation of the Principle of Simple Court Procedures, Fast and Low Cost in a Case of Divorce Lawsuit” written by Muhammad Haekal, Abidin Abidin, and Siti Musyahidah.  The purpose of the study is to investigate the effectiveness of the implementation of simple, fast and low-cost religious court procedures in the divorce case at the Religious Court, Palu.

 

I hope the articles presented in this issue add further empirical evidence to the growing body of research that examines various fields from Islam perspectives.  The articles could trigger other research to study other field of study with Islam perspectives Islamic institutions in Indonesia. 

 

Nurdin Nurdin

Editor-in-Chief

IJCILS:  International Journal of Islamic Contemporary law and Society

Volume II, Issue 1
The Role of Husband and Wife in Child Care From Islamic Law Perspectives
Authors: Minhar Minhar , Zainal Zainal , Malarangan Hilal
Published: August 2020

This paper discusses the role of husband and wife in child care from Islamic perspective. This study uses qualitative methods and data was gathered through observation, in-depth interviews, and written material. Data analysis was analyzed using grounded theory approach. The results show that parenting activities in the village of Tinggede are not only about rising children, but also about educating, guiding, and protecting children from childhood to adulthood in accordance with Islamic values, norms and culture. The parents expect their children can grow and develop naturally, harmony, and balance based on Islamic teaching. Parenting in Islamic law (hadhanah) is a responsibility of both parents who must get special attention from their parents in particular during childhood period. The authors conclude that parents should accompany their children with Islamic values and norms to inculcate religious behavior of their children.
Analysis of the Case of Divorce and Its Settlement in the Religious Court of Palu City
Authors: Rinalti Rinalti , Syahabuddin Syahabuddin , Ermawati Ermawati
Published: August 2020

This paper discusses the cases of divorce and its settlement in the Religious Court of Palu. This study applied qualitative method with the data collection techniques that include observation, interview and written document. Data analysis was carried out through data reduction, presentation, verification and conclusion drawing. The result shows that the divorce proceedings handled by the Religious Court of Palu includes  the applicants filed for divorce applications to the Religious Courts. Then, the Religious Courts make a number of lawsuit or application for divorce and file a summons. Furthermore, the panel of judges appointed a mediator to mediate between the litigating husband and wife. Conducting the first hearing with the agenda of reading the suit. The second hearing, listening to the response of the respondent or the defendant then delaying the decision. Listen to the testimonies of witnesses from each party. The panel of judges gives a decision on the case submitted and invites the respondent or the defendant to submit an appeal. The causes of divorce are adultery factors,  drunkenness, drug consumption,  gambling,  leaving partner,  imprisoned, polygamy,  domestic violence. The majority couses of divorces are domestic violents and leaning parteners.
Analysis the Fulfilment of Physical and Psychological Needs of Convicted Criminal From An Islamic Law Perspective
Authors: Safiuddin Safiuddin , Akbar Muhammad , Syarif Hasyim Muhammad
Published: August 2020

This study discusses the implementation of conditional leave (CL) in fulfilling prisoners' physical and phsychological need of  prisoners from Islamic law perspectives. This study used qualitative method with data collection techniques through observation, indepth-interviews and written material analysis. Data was analysed through data reduction, presentation, verification, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study show that obligatory livelihoods for husbands with prisoner status was fulfilled through the efforts made by inmates such as a business that is still moving and producing that can be used by the wife to meet needs. Less implemented, this is based on the still potential of prisoners to provide for their wives needs through the provision of relatives even though the fulfillment of the quality of living needs is not optimal. While the fulfillment of the psychological needs  supported  by inmates, namely giving love, education, and distribution of sexual desires, in the form of face-to-face and joking with his wife, while channeling sexual desires in the effort to fulfill the inner living is rarely done except for prisoners getting conditional leave (CL) ). The livelihood of the husband who is undergoing a period of punishment is not contrary to Islamic law, although on one hand the status remains as a family head who has obligations that must be fulfilled. Islam views this with three legal stipulations, the first is the obligation to make a living, the second is the obligation to earn a living and the third is the obligation to make a living fall.