bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Molecular signatures in diabetic foot ulcer by integrated gene expression profiling via bioinformatics analysis
Authors: Shetty K. Shwetha , Gollapalli Pavan , Shetty Abhijith , Kumari N. Suchetha , Shetty Praveenkumar , Prakash Patil
Published: September 2022

Introduction and Aim: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a common and debilitating diabetic consequence leading to lower-limb amputations, long-term disability, and reduced lifespan. There is a lack of clinical diagnosis expertise because of no adequate diagnostic signs for DFU. As a result, the current research aims to find out how differently expressed genes (DEGs) affect the DFU.

Materials and Methods: Bioinformatics analysis was used to evaluate DEGs using the GSE132187 dataset of the NCBI-GEO database, which contained samples from three hyperglycemic and three normoglycemic macrophage-like cell lines. Following the discovery of DEGs, Gene Ontology (GO) and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis were used to investigate how genes are classified into preset bins based on their functional properties. To discover hub DEGs in DFU, a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was built and five topological parameters such as degree, stress, Closeness centrality, betweenness centrality, and radiality were evaluated.

Results: We found 547 DEGs using the GSE132187 dataset, comprising 79 upregulated DEGs and 468 downregulated DEGs. There were 434 nodes and 1724 edges in the PPI network. The giant network uncovered six modules that are significantly enriched in biological processes like positive JNK cascade regulation, positive interferon-gamma production regulation, negative cell proliferation regulation, cellular response to zinc ion, cellular response to lipopolysaccharide, wound healing, and inflammatory response.

Conclusion: Bioinformatics analysis revealed the major differentially expressed hub-genes implicated in DFUs. These findings suggested that these genes could be used as a DFU prognostic, diagnostic, or therapeutic targets.
Measles in children: a re-emergence of the vaccine-preventable disease
Authors: Chechetova Svetlana , Kadyrova Rahat , Dzholbunova Zuura , Khalupko Elena , Radchenko Elena , Yethindra Vityala , Tagaev Tugolbai , Kanteti Krishna Priya
Published: September 2022

Despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine, measles remains an endemic in many countries and is the main cause of morbidity and mortality among young children. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to describe the most important aspects of measles that allow clinicians to identify suspected cases for timely diagnosis and treatment, which are essential to avoid inappropriate interventions and prevent complications. The measles virus is highly contagious, is transmitted through fomites and respiratory secretions, and remains active in the environment or on surfaces for several hours. Diagnosing measles can be difficult because most clinicians are unfamiliar as there have been few confirmed cases in recent years. Taking a complete medical history, while considering the clinical phases of measles, and a thorough physical examination can help guide the diagnosis, as the main characteristics of measles (fever and rash) can be seen in both infectious and non-infectious diseases. Treatment consists of three fundamental aspects: supportive care (management of fever and hydration), identification and treatment of associated complications, and prevention of disease spread through patient and family group education. It is important to ensure compliance with immunization policies and strategies globally to control the re-emergence of measles and increase in the burden of disease caused by the measles virus.
Micro-macroscopic anatomy of the lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes that form the parietal lymphatic pathways of the human thoracic cavity
Authors: Omurbaev Almaz , Satylganov Ishenbek , Gayvoronskaya Yuliya , Abirova Rakhat , Tokhtyev Ilkhamzhan , Moldotasheva Gulnara
Published: September 2022

Introduction: Many pathological processes such as infections, intoxications, and malignant tumors were spread through the lymphatic vessels of the thoracic cavity. In the present study, we investigated the anatomy of the lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes of the thoracic cavity in humans.

Materials and methods: The examination was performed on 60 cadavers of fetuses (25), newborn children (14), children (11), and adults (10). Lymphatic vessels of the rib periosteum, costovertebral, costotransverse, and sternocostal joints, as well as parietal lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes of the thoracic cavity were studied. A comparative study of arterial, venous, and lymphatic vessels was carried out.

Results: The parietal lymph nodes of the thoracic cavity include parasternal (localized along the course of the thoracic arteries and veins), paramammary (located near the lateral edge of the pectoralis major muscle), intercostal, paravertebral, and upper diaphragm. The efferent lymphatic vessels of the periosteum and perichondrium of the first three ribs go to the intercostal lymph nodes, to the parasternal, paravertebral and diaphragmatic lymph nodes.

Conclusion: The presence of intercalated lymph nodes on the thoracic cavity is characteristic of the entire lymphatic system and should be considered in the pathology of the thoracic cavity.
Phytochemical screening and in vitro evaluation of antioxidant and DNA inhibition activity of Caralluma bhupenderiana Sarkaria
Authors: Gayathri Pachipala  , Rajani Vemula  , Pichili Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy  , Pankaj Kalita  , Chadipiralla Kiaranmai
Published: September 2022

Introduction and Aim: Phytochemicals isolated from medicinal plants have been receiving greater attention owing to their potential therapeutic efficiency. Despite rapid developments in the field of modern medicine various herbal medications are being used to treat different types of health disorders. Caralluma bhupenderiana Sarkaria is an endemic species of the genus Caralluma. Although selected species of Caralluma have been investigated for their medicinal properties, no studies have addressed the composition of bioactive phytochemicals and its therapeutic properties. The objective was to screen the endogenous composition of C. bhupenderiana extract and evaluate its antioxidant and DNA damaging inhibitory activity.
Materials and Methods: Antioxidant potential of C. bhupenderiana was determined by measuring the ability of the extracts to scavenge free radicals. Chemical bonding and structural aspects of the phytochemicals were determined by FT-IR and GC-MS. Plasmid DNA (pBR322) damage inhibition was determined by photolyzing H2O2 and exposing to ultra-violet radiation.
Results: The extract was rich in flavonoids, phenols, quinones, glycosides and saponins. FT-IR analysis revealed the presence of functional groups to be ‘polymeric’ OH stretch, /Methylene C-H asymmetric, esters with double bond, cyclic alkene/organic nitrates, nitro compound, ammonium ion, sulfonates. C. bhupenderiana exhibited significant antioxidant activity as evidenced by its free radical scavenging activity. The extract also exhibited complete protection against DNA damage caused by UV irradiation.
Conclusion: C. bhupenderiana contains various endogenous phytochemicals that offer high antioxidant potential along with significant ability to attenuate DNA damage. C. bhupenderiana is highly therapeutic in nature and can be a good candidate for developing novel pharmacological and therapeutic molecules.
Characterization of antioxidant, anti-cancer, and immunomodulatory functions of partially purified garlic (Allium sativum L.) lectin
Authors: Shruthishree D. Padiyappa  , Hemavathi Avalappa  , Yeldur P. Venkatesh  , Nagaraj Parisara  , B. T. Prabhakar  , Pramod.S.N.
Published: September 2022

Introduction and Aim: The metabolic and oxidative stress induces highly reactive free radicals that are known to harm normal physiology and play a role in the development of cancer. Elevated levels of these free radicals contribute to excessive neovascularization leading to angiogenesis mediated cancer progression. Targeting these free radicals through dietary source is important strategy in regulation of cancer. Allium sativum L. (AsL) garlic has important multi pharmacological properties. On the other hand, dietary lectins are proven to be the best anti-cancer molecules. The study presents investigation that focus to assess the antioxidant, immunomodulatory and anticancer activities of partially purified garlic lectin (PPAsL). 
Materials and Methods: Fresh garlic bulbs were processed and evaluated for lectin induced HA activity. Further the garlic lectins (AsL) were partially purified by ammonium sulphate precipitation and dialysis and analyzed through SDS-PAGE. Further lectins were characterized by producing Anti-AsL polyclonal antibodies and purification by affinity chromatography. Pharmacological evaluations of the lectins were assessed through antioxidant, anti-proliferative and antiangiogenic mediated anti-cancer activity.
Results: Lectin positive activity was confirmed by HA activity and partial purification lectin identified ?12kDa protein having Glc/Man glycan specificity. The polyclonal antibodies raised against PPAsL, confirmed that it has potent immunogen. Pharmacological evaluation confirmed that PPAsL has potent antioxidant, antiangiogenic and antiproliferative effect both in-vitro and in-vivo.
 Conclusion: PPAsL is potent antioxidant, anti-proliferative and anti-cancer molecule. The dietary recommendation of the garlic lectin is an important therapeutic strategy against the cancer.
Assessing the effectiveness of an educational intervention on knowledge of Infection control practices including Covid-19 among the health care workers
Authors: Chaturvedi Priyanka , Pandey Anita , Anubhuti
Published: September 2022

Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) are always at a risk of contracting infection due to their frequent exposure to infected individuals. Knowledge regarding various infection control practices especially in this pandemic era is mandatory to safeguard the HCWs.

Objective: An interventional study was carried out to assess the level of knowledge of Infection control practices and standard precautions with special reference to COVID-19among the health care workers of a tertiary care teaching Hospital.

Materials and methods: A total of 202, undergraduate students (UGs), postgraduate students (PGs), and non-teaching staff (NTS) participated in this study. A pre-test self-structured questionnaire regarding infection control practices and standard precautions with special reference to COVID-19 was distributed to all the participants. The study participants were then trained by the faculty of Microbiology and infection control team vigorously. The post-training questionnaire was subsequently given to the same group of subjects. The data from before and after training was evaluated and compared.

Result: On post-training evaluation after the intervention, there was a significant increase in knowledge of various infection control practices among HCWs, as seen by comparing the results of the post-test questionnaire to its pre-test counterpart, because the HCWs' doubts were cleared in the education sessions.

Conclusion:  The knowledge regarding the various infection control practices among the HCWs is short-lived and a significant increase was observed on post-training.  The health care settings should make a policy to carry out mandatory rotational repeated training by the Infection control team for all the groups of HCWs for better compliance.
A need to reconsider the rehabilitation protocol in patients with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease: Review analysis
Authors: Deepa S.  , Abathsagayam Kumaresan , Prathap Suganthirababu  , Ramana K.  , Surya Vishnuram  , Vignesh Srinivasan
Published: September 2022

Idiopathic Parkinson’s disease is the second most debilitating and progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting the functional activities in day-to-day life. The motor and non-motor symptoms have shown to be a huge functional loss for the subject which has led to compromise their independence. There are varieties of treatment programs proposed as pharmacological, surgical, rehabilitation, allied therapies but none have proven to be the disease modifying treatments in managing the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease patients. Research has shown that discontinuity in the treatment and diminished effects of treatments have drained care givers physically, emotionally, and financially.  In this study we explore the available physiotherapy treatment strategies highlighting the research gaps in articles (n=36). The articles were taken from the databases such as PubMed, Science Direct and Google Scholar by considering the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Though the present research has shown to be significant in improving the motor and non-motor symptoms there are still unanswered questions on the rehabilitation protocols whether they can modify the disease and improve the quality of life among Parkinson’s disease in long term. Exercise have proven to be beneficial, cost effective and low risk which improves the overall health and independence of the patient,  however, the mechanism involved are less understood.
Barriers related to self-care management among people with diabetes mellitus- A narrative review
Authors: Nebhinani Mamta , Avasthi Rishi Dutt , Meena Meenakshi , Parihar Megha , Sharma Megha , Nagar Monika , Neha  , Nisha
Published: September 2022

Diabetes is a challenging disease that is considered to be hard to live with as it encompasses a lot of restrictions, lifestyle and behavioural modifications. Self-care management behaviors are very much essential to control glycaemic values and future complications. Although an import aspect leading to positive health outcomes among diabetic patients, diabetes self-care management is usually is a complex process.  This narrative review summates barriers related to self-care management among people with diabetes. The literature was searched through databases like PubMed and google scholar with help of keywords and MeSH terminologies. Furthermore, selected articles reference list was also screened. It is concluded that self-care management in diabetes mellitus is often surrounded by many barriers. Deficiency of environmental resources and assisted strategies, poor awareness regarding self-care skills, lack of motivation and financial constraints are the major barriers faced by people with diabetes mellitus. Endeavour to withdraw barriers are prime in aiding people living with diabetes which will help to improve their quality of life and to attain positive results.
The morphological dimension of municipal plans
Authors: Oliveira Vitor
Published: September 2022

In the last decade an interdisciplinary field has emerged from the convergence of three European schools of thought within urban morphology. This paper explores one of the research interests in this field, mainly developed by the British school, the analysis of the relationship between urban morphology and town planning. The incorporation of morphological criteria in the Plano Director Municipal (Local Land-Use Plan) for Oporto is assessed, with reference to planning documents prepared by members of the Urban Morphology Research Group for British and French towns, and taking account of differences in legal systems. Issues addressed include the maintenance of the character of the city (Oporto is one of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites) a form-based typological approach to zoning, and the introduction of design detail within the planning process.
The study of urban form in Great Britain
Authors: Larkham Peter J.
Published: September 2022

This paper examines the history of the study of urban form in Great Britain, tracing its origins, the development of an ’indigenous’ strand of work, and the introduction of M.R.G. Conzen’s ideas. ’Urban form’ is defined unusually widely, as many disparate strands of work have an influence upon that definition as currently conceived, including the consideration of agents and agency in urban change. Methods and techniques are discussed, from Conzenian plan analysis to computers and fractals. The main disciplinary focus is geographical, but studies from a broad range of other disciplines are also considered.
Review article: Squinting at the urban morphology of early American places
Authors: Conzen Michael P.
Published: September 2022

review of [Squinting at the urban morphology of early American places]
Brazilian urban morphology S. de A.P. Costa
Authors: Pereira Costa Staël de Alvarenga
Published: September 2022

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The form-based development plan: bridging the gap between theory and practice in urban morphology
Authors: Hall Tony
Published: September 2022

The format of local development plans and site-specific guidance tends to be based on land-use allocations rather than physical form. This approach has serious limitations, especially when dealing with urban design issues. A solution is available in a format that takes the outline of physical form as its starting point with land use as a subsidiary consideration. This approach can be incorporated into spatial planning policy. Furthermore, urban design principles imply perimeter block structures whose approximate sizes are largely predetermined and can be incorporated in site-specific guidance. This paper draws attention to innovation in planning practice in Britain and a particular example is described in detail. Local spatial policy for the town of Chelmsford made physical implications explicit. Planning briefs identifying both the perimeter block form and the location and character of the urban spaces were successful in improving the standard of design of new development.
Residential building types as an evolutionary process: the Guangzhou area, China
Authors: Gu Kai , Tian Yinsheng , Whitehand J.W.R.
Published: September 2022

The idea that an evolutionary process is inherent in the sequence of building types that characterizes an area has been pursued in Euro-America, especially by Italian architects. It has hitherto attracted comparatively little attention elsewhere in the world. Findings on the history of residential building types in the Chinese city of Guangzhou and its environs are examined in relation to this idea. Though the history of building types is very different in China from that in Euro-America, an evolutionary process is shown to have occurred in the Guangzhou area. The principal rural building type in the nineteenth century – the sanjian lianglang house – and an early urban building type – the zhutongwu – are steps in the development of a number of later building types.
City fortifications and the form of European cities, with special reference to Croatia
Authors: Krajnik Damir , Šćitaroci Mladen Obad , Šćitaroci Bojana Bojaniĉ Obad
Published: September 2022

Developments on the sites of bastion fortifications are often welldesigned expansions of city cores with mainly public buildings, representative residential buildings and public spaces. The transformation of bastion fortifications in the Croatian towns of Karlovac and Osijek in the earlytwentieth century resulted in the creation of urban landscapes that can be compared in their characteristics with similar areas in major cities such as Frankfurt, Hamburg and Copenhagen. Developments in these two towns are comparable to those in the nineteenth century in many parts of Europe. They are inner fringe belts forming boundary zones between historically and morphologically distinct housing areas.
Review article: Retrieving the pre-industrial built environments of Europe: the Historic Towns Atlas programme and comparative morphological study
Authors: Conzen Michael P.
Published: September 2022

review of [Retrieving the pre-industrial built environments of Europe: the Historic Towns Atlas programme and comparative morphological study]
The urban structural unit: towards a descriptive framework to support urban analysis and planning
Authors: Osmond Paul
Published: September 2022

At the most fundamental level, a city represents a set of structured relationships between space, form and flows. This paper focuses on the description of urban space and form to propose a classification framework to support subsequent explanation and interpretation of the flows of materials, energy and information which characterize the city. Description of urban form in terms of type, number and arrangement of parts and part-to-part relations, rather than explanation in terms of land use or historical derivation, is identified as the basis for decomposition of an urban space into a set of relatively morphologically homogeneous entities, or urban structural units (USUs). To enable a rigorous definition of the USU, this paper introduces the notion of a parallel hierarchy of open space, complementary techniques derived from space syntax to describe the urban street network, and consideration of other civil infrastructure networks (water, electricity etc.). Land classification systems are examined to assess the role of geophysical properties in delineating USUs. These diverse elements are combined into an integrated classification framework with the potential to support urban analysis, planning and design across multiple scales of investigation.
Plot longevity and urban land tenure: a Norwegian case study
Authors: Ersland Geir Atle
Published: September 2022

The longevity of plot boundaries has been observed by many scholars and in different geographical regions. The hypothesis that the persistence of plot boundaries is related to the legal position of the plot holder (or renter) is explored in this paper, focusing on the Norwegian town of Bergen. The concept of ‘right to use and possess’ found in medieval law is shown to have had a major influence in maintaining existing plot patterns in Bergen over many centuries. The property owner could not change or amalgamate his plots if this conflicted with the interests of the plot holder. Thus the town’s plot structure was preserved even after fire.
Review article: Palladio’s children ... and Vitruvius’s grandchildren?
Authors: Samuels Ivor
Published: September 2022

review of [Palladio’s children ... and Vitruvius’s grandchildren?]
The persistence of suburban centres in Greater London: combining Conzenian and space syntax approaches
Authors: Griffiths Sam , Jones Catherine Emma , Vaughan Laura , Haklay Muki
Published: September 2022

The relationship between settlement form and the historical persistence of concentrations of diverse socio-economic activity in Greater London’s suburban centres through successive phases of rapid urban transformation is examined. Particular consideration is given to the development of three suburbs in Greater London: Barnet, South Norwood and Surbiton. Conzenian and space syntax approaches are combined within an integrated GIS environment. Both these approaches identify the historical grain of settlement forms as the key to understanding how socio-economic activity becomes organized in the built environment. Using Surbiton as a case study the analysis demonstrates firstly, how the configuration of Greater London’s historical road network relates to the persistence of socio-economic activity in the built environment over time, and secondly, how diverse, localized patterns of such activity are accessible at a range of morphological scales. It is concluded that the relationship between suburban built form and socioeconomic activity is both configurational and historical in nature.
Planted towns and territorial organization: the morphology of a settlement process in Brazil
Authors: Rego Renato Leão , Meneguetti Karin Schwabe
Published: September 2022

The settlement forms that have developed in the northern region of Paraná State in Brazil reflect to a major degree the systematic colonization of that country. The British contribution to this process was responsible not only for the planning ideas employed, but also for a comprehensive layout of roads, a railway line, and small rural plots and planted towns. The uniformity of the organization of the territory, the unity of its formative process, the interaction between artefacts and nature, the ridge-settling system, and the regularities in the town pattern underlie the character of the landscape. Urban morphology provides a powerful means of interpreting this form of territorial occupation and the dynamics of its recent development.
The study of urban form in Poland
Authors: Koter Marek , Kulesza Mariusz
Published: September 2022

Research on the historical geography of settlements in Poland has its beginnings in studies by economic historians at the end of the nineteenth century. During the inter-war period research on the geography of cities and on their historical geography in particular was developing slowly. Among works devoted to settlement geography, as many as nine out of ten were concerned with rural settlements. After the Second World War urban studies advanced considerably. Today the morphology of cities is a subject of interest to a relatively small group of researchers in Poland, Wroclaw and Łódź being the only significant research centres. Morphogenetic studies of urban centres predominate. Metrological-historical studies have lost favour.
Review article: The ordinary dwellings of Paris in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries
Authors: Darin Michaël
Published: September 2022

review of [The ordinary dwellings of Paris in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries]
From village to metropolis: a case of morphological transformation in Guangzhou, China
Authors: Lin Yanliu , Meulder Bruno De , Wang Shifu
Published: September 2022

A historical analysis is undertaken of the morphological transformation and present form of a ‘village in the city’ in Guangzhou. The traditional layout was produced mostly by the clan authorities and provided a basic framework for subsequent development. During the process of rapid urbanization formal and informal alliances between new key stakeholders were established, greatly influencing the spatial restructuring of the village. A critical evaluation of current planning practices highlights the conflicts of interest between different stakeholders. It is concluded that integration of the activities of various key stakeholders is probably necessary in order to achieve more sustainable redevelopment.
The lifespan of a typological form? Los Corrales de Málaga, Spain
Authors: Barke Michael
Published: September 2022

This paper identifies a distinctive form of multi-household dwelling that has been historically characteristic of the working-class districts of the large cities of Andalucía – namely corrales de vecinos. Most accounts of this typological form attribute its origin to the period of Islamic occupation of southern Spain but, using evidence from the city of Málaga, it is argued here that corrales have a variety of origins. The geographical distribution of this housing form is analysed and the factors accounting for its gradual demise are discussed. The paper concludes with an examination of the city of Málaga’s recent attempt to conserve some of the few remaining structures of this type and the relationship of this policy to neighbourhood regeneration and the fulfilment of a particular type of housing need.
Understanding the links between inherited built forms and urban design: Athens and Alexandria as case studies
Authors: Khirfan Luna
Published: September 2022

This comparative study of three historical layers of the urban form of Athens in Greece and Alexandria in Egypt focuses on the links between heritage and the design of the public realm (street networks, public open spaces, and civic structures). The approach combines Geographical Information Systems, elements of town-plan analysis, and historical archival research. The aim is to improve understanding of the impact of heritage on the design of the public realm and how this can inform future urban design. The analysis reveals that during major periods of their history, Athens and Alexandria shaped their public realms through combining elements of their urban heritage, street network design, and the innovative design of civic structures.
Berlin and London: two cultures and two kinds of urban squares
Authors: Fehl Gerhard
Published: September 2022

The contrasting planning cultures that gave rise to urban squares in London and Berlin in the late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth centuries are explored. The differences reflect the different roles played by king or state, the different types of interaction between landowners, builders and their clientele, the different origins of financial resources invested in urban development, the different forms of land tenure and ways of disposing of land for urbanization, and the significance of different ‘conceptual paradigms’ concerning urban open space. In London the concept of rus in urbe entailed primarily the upgrading of a marketable urban product (plots and dwellings), whereas in Berlin the conventional notion of public space related to a ‘representative public stage’ provided by a monarch and serving primarily his own glorification.
Drawing lines on maps: morphological regions and planning practices
Authors: Larkham Peter J. , Morton Nick
Published: September 2022

The delimitation of morphological regions is a fundamental research activity, particularly for those urban morphologists with geographical backgrounds. Delimitations reflect the origin, development and modification of the urban forms being considered and the different methods of delimitation employed. Clear rationales for the decisions on precisely where to draw boundary lines are sometimes lacking. This paper explores regions and boundaries, drawing upon evidence from a range of studies using detailed measurements derived from digital mapping to assist discussion of differences within and between areas. It also reviews applications of such boundarydrawing processes to contemporary planning issues, including ‘character areas’ and conservation, using work undertaken for local planning authorities in the English Midlands.
Review article: Cities and design rules: an architect's approach
Authors: Tieben Hendrik
Published: September 2022

review of [Cities and design rules: an architect's approach]
The concept of the ideal city: the case of Finnish orthogonal towns
Authors: Kirjakka Marjut
Published: September 2022

Most old towns in Finland are characterized by their orthogonal structure. During a period of about 300 years the architectural principles of the Renaissance were followed. The concept of the ideal city was applied to an environment with a building tradition totally different from that of the countries in which the concept was created. The ideal grid structure could be transferred into this part of the periphery of Europe without difficulty, but the resulting townscape with its wooden buildings was far from Renaissance ideals. There was a constant dialogue between the goals of fire safety and stateliness of the townscape, on the one hand, and the actual urban environment on the other. The battle against fires was waged by restructur-ing towns and by developing new guidelines for building. Even when town plans were restructured, characteristics of Renaissance ideals were preserved. Rows of deciduous trees, which were introduced as a new structural component in the late-eighteenth century, eventually proved decisive in creating an ambience suitable for wooden towns. A specific type of grid plan characteristic of Finnish wooden towns was created. The new block was divided into plots with wide fire streets which were planted with deciduous trees. Finland was able to create its own concept of the ideal city.
Review article: Can there be a joint venture between urban history and urban morphology?
Authors: Malfroy Sylvain
Published: September 2022

Review of [Can there be a joint venture between urban history and urban morphology?]
Peningkatan Ketrampilan Menulis Cerita Fantasi Melalui Strategi Pembelajaran Menyenangkan (Joyfull Learning) pada Siswa Kelas VII MTs Salafiyah Siman Sekaran Lamongan Tahun Ajaran 2019/2020
Authors: Ulumuddin Muhammad Ihya , Setiawan Arif
Published: September 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kemampuan menulis cerita fantasi siswa kelas VII MTs Salafiyah Siman Sekaran Lamongan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif kuantitatif. Jenis penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK). Sumber data dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VII MTs Salafiyah Siman Sekaran Lamongan. Data dalam penelitian ini berupa kemampuan menulis cerita fantasi siswa kelas VII MTs Salafiyah Siman Sekaran Lamongan. Instrumen yang digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data dalam penelitian ini yaitu instrumen tes menulis. Siswa diberi kebebasan untuk menulis cerita fantasi sesuai dengan kreativitas masing-masing. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, dapat dijelaskan bahwa siswa yang mencapai ketuntasan pada prasiklus sebanyak 6 siswa (40%), siklus 1 sebanyak 11 siswa (55%), dan siklus 2 sebanyak 19 siswa (82%).
Figurative Language Used in the Characterization of Katherine Applegate's Home of the Brave
Authors: Sari Rizky Yunita , Wilujeng Lilis Lestari
Published: September 2022

This paper depicts the types and uses of figurative expressions in the characterization of verse-novel Home of the Brave by Katherine Applegate. The objectives of this study are, first, to identify what kinds of figurative language the author uses in the story and second, to identify the use of figurative language in the characterization. As a descriptive qualitative study, the writers applied various literary theories such as figurative language (metaphor, simile, and personification), direct characterization, and stylistics. After analyzing the data, the writer found that there are 292 figurative languages found in the verse-novel Home of the Brave, which include: 89 metaphors, 98 similes and 105 personifications. Based on the findings, personification is mostly found throughout the story and the author mostly uses natural elements as comparison. The writer found that the use of personification is suitable for delivering story from narrator’s perspective because he is an immigrant from Sudan who can hardly understand the concept of many unfamiliar things in America. By linking human nature, he describes the world he sees and personifies it. Besides, it also proves that the use of figurative language is successfully employed by the novel’s author in the portrayal of characters physically and mentally as narrated by Kek as the main character of the story, in the view of the first person.
Trajektori Perempuan dalam Novel Mentari Nur Syamsiah Bersinar
Authors: Saputra Ardi Wina , Tjahjono Tengsoe
Published: September 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui wujud trajektori tokoh perempuan dalam novel Mentari Nur Syamsiah Bersinar karya Agnes Adhani. Pendekatan penelitian ini adalah pendekatan sosiologis. Sumber data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah novel Mentari Nur Syamsiah Bersinar karya Agnes Adhani Analisis data dilakukan adalah  (1) analisis struktural aktansial, kemudian (2) analisis sosial Pierre Bourdieu ditinjau dari aspek kekerasan simbolik, dominasi maskulin, habitus, modal, ranah, dan praktik sosial, serta (3) memasukkan unsur gastronomi pada setiap aspek analisis. Hasil penelitian ini adalah trajektori tokoh utama dan usahanya untuk melepaskan diri dari dominasi maskulin.
Nilai Moral Sosial dalam Podcast Kumpulan Puisi Siswa Kelas XI MIPA 1 SMAN 53 Jakarta Timur
Authors: Wisesa Maharani Wahyu , Widiati Nita
Published: September 2022

This study aims to describe the social moral values contained in a collection of podcast poetry for students of class XI MIPA 1 SMAN 53 East Jakarta. The approach used in this research is descriptive qualitative research. This study aims to describe the social moral values contained in a collection of podcast poetry for students of class XI MIPA 1 SMAN 53 East Jakarta. Based on the results of the analysis of 30 poems contained in the poetry collection podcast as a whole, in this study it can be concluded that the moral values contained in the poetry collection podcast for students of class XI MIPA 1 SMAN 53 East Jakarta there are 17 data on the moral values of human relations with God and 54 data on the moral value of human relations with society. Based on the discussion above, it can be concluded that podcast media can be an alternative media during a pandemic to study literary works, especially poetry.
Nilai Kepahlawanan, Sastra Sejarah, dan Pembelajaran Sastra
Authors: Sudibyo Sudibyo
Published: September 2022

Literary works with historical content are literary works created by writers referring to historically valuable events, namely important human events occurred in the past. The literary works also contain historical messages, such as the heroic values. Literary learning activities to appreciate historically charged literary works containing heroic stories can be used as a way to instill heroic values ​​in students. For this reason, literary learning activities are needed that are able to correctly process the heroic values ​​contained in historical literary works so that these values ​​are able to have a strong influence on the lives of students. In this learning activity, the activities were selected from those directly and indirectly related to the activities of appreciating literature. The activities are (1) reading heroic literature and discuss it (2) write or create heroic literature in the form of poetry and short stories, (3) celebrate heroic literature by reading poetry and reading short stories, and historical literature (4) dialogue about heroic films to enhance the horizon and (5) develop an attitude of respect for heroism by appreciating heroism in everyday life as a form of appreciation. Literary learning can be used as a vehicle to instill the value of heroism by making historical literature as the topic of discussion and by processing it as activities that can be an arena for internalization and externalization. The internalization process encourages to instill the values ​​into students' personalities and externalizing processes can be made through various expressions, so that students are trained to understand the values ​​in their lives.
STRATEGI PENINGKATAN SARANA DAN PRASARANA MIN DENPASAR
Authors: JAMALLUDIN JAMALLUDIN
Published: September 2022

This study aims to improve the facilities and infrastructure of MIN Denpasar with several strategies used. The approach used in this study is a qualitative approach using descriptive methods. The data obtained from the respondents are used as is. Analysis of the data obtained from the research is analyzed using certain procedures so as to produce findings. The place for this research is Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri Denpasar, Bali. The results of this study obtained educational facilities, namely equipment that is directly used for the educational process, such as tables, chairs, classes, and teaching media. Educational infrastructure is facilities that indirectly support the educational process, such as yards, gardens, and parks. MIN Denpasar at this time, it seems that the overall facilities and infrastructure owned have not met the minimum standards. In fulfilling the minimum standard of facilities and infrastructure only, efforts are needed that can produce or recommend that the facilities and infrastructure of MIN Denpasar, especially above the minimum standard.
ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan sarana dan prasarana MIN Denpasar dengan beberapa strategi yang digunakan. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif. Data yang diperoleh dari responden digunakan sebagaimana adanya. Analisa data yang didapat dari penelitian dianalisa dengan menggunakan prosedur tertentu sehingga menghasilkan temuan. Tempat pelaksanaan penelitian ini adalah di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri Denpasar, Bali. Hasil penelitian ini didapatkan Sarana pendidikan, yaitu perlengkapan yang secara langsung dipergunakan untuk proses pendidikan, seperti meja, kursi, kelas, dan media pengajaran. Prasarana pendidikan ialah fasilitas yang secara tidak langsung menunjang jalannya proses pendidikan, seperi halaman, kebun, dan taman. MIN Denpasar saat ini, tampaknya secara keseluruhan sarana maupun prasarana yang dimiliki belum memenuhi standar minimal. Dalam pemenuhan standar  minimal sarana dan prasarana saja, sangat diperlukan upaya–upaya yang dapat menghasilkan ataupun merekomendasikan agar kiranya sarana dan prasarana MIN Denpasar apalagi di atas standar minimal.
PENGARUH FASILITAS BELAJAR, KOMPETENSI, DAN KINERJA GURU TERHADAP MUTU PENDIDIKAN DI SMK KABUPATEN BOGOR
Authors: MANTIKA SUCI PUTRI , PURWANTO ANIM
Published: September 2022

The purpose of this research is to determine, identify, and assess the influence of independent factors such as learning facilities, competency, and teacher performance on the dependent variable, namely education quality in Bogor Regency Vocational Schools. This study employed a survey method with a quantitative approach. The target population is 133 instructors, while the study sample is 100 teachers after applying the Slovin formula. A questionnaire was utilized to collect data for this study. The data was processed using Structural Equation Modeling Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS). SmartPLS 3.0 is the program used to process the data. In this study, assessing the data comprises testing the outer model, the inner model, and the hypothesis. The coefficient of determination (R Square) was found to be 42,4 percent. The remaining 57,6 percent is explained by factors other than the study model. As a result of these findings, this study model may be deemed to have a high goodness of fit. In evaluating the hypothesis, learning facilities have a direct positive influence on educational quality. Teacher competency has a direct beneficial impact on educational quality. Meanwhile, teacher performance has little direct impact on educational quality. This teacher performance characteristic requires careful study so that teacher can deliver the best possible performance in the classroom.
ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui, mengidentifikasi dan menganalisis pengaruh variabel bebas yang terdiri dari fasilitas belajar, kompetensi dan kinerja guru terhadap variabel terikat yaitu mutu pendidikan di SMK Kabupaten Bogor. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode survei dengan pendekatan kuantitatif.  Populasi target sebanyak 133 guru dan setelah dihitung dengan rumus Slovin, diperoleh sampel penelitian sebanyak 100 guru. Pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah menggunakan kuesioner. Pengolahan data dilakukan dengan Structural Equation Modelling Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS). Aplikasi yang digunakan untuk mengolah data adalah SmartPLS versi 3.0. Pengujian data dalam penelitian ini meliputi pengujian outer model, pengujian inner model dan pengujian hipotesis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai koefisien determinasi (R Square) sebesar 42,4%. Sedangkan sisanya sebesar 57,6% dijelaskan oleh faktor lain yang berada di luar model penelitian ini. Dengan demikian, dari hasil tersebut maka model penelitian ini dapat dinyatakan telah memiliki goodness of fit yang baik. Pada pengujian hipotesis diperoleh, fasilitas belajar berpengaruh langsung positif terhadap mutu pendidikan. Kompetensi guru berpengaruh langsung positif terhadap mutu pendidikan. Sedangkan kinerja guru tidak berpengaruh langsung terhadap mutu pendidikan.  Variabel kinerja guru ini perlu mendapat pertimbangan kritis agar guru dapat memberikan kinerja tertinggi di sekolah.
EVALUASI PROGRAM PENINGKATAN KUALIFIKASI AKADEMIK GURU MELALUI PELATIHAN GURU DI LINGKUP DINAS PENDIDIKAN KOTA MATARAM
Authors: SIMORANGKIR SAHAT T.
Published: September 2022

This study aims to evaluate the program for Improving the Academic Qualifications of Teachers in Positions. The research method is a qualitative descriptive program evaluation of the CIPPO model (Context, Input, Process, Product, Outcome). Collecting data through observation, interviews, questionnaires and documentation review. The results of the study: 1) The results of the context evaluation showed that the program's goals and objectives were appropriate in accordance with Law Number 14 of 2005 concerning Teachers and Lecturers, 2) The results of the input evaluation showed that human resources and other resources were quite good, 3) the results Process evaluation shows that the Implementation of the Learning Process has gone well in accordance with the guidelines and signs that have been set, 4) Product Evaluation Results show that the Graduate Achievement Index is generally good with a very satisfactory predicate, 5) Outcome evaluation results, namely teacher competence at generally Good.
ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi program Peningkatan Kualifikasi Akademik Guru dalam Jabatan. Metode penelitian adalah evaluasi program deskriptif kualitatif model CIPPO (Context, Input, Process, Product, Outcome). Pengambilan data melalui observasi, wawancara, angket dan telaah dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian: 1) Hasil evaluasi konteks menunjukan bahwa tujuan dan sasaran program sudah tepat sesuai dengan Undang-Undang Nomor 14 Tahun 2005 tentang Guru dan Dosen, 2) Hasil evaluasi Input menunjukan bahwa sumber daya manusia dan sumber daya lainnya Cukup Baik, 3) Hasil evaluasi Proses menunjukkan bahwa Pelaksaan Proses Pembelajaran sudah berjalan dengan baik sesuai dengan pedoman dan rambu-rambu yang sudah ditetapkan, 4) Hasil Evaluasi Produk menunjukkan bahwa Indeks Prestasi lulusan pada umumnya baik dengan predikat sangat memuaskan, 5) Hasil evaluasi Outcome, yaitu kompetensi Guru pada umumnya Baik.
STARTEGI MENDULANG EMAS DI GANG KELINCI
Authors: JAMALLUDIN JAMALLUDIN
Published: September 2022

This Best Practice aims to improve strategies so that the achievements obtained at MIN Denpasar increase. The targets in this best practice are MIN Denpasar students who get rewards for their achievements in previous schools. Then there are also students who get and achieve achievements in participating in competition events when they are students of MIN Denpasar. In the implementation of this best practice, several strategies were obtained so that the implementation went according to the author's wishes, including the one hundred achievements per year program and the fundraising program. Both programs were successful in producing many achievements that were obtained by MIN Denpasar. With this program, all stakeholders synergize with each other to achieve the target of one hundred championship achievements per year at MIN Denpasar.
ABSTRAKBest Practice ini bertujuan unuk meningkatkan strategi agar prestasi yang didapatkan di MIN Denpasar semakin meningkat. Sasaran dalam best practice ini adalah siswa MIN Denpasar yang mendapatkan reward atas prestasi yang sudah diraih di sekolah sebelumnya. Kemudian ada juga siswa yang mendapatkan dan meraih prestasi dalam mengikuti event perlombaan ketika menjadi siswa MIN Denpasar. Dalam pelaksanaan best practice ini didapatkan beberapa strategi agar pelaksanaan berjalan sesuai dengan keinginan penulis diantaranya adalah program seratus prestasi pertahun dan prograng fundraising. Kedua program itu sukses dalam menghasilkan banyak prestasi yang didapatkan oleh MIN Denpasar. Dengan program ini semua stakeholder saling sinergy untuk pencapaian target seratus prestasi kejuaraan pertahun di MIN Denpasar.