bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Streptococcus Pneumoniae-Associated Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Canadian Immunization Monitoring Program ACTive National Pediatric Surveillance (1991-2019)
Authors: Lee Lauren Dagyung , Vadlamudi Nirma Khatri , Yu Katherine , Sadarangani Manish , Saux Nicole Le , Embree Joanne , Kellner James D. , Morris Shaun K. , Halperin Scott A. , Bettinger Julie A.
Published: June 2023

Background: Streptococcus pneumoniae-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome (SP-HUS) is an underreported cause of pediatric non-diarrheal HUS. This study describes the epidemiology of the largest Canadian case series of SP-HUS in comparison with non-HUS invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD).
Methods: The Canadian Immunization Monitoring Program, ACTive (IMPACT) is a national surveillance network for vaccine-preventable diseases. All confirmed IPD cases between 1991-2019 were included in the analysis. IPD cases with new HUS diagnoses were identified as SP-HUS cases, and the rest as non-HUS IPD cases.
Results: There were 30 (0.4%) cases of SP-HUS amongst 6,757 IPD cases. The median age of SP-HUS cases was 27.5 months, with no significant differences between SP-HUS and non-HUS cases in age or sex. S. pneumoniae serotypes 3 (30%) and 19A (26.7%) were more common in SP-HUS compared to non-HUS cases (P<0.0001). Pneumonia was more frequently observed in SP-HUS (67% vs. cases 26%; P<0.0001). All SP-HUS cases were hospitalized, compared with 71% non-HUS IPD cases (P=0.0004). SP-HUS cases had a longer median hospital length of stay (23.5 vs. 7 days; P<0.0001) and a higher proportion required ICU admission (70 vs 15.5%; P<0.0001). Moreover, ICU stays were longer in HUS cases compared with non-HUS cases (9 vs. 3 days; P<0.0001). All 30 SP-HUS patients survived while 3% of non-HUS cases died (P=0.33).
Conclusion: SP-HUS was usually seen in IPD cases with pneumonia and was most commonly caused by serotypes 3 and 19A. Mortality was rare, but ICU care with lengthy hospital stay was common.
MSDBPN : Multi-Column Smoothed Dilated Convolution Based Back Projection Network for Stereo Image Super-Resolution
Authors: Zhou Zihao , Wang Yongfang , Lian Junjie
Published: June 2023

Fully exploiting the parallax information of stereo images for super-resolution (SR) can obtain remarkable performance. The most challenging issue for stereo image SR is how to capture complementary correlation information between stereo image pair to accurately guide reconstruction. In this paper, we propose a multi-column smoothed dilated convolution based back projection network (MSDBPN) for stereo SR by explicitly learning and exploiting the parallax infor- mation. In particular, we incorporate adaptive weighted multi-column smoothed dilated convolutions to rapidly expand the receptive field while maintaining excellent inter-pixel correlation. Meanwhile, we reweight different column feature with adaptive learnable parameter to distinguish contributions. Furthermore, we employ iterative back projection mechanism to calculate projection error and implement self-correction to guide precise reconstruction. Extensive experiments on benchmark datasets demonstrate that our proposed method outperforms other state-of-the-art approaches on both quantitative and qualitative evaluations.
Anti-arthritic and anti-oxidant activities of Antrocaryon micraster seed extract and its fractions
Authors: Kumatia Emmanuel Kofi , Baffour Prince Kyei , Bolah Peter
Published: June 2023

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an incurable debilitating disease which attack the joints and impair quality of life. Antrocaryon micraster is used to treat RA in African traditional medicine. However, its anti-arthritic activity has not been pharmacologically studied. This study therefore, reports the anti-arthritic and anti-oxidant activities of A. micraster seed extract and its fractions. The seed extract (ASE) was produced by soxhlet extraction and partitioned into petroleum ether (ASEP), ethyl acetate (ASEE) and aqueous (ASEA) fractions. The total polyphenolic content, DPPH anti-oxidant activity and in vitro arthritic activity using the protein denaturation assay were evaluated for ASE and its fractions. The arthritic activity of the crude extract (ASE) and its most effective fraction (ASEA), in the in vitro assay, were then evaluated against CFA-induced arthritis in rats. The polyphenolic constituent of ASE was estimated to be 13.00 ± 0.00 mg/100 mg of GAE. ASEA contained the highest quantity of polyphenolic constituents (10.76 ± 0.00 mg/100 mg of GAE) among the fractions of the extract. ASE and ASEA produced profound anti-oxidant activity (IC50 = 20.17 ± 1.291 and 19.35 ± 0.865 respectively) which were similar to that of ascorbic acid (IC50 = 17.35 ± 0.500) in the DPPH free radical scavenging assay. Furthermore, in vitro anti-arthritic activity of ASEA was 13.63 and 5.75 times higher than the anti-arthritic activity of the crude extract and diclofenac sodium respectively. In the CFA-induced arthritis assay, both ASE and ASEA significantly (P < 0.001) inhibited cachexia, paw edema, infiltration of inflammatory cells, pannus formation and synovium damage. These results indicates that A. micraster seed extract and its fractions possessed significant anti-arthritic activity via inhibition of oxidative stress, inflammation, protein denaturation, infiltration of inflammatory cells and synovium injury due to its constituents such as polyphenols and phytosterols.
The Plasmodesmal Protein Osger4 is Involved in Auxin Mediated Crown Root Development in Rice
Authors: Nguyen Thi Trang , Pham The Dan , Do Phat Tien , Vo Kieu Thi Xuan , Le Anh Thi Van , Tran Tuan Anh , Chu Hoang Ha , Jeon Jong-Seong , To Thi Mai Huong
Published: June 2023

In rice (Oryza sativa L.), the root system plays different essential roles, from water and nutrient uptake to responding to environmental signals. The mechanisms underlying root development are complex and involve many phytohormones, of which auxin is the most important. This study investigates the involvement of OsGER4, a putative Germin-like protein, in auxin-mediated crown root development in rice. The expression study of OsGER4 in the crl1 mutant confirms that OsGER4 is connected to the CRL1 signaling pathway- a master regulator for crown root development. Transgenic rice carrying the ProGER4::GUS reporter gene revealed that OsGER4 is mainly expressed in the initiation and emergence zone of the crown and lateral root, such as epidermal cell, vasculature, and primordial under auxin treatment condition. Moreover, fewer crown roots of osger4 knockout mutant lines than the wild-type under auxin treatment suggests that OsGER4 might function as a regulator limiting auxin flux to root growth regions under stress conditions. Besides, protein localization experiments confirmed that OsGER4 localizes to plasmodesmata, which are intercellular channels that could facilitate auxin transport. Our findings suggest that OsGER4 might play a substantial role in regulating plasmodesmata conformation to regulate auxin flow resulting in crown root developmental in rice under stress conditions.
HAK KEBEBASAN EKSPRESI BERAGAMA DALAM DINAMIKA HUKUM DAN POLITIK DI INDONESIA
Authors: Hakim Habib Luqman
Published: June 2023

Kebebasan ekspresi beragama (freedom of religious exspression) merupakan bagian penting dari kebebasan beragama (freedom of religion). Aspek fundamental dalam beragama di antaranya adalah mengimani, mempraktikkan, dan menyiarkan ajaran agama. Kebebasan ekspresi beragama dalam kacamata hak asasi manusia dan konfigurasi ketatanegaraan mempunyai posisi yang kompleks. Meskipun kebebasan ekspresi beragama dijamin dalam konstitusi. Namun, dalam praktiknya di Indonesia, kebebasan ekspresi beragama selama 10 tahun terakhir mengalami tantangan dan degradasi. Penelitan ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Dan menyimpulkan bahwa setidaknya ada dua faktor penting yang menjadi tantangan kebebasan ekspresi beragama di Indonesia. Pertama, faktor hukum (regulasi) berupa perda. Kedua, faktor politik kedaerahan (lokal).
POLITIK HUKUM PENGATURAN SISTEM INFORMASI PEMILU
Authors: Shobahah Nurush , Rifai Much Anam
Published: June 2023

The Election information system is a one of tool used by General Election Commissions (KPU) to wage The Election in order to maintenance transparency, effectiveness and accountability. It has been done since 2014. However, there has been a few problem using these instruments, especially in use of Sipol, in absensce of its mandatory regulation. Through this normative legal research, researchers are trying to analyze tthe basics of legal policy of the Election Information System regulation, and also to analyze the differenciation between the purpose in using Election Information System Regulation from The Regulation Maker and General Election Commissions (KPU). In facts, most of Electoral Information System used by KPU are categorized as unmandatory regulation which is has no legal basis or legal mandatory regulation. This cause a problem such as a resistance from public for the subjectivity or will from the regulation maker in legalizing this electoral information system. Since 2019 National Election, th regulation maker still mandate that election conducted in conventional way or a manual system despite the will from KPU to use those electoral information system in order to maintenance transparency, effectiveness and accountability.
Notes on Early Land Plants Today 90. Some technical lectotypifications in liverworts (Marchantiophyta)
Authors: Söderström Lars , Konrat Matt von , Hagborg Anders
Published: June 2023

Twenty-two names of liverwort and hornwort taxa described from Central America are lectotypified. Most of the taxa have been identified as types earlier but not formally selected. Two taxa are supplementarily lectotypified as the original lectotypification could be applied on more than one specimen.
Molecular diversity and genetic lineage of Pinus sylvestris population at Kunpeszér, Kiskunság National Park
Authors: Höhn Mária , Major Enikő , Molnár Ábel , Bordács Sándor , Vadász Csaba
Published: June 2023

We analysed genetic variation of the small Scots pine population from the forested area of Northern Kiskunság in comparison with other pine populations from the Carpathians and the Pannonian Basin that we studied earlier by microsatellite markers (SSR). Our results showed that genetic indices based on the five nuclear SSRs are similar to the values detected in other Hungarian pine populations. Based on STRUCTURE analysis, as well as PCoA the population from Northern Kiskunság fits into the Western Carpathians-Pannonian genetic lineage and we did not detect alien genoptypes as well as population specific genotypes. Although, the natural presence of Scots pine cannot be traced back to LGM/early Holocene, the habitat characteristics like the nutrient-poor sandy substrate and the extreme ecological conditions of the site may favor the natural presence of the species in the area. The local forest community including broadleaf species with the dominance of pedunculate oak mixed with Scots pine provide an aspect of a continental woodland community able to preserve valuable species and so an elevated biodiversity. Moreover, gene stock most probably adapted to the local environment might represent a high natural and economic value.
Sistem Informasi Penjualan Aluminium, Kaca Dan Besi Custom Berbasis Website Study Kasus Family Glass And Stell
Authors: Raynaldy David , Supriyati Endang , Listyorini Tri
Published: June 2023

Di Family Glass and Stell (FGAS) untuk pemesanan masih menggunakan sistem manual yaitu dengan menggunakan buku dan kertas, tentu ini akan memakan waktu dan juga sering terjadi kesalahan pada pencatatan pesanan dan kurang efisien jika dalam keadaan ramai. Juga sering terjadi kehabisan stok karena lupa terhadap persediaan yang ada sehingga terpaksa menolak pesanan pelanggan. Maka di perlukanya sistem kasir dan stok barang yang lebih baik agar meningkatkan kinerja. Sistem ini mampu mencatat stok produk dan menjalankan program pemesanan. Menggunakan sistem berbasis website, metode waterfall digunakan untuk membuat sistem ini.
Rancang Bangun Aplikasi Kawan Pencerita Berbasis Website Menggunakan Metode Prototype
Authors: Dirgantara Amanat , Prasetyo Novian Adi , Yuniati Trihastuti
Published: June 2023

Kawan Pencerita Publisher adalah sebuah tempat usaha yang mewadahi karya-karya para penulis novel amatir untuk dikembangkan bahkan hingga diterbitkan. Berdiri dari tahun 2018 lalu Kawan Pencerita Publisher setiap tahunnya memiliki permasalahan pada bidang pemasaran, untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut maka Kawan Pencerita Publisher bergerak dimulai dari pembuatan website. Website merupakan kumpulan dari halaman-halaman situs yang terdiri  dari domain atau subdomain, dan berbagai informasi penting lainnya tersedia dalam website, yang sangat memudahkan kita dalam mencari informasi penting. Berdasarkan uraian tersebut maka penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang dan membuat website Kawan Pencerita Publisher sebagai media pemasarannya karena saat ini penjualan masih terbatas hanya pada jejaring media sosial instagram saja. Dalam penerapanya website kawan pencerita ini menggunakan metode pengembagan perangkat lunak Prototype, pengujian sistem pada website yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Blackbox Testing, dimana pengujian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pakah fitur berjalan dengan baik. Dalam pengujian tersebut yang diuji oleh seluruh pekerja di KP Publisher yang berjumlah 11 orang didapatkan hasil yaitu sistem berfungsi 100% atau semua aspek fungsional yang dibutuhkan oleh KP Publisher dapat berjalan sesuai dengan perancangan dan kebutuhan sistem.
Autoregressive neural Slater-Jastrow ansatz for variational Monte Carlo simulation
Authors: Humeniuk Stephan , Wan Yuan , Wang Lei
Published: June 2023

Direct sampling from a Slater determinant is combined with an autoregressive deep neural network as a Jastrow factor into a fully autoregressive Slater-Jastrow ansatz for variational quantum Monte Carlo, which allows for uncorrelated sampling. The elimination of the autocorrelation time leads to a stochastic algorithm with provable cubic scaling (with a potentially large prefactor), i.e. the number of operations for producing an uncorrelated sample and for calculating the local energy scales like \mathcal{O}(N_s^3)𝒪(Ns3) with the number of orbitals N_sNs. The implementation is benchmarked on the two-dimensional t-Vt−V model of spinless fermions on the square lattice.
Digital ethics challengers in Russian and English media texts: Migrant discourse case study
Authors:   Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Komarova Elena V.
Published: June 2023

With digital technologies penetrating all spheres of life, the problem of digital ethics has become one of the most perspective and widely researched tasks of modern science and linguistics in particular. Digitalization influences the processes of media communication, which requires development of certain ethical standards in virtual environment. The given study aims at analysing and comparing digital ethics in Russian and English media texts. Within the framework of this study, digital etiquette is seen as a continuation of speech etiquette aimed at neutralizing aggression towards vulnerable members of society in the online environment. Using a combination of methods, namely sentiment analysis and analysis of lexical associations, messages about migrants in social networks, forums, blogs, instant messengers and microblogs were analyzed. The sentiment orientation of the text was determined using an automatic text analysis program and subsequent linguistic expertise. For this study we collected social media data of 8,478,629 characters (VKontakte, Odnoklassniki, YouTube, etc.). For the analysis of English-language media texts, iWeb data on the input word migrant was collected. The total volume of the analyzed English-language Internet messages is 1,185,200 characters. Migrant discourse in Russian and English social media texts is polythematic. The results show that negative and neutral tone prevail in English media texts while in Russian there are neutral, positive and negative texts. In English media texts, there are messages expressing solidarity with migrants. At the same time, the problems of ethnic intolerance and religious stereotyping still require consideration and further development of regulatory tools.
Molecular dynamic simulations of the desalination process through membrane technology: a review
Authors: Mohan Megha , Pramada S. K.
Published: June 2023

Membrane technology is extensively used for water treatment including desalination to cope with the present water demands. The membrane performance can be analyzed and improved by various methods. A deep understanding of the molecular-level interaction occurring during membrane water treatment can be achieved by molecular dynamic simulations as it helps to develop a thorough knowledge of the systems and processes that occur in an experiment, which are not directly accessible. Through molecular dynamic simulation, a bridge between the experiment and theories can be formed. In this paper, a review of various molecular dynamic simulations that have been employed in the field of desalination using membrane technology is done. Molecular dynamic simulation of the desalination process has been grouped based on the effects of pressure, pore size, functional groups, salinity, electric field, and nanomaterials on the water flux and ion removal.
Evaluation of economic scenarios of water allocation using game theory
Authors: Jin Jiahui , Fang Xiaohong
Published: June 2023

Water allocation can be evaluated from various economic, environmental, food security, and climate aspects. This paper was conducted to develop an optimal water allocation strategy with an economic framework. Game theory has been used to determine the planning structure. A co-operative technique based on the core solution, Shepley value, and nucleolus solution has been incorporated into the decision-making system and the results of the proposed model have been calculated based on the long-term information of the downstream cropping pattern in the Zhanghe irrigation network, Hubei Province, China. Five components of rice planting including growth period, yield production, water consumption, selling price, and cultivated area have been evaluated to find the optimal scenarios. Results showed that the application of co-operative game theory can improve the economic index and water-saving potential in agriculture. Furthermore, the proposed simulation confirmed that the economic effects were important for understanding and planning for irrigation efficiency and water-saving potential.
Evaluation of the willingness and behavior of family farm water resource financing based on the Internet of Things SEM model
Authors: Wang Yaxin , Zeng Xiongwang
Published: June 2023

At present, China's rural water resources are in short supply and the water pollution situation is severe. Family farms are an important part of China's agricultural modernization, and their development level is an important indicator to measure the degree of modernization of a country and a region. The application of agricultural Internet of Things technology in the field of agriculture is helpful for solving the problem of water shortage in family farms in water shortage areas. Based on questionnaire data, this paper used structural equation modeling (SEM) to study the relationship between family farm water financing willingness and behavior. The results showed that the standardization coefficients of Assumption 1, Assumption 2 and Assumption 3 were 0.332, 0.267 and 0.311, respectively. It can be seen that the water resource financing willingness of family farms was greatly affected by their water-saving technology ability, water management ability and government policy support. However, the standardization coefficient of Assumption 5 was 0.087. It can be seen that the water management capacity had no significant impact on the water resource financing behavior, and the water resource financing behavior of family farms was mainly affected by their water-saving technical capacity and government policy support.
Allergic Contact Dermatitis in Pediatric Practice
Authors: Hon Kam Lun , Leung Alexander K.C. , Cheng James W.C.H. , Luk David C.K. , Leung Agnes S.Y. , Koh Mark J.A.
Published: June 2023

Background:

Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is prevalent among pediatric population, adolescent and young adults. Patients with ACD experience a lot of sociopsychological and quality-of-life (QoL) difficulties. Children and their caregivers alike are vulnerable to the burden of ACD.

Objective:

We have, in this paper, provided an overview of ACD and discussed common and unu-sual causes of ACD.

Methods:

We performed an up-to-date literature review in the English language on “allergic contact dermatitis” via PubMed Clinical Queries, using the keywords “allergic contact dermatitis” in Au-gust 2022. The search included meta-analyses, randomized controlled trials, clinical trials, case-control studies, cohort studies, observational studies, clinical guidelines, case series, case reports, and reviews. The search was restricted to English literature and children.

Results:

ACD may be acute or chronic and it affects more than 20% of children and adults with significant quality-of-life impairments. ACD is manifested by varying degrees of cutaneous edema, vesiculation, and erythema. The hypersensitivity reaction is one of the most prevalent forms of im-munotoxicity in humans. Localized acute ACD lesions can be managed with high-potency topical steroids; if ACD is severe or extensive, systemic corticosteroid therapy is often required to provide relief within 24 hours. In patients with more severe dermatitis, oral prednisone should be tapered over 2-3 weeks. Rapid discontinuation of corticosteroids can result in rebound dermatitis. Patch testing should be performed if treatment fails and the specific allergen or diagnosis remains un-known.

Conclusion:

ACD is common and can be a physically, psychologically, and economically burden-some disease. Diagnosis of ACD is primarily based on history (exposure to an allergen) and physi-cal examination (morphology and location of the eruption). Skin patch test can help determine the causative allergen. Allergen avoidance is the cornerstone of management. Topical mid- or high-potency corticosteroids are the mainstay of treatment for lesions on less than 20% of the body area. Severe cases of ACD may require treatment with systemic corticosteroids.
Modernization of Food Packaging Materials with Nanotechnology-A Mini
Review
Authors: Balasubramanian Deepika , Girigoswami Agnishwar , Girigoswami Koyeli
Published: June 2023

Food toxins can be of natural origin, chemicals, or inadvertent additives that get incorporated
during food packaging and processing. When food is contaminated with bacteria or
viruses, or other contaminants, serious foodborne diseases arise, causing severe health issues. To
overcome these issues, proper food processing and packaging needs to be addressed to protect
humans and animals from foodborne diseases. There are many smart food packaging materials
that have evolved recently. Researchers enabled the use of nanomaterials in food packaging and
have improved the efficacy of food packaging. In this mini-review, the objectives are to summarize
the different types of food contaminants, conventional food packaging materials, and recent
developments in nanotechnology-based food packaging materials.
Nuclear Structure and Properties of Nuclei
Authors: Kohale Ritesh , Dhoble Sanjay J. , Chopra Vibha
Published: June 2023

An atom's nucleus comprises neutrons and protons, which in turn are the
appearance of more fundamental particles, called quarks, that are seized in a
relationship by the strong nuclear force in certain stable arrangements of hadrons,
called baryons. The strong nuclear force encompasses far enough from each baryon to
drag the neutrons and protons together beside the repulsive electrical force between the
positively charged protons. The present chapter deals with investigating and correlating
key features of the nuclear structure and its properties as understanding the structure of
the atomic nucleus is one of the central challenges in nuclear physics. The line of
understanding in this chapter is subjected to the structure of nuclei, atomic models,
Rutherford model of the atom, nuclear composition, nuclear properties, determination
of mass and determination of the charge.
Radioactivity
Authors: Kohale Ritesh , Dhoble Sanjay J. , Chopra Vibha
Published: June 2023

Radioactivity, also known as nuclear decay, radioactivity, radioactive
disintegration or nuclear disintegration, is the progression by which an unstable atomic
nucleus drops energy by radiation. A material comprising unbalanced nuclei is
considered radioactive. Three of the most common types of decay are alpha decay (α -
decay), beta decay (β-decay), and gamma decay (γ-decay). The present chapter
envelops the fundamental understanding of radioactivity. It progresses through the
introduction to radioactivity, alpha decay, magnetic spectrometer, determination of
energy of α (Alpha) particle, Gamow’s Theory of Alpha decay, beta decay,
measurement of energy of beta particle and Neutrino Theory of Beta decay: (Pauli’s
Neutrino Hypothesis, Fermi theory of Beta decay, Gamma Decay, Measurement of
Gamma γ-Ray Energies.
Nuclear Cosmology and Elementary Particles
Authors: Kohale Ritesh , Dhoble Sanjay J. , Chopra Vibha
Published: June 2023

Physical cosmology is a branch of cosmology concerned with studying
cosmological models. An astrophysical model, or merely cosmology, explains the
largest-scale assemblies and dynamics of the universe and allows the study of
necessary inquiries about its beginning, configuration, progress and conclusive fortune.
In the present chapter, we tried to envelop the fundamental conceptions of Nuclear
Cosmology and Elementary Particles encompassing primary and secondary Cosmic
Rays (CR), the composition of CRs in the solar system and the Galaxy, elementary
particles and their entire characteristics, matter and antimatter, generations of matter
and fundamental forces with necessary schematics and illustrations.
Activity Methods for Cardiovascular System Diseases
Authors: Montanaro Rosangela , Mitidieri Emma , Emmanuele di Villa Bianca Roberta d’ , Brancaleone Vincenzo
Published: June 2023

This chapter provides a collection of methods generally used in experimental
pharmacology to test compounds with different activities in the cardiovascular system.
There are many models in vitro and in vivo and we have highlighted those used in the
field of natural compounds research. For the in vitro procedures, the focus was on the
inhibition of enzymes, such as an angiotensin-converting enzyme or nitric oxide
synthase, which plays a pivotal role in maintaining vascular control and overall blood
pressure. Moreover, test procedures on isolated vessels were also considered for
compounds whose activity is exerted on specific targets expressed in the vasculature.
Regarding the in vivo methods, heart failure and hypertension models were highlighted
for their high incidence of overall deaths cause. In particular, we have analyzed models
of heart failure in rats and mice, animals generally used in preclinical studies. In
addition, it also evaluated useful models of hypertension involving mainly rats;
however, in many cases, the procedure could be translated to different animal species.
Monitoring of Tetracycline Group Antibiotic Residues in Various Food Products of Animal Origin in the Turkish Market
Authors:   Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Arts, Uşak University, Uşak, Turkey, Şanlı Senem , Sardoğan Seyfi , Şanlı Nurullah
Published: June 2023

The aim of this study was to detect the presence of antibiotic residues in foods of animal origin, including 42 pieces of chicken gizzard and 46 pieces of bovine kidney and 102 chicken eggs belonging to various brands. These samples were gathered from December 2020 to April 2021 in the Aegean province of Turkey. A sensitive, simple, rapid, experimentally convenient and cost effective RP-LC method with high recovery output was developed. The method was thoroughly validated for the optimized parameters and produced satisfactory results. The analysis of bovine offal by the developed RP-LC method showed the presence of oxytetracycline, tetracycline, and chlortetracycline residues in 14 (30.43%) kidney samples. Chlortetracycline was detected in 7 (16.67%) chicken gizzard samples. In addition, the analysis of chicken eggs revealed the presence of oxytetracycline and tetracycline residues in nine egg samples (8.82%). Since, the amount of antibiotic residues in these samples was below the detection limit, quantification could not be carried out. Only one (0.98%) of the 102 egg samples exceeded the MRL (267.1 mg/kg) for oxytetracycline concentration. According to the study's overall findings, it is recommended that tetracycline antibiotics should be regularly checked in a variety of foods made from animals because they were found in 32 out of 190 analysed samples. Tetracycline residues may pose dangers to human health, so it's important to conduct further research and more information should be given for both producers and consumers.
THE EFFECT OF RADIATION PROTECTION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THYROID NODULES AMONG RADIOGRAPHERS IN MALANG
Authors: Aisy Rahmi Mufidah , Aurora Habiba , Karliasari Liana
Published: June 2023

The use of radiation technology in Indonesia is mostly applied in the medical world and is immensely beneficial, but radiation exposure also has negative effects on health in the form of deterministic and stochastic effects. The thyroid gland is at a high risk of radiation exposure, which leads to the development of thyroid nodules. To prevent that, there must be safety measures in the use of radiation technology by implementing radiation protection, such as a thyroid shield. This study aims to examine the effect of the compliant use of a thyroid shield on the development of thyroid nodules among radiographers in Malang. This study is an observational study with the use of secondary data, where the primary data were previously gathered cross-sectionally in April 2021. The data from 40 subjects were then analyzed using a T-test with the result of the t-value = 4.299 and α = 0.000. With the result of α < 0.05 and t-value > t-distribution, this study concludes that the use of a thyroid shield has an effect on the development of thyroid nodules among radiographers in Malang, and compliant use can lower the incidence of thyroid nodules.
Keywords: Radiation exposure, radiographer, thyroid nodule, thyroid
UJI NILAI PROPAGUL JAMUR ARBUSKULA MIKORIZA DAN HUBUNGANNYA DENGAN KETERSEDIAAN C-ORGANIK, P TOTAL, DAN P TERSEDIA YANG DIPEROLEH DARI HUTAN KOTA MALABAR MALANG
Authors: Kirana Indah Mutmainah , Syib’li Muhammad Akhid , Sektiono Antok Wahyu
Published: June 2023

Mikoriza merupakan jamur tanah yang bersimbiosis dengan akar tanaman. Untuk mengetahui kuantitas mikoriza, satuan yang digunakan adalah spora. Namun, satuan tersebut kurang efektif sehingga merujuk pada satuan yang baru yaitu propagul. Jamur mikoriza berperan dalam penyerapan karbon dan pengubahan P total menjadi P tersedia yang dapat diserap tanaman. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui nilai propagul jamur arbuskula mikoriza yang diperoleh dari Hutan Kota Malabar Malang serta sebagai dasar pengambilan sampel jamur mikoriza. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Laboratorium Pengendalian Hayati Departemen Hama dan Penyakit Tumbuhan, Rumah Kawat Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Brawijaya, Laboratorium Pusat Penelitian Sukosari, dan Laboratorium UMM pada bulan Agustus-November 2022. Variabel yang diamati meliputi nilai most probable number (MPN), nilai C-organik, P total, dan P tersedia. Data MPN dan data kimia tanah dianalisis secara deskriptif. Nilai propagul pada Hutan Kota Malabar Malang sebesar 34,343 propagul/gram dengan ditemukan infeksi struktur jamur mikoriza berupa hifa. Jamur mikoriza pada Hutan Kota Malabar Malang hidup pada kondisi tanah dengan kandungan C-organik sedang, P total rendah, dan P tersedia sedang.
Analisis Faktor Kecakapan Sosial Remaja di Desa Aekanauli 1 Kecamatan Pollung
Authors: Lumban Gaol Wisno Defina
Published: June 2023

Abstrak: Pembentukan kepribadian remaja sebagai generasi muda memiliki peran yang penting untuk mempersiapkan generasi muda yang unggul melalui kecakapan sosial dalam diri remaja. Kecakapan sosial (social skill) adalah kemampuan untuk dapat berhubungan dan bekerjasama dengan orang lain. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis faktor yang mempengaruhi kecakapan sosial remaja. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di desa aeknauli 1 kecamatan pollung. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini adalah observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi serta melakukan triangulasi data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kecakapan sosial remaja di desa aeknauli 1 kecamatan pollung masih tergolong rendah dengan persentase kurang dari 65,00 % dari tiap indikator kecakapan sosial. Hal ini dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor diantaranya faktor keluarga, faktor lingkungan, faktor kepribadian, faktor pergaulan, faktor penyesuaian diri.Analysis of Factors Affecting Youth Social Skills in Aeknauli 1 Village, Pollung District Abstract: The formation of the personality of adolescents as the younger generation has an important role to prepare a superior young generation through social skills in adolescents. Social skills are the ability to relate and cooperate with other people. the purpose of this study was to analyze the factors that influence the social skills of adolescents. This research was conducted in aeknauli 1 village, pollung sub-district. the research method used is a qualitative method. The data collection techniques used in this study were observation, interviews and documentation, as well as triangulation of data. The results showed that the social skills of adolescents in aeknauli 1 village, pollung district were still relatively low with a percentage of less than 65.00% of each social skill indicator. This is influenced by several factors including family factors, environmental factors, personality factors, association factors, adjustment factors.
Analisis Penerapan Pembelajaran Andragogi di PKBM Hanuba Medan
Authors: Hasibuan Jubaidah , Saragih Cristina Asvera , Pakpahan Junfanny , Gultom Meliana , Sagala Muhammad Salim
Published: June 2023

Abstrak: Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana penerapan pembelajaran andragogi di Pusat Kegiatan Belajar Masyarakat (PKBM) Hanuba di Jalan A.H. Nasution, Medan, Sumatera Utara. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat membangun motivasi dan sebagai referensi dalam membentuk lembaga pendidikan masyarakat melalui penerapan pembelajaran andragogi di PKBM Hanuba. Metode penelitian dilakukan adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara, observasi dan studi pustaka. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh yaitu PKBM Hanuba telah menerapkan pendekatan pembelajaran andragogi berbasis kontekstual, prinsip pembelajaran yang diterapkan seperti pembelajaran berbasis masalah, cara cara belajar, evaluasi diri, melibatkan perasaan dalam mengatur emosi serta bebas dari ancaman. Asumsi belajar yang digunakan seperti: kesiapan diri, motivasi dan gaya belajar andragogi yang diterapkan adalah gaya belajar visual dan audio visual. Pelaksanaan sudah dilaksanakan dengan sangat baik namun terdapat  permasalahan yang terjadi di PKBM Hanuba adalah orientasi belajar warga belajar berpusat pada ijazah dan motivasi dalam diri warga belajar yang rendah.Analysis of the Application of Andragogy Learning at PKBM Hanuba MedanAbstract: This study aims to determine how the implementation of andragogy learning at the Hanuba Community Learning Activity Center (PKBM) on Jalan A.H. Nasution, Medan, North Sumatra. This research is expected to build motivation and as a reference in establishing community education institutions through the application of andragogy learning in PKBM Hanuba. The research method is a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data collection techniques were carried out by interview, observation and literature study. The results obtained are that PKBM Hanuba has applied a contextual-based andragogy learning approach, applied learning principles such as problem-based learning, learning methods, self-evaluation, involving feelings in regulating emotions and being free from threats. The learning assumptions used are: self-readiness, motivation and andragogy learning styles applied are visual and audio-visual learning styles. The implementation has been carried out very well, but there are problems that occur in PKBM Hanuba, namely the learning orientation of learning citizens is centered on diplomas and low motivation in learning residents.
The Use of Partial Least Square for Analysis of the Relationship of Family Support on Learning Outcomes and Achievements Through Learning Motivation
Authors: Azhari Septian Cahya , Rosali Ely Satiyasih , Faishal Muhammad Adlan , Dewi Nita Nurmala , - Lutfiah , Huda Riska Setiawatil , Rahayu Nina Asih , Meita Tasya
Published: June 2023

Abstract:  This study aims to analyze the relationship of family support to learning outcomes and learning achievement through learning motivation so that parents can increase their support for children in the effort to increase their learning motivation. This study uses a quantitative approach with partial least squares (SEM-PLS) analysis. The results showed that the score of the original sample of family support to learning motivation was 0.655, the score of learning motivation to learning outcomes was 0.605, and the score of learning motivation to learning achievement was 0.487. Thus, there is a positive relationship between family support and learning motivation, learning motivation and learning outcomes, and learning motivation and learning achievement. Therefore, to improve learning outcomes, learning achievement and learning motivation of children, parents must provide optimal support in the learning process to improve children's learning motivation.
Empowerment of Papuan Women for Noken Knitted Product Diversification and Marketing Management
Authors: Sulaiman Muhammad Agus , Artha I Ketut Atmaja Johny , Riyanto Yatim
Published: June 2023

This empowerment program aims to foster indigenous Papuan women to be empowered and more motivated in the creativity of diversifying Noken knitted products so that they are not always in the form of traditional bags. This research was conducted for nine months (March-November 2021) in the city of Jayapura. From the results of the study with a sample of 30 people, it was found that perceptions about the diversification of noken knitted products and with marketing management were denoted by (X) can foster the spirit of creativity in women's empowerment denoted by (Y) with t count showing 3.100 with a df value of 30-2 = 28, so the number df is 28 and the t table shows 1.701 with a significance value of = 0.05 (α = 5 percent) then it is stated that there is a correlation of variable (X) to variable (Y) so that it can be stated that H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted, because t count t table, it is stated that there is a correlation between the two variables. That the existence of product diversification and knowledge of marketing management will tend to increase women's empowerment and be motivated in improving the economy of indigenous Papuan women in diversifying noken knitting as well as gaining marketing management knowledge.
The Influence of Industrial Work Practices on Student Work Readiness at Smk Negeri 1 Cilaku
Authors: Putri Yola Ananda , Supratman Odih , Purwanto Dedi , Liu Wei-Te
Published: June 2023

Background:  Internship is one of the programs implemented to connect vocational schools with the working world. Working readiness is the ability to carry out or complete in accordance with the predetermined conditions. In this case, this research was carried out to: (1) know the description of internships carried out by vocational school students; (2) know the description of the working readiness of students after participating in internship activities; and (3) know the effect of internship on working readiness of final year students in building information modelling design at SMKN 1 Cilaku.Methods: There are two variables studied in this research, including industrial work practices (X) and work readiness (Y). The research method used in this research is a quantitative method, while in order to answer the problem, the authors used a trend test and simple linear regression analysis. Furthermore, the data collection was done using questionnaires with a Likert scale.Results: Based on the findings and discussion, (1) internship outcomes have a tendency of quite decent with an average score of 79%, (2) working readiness outcomes have a tendency of quite decent with an average score of 79%, and (3) internship on working readiness have a positive and significant influence and the influence of internship on working readiness by 42%.Conclusion: It can be concluded that the implementation of industrial work practices in Cilaku State Vocational School 1 students has a tendency to be in the sufficient category, class student work readiness is in the sufficient category, and industrial work practices have a positive influence on student work readiness. In other words, students are quite ready to enter the world of work.
Batik Discharge Method is Keeping Traditional Batik Sarongs Alive
Authors: Zuhir Nikfarhana , Legino Rafeah
Published: June 2023

This project was partly the outcome of a visit to East Coast batik makers, specifically in Kelantan and Terengganu. There was a lot of activity there due to the visit to the Ayu Fashion Batik workshop in Tumpat, Kelantan. The observation at the session helped contribute to a better knowledge of the process of methodical batik discharge. An interview with the owner of a batik producer provides a more in-depth explanation of the process, which reveals that this approach was relatively based on an experiment in the batik technique to vary the batik sarong and maintain and keep the tradition.
THE EFFECTS OF COVID-19 ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY PRICES IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Zulkarnain Siti Hafsah , Nawi Abdol Samad , Mohd Aini Ainoriza
Published: June 2023

The physical distancing, lockdown, and other measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic have caused massive job loss and economic hardship, which would result in people not being able to pay their mortgages or rent.   Thus, the main objective of this study is to examine the effects of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), inflation, investment, and interest rate on residential property prices in Malaysia before and during COVID-19. This research utilises the annual time series data from 1990 to 2020, and the empirical analysis is conducted using the multiple linear regression analysis modelling approach. The finding shows that GDP and interest rates are positive and statistically significant with residential property prices. Practitioners can use these findings to understand the pandemic's effect on house prices. This will provide some guidelines for a policy formulation to moderate the increase in residential property prices to maintain the country's economic stability and indirectly help the government realise its vision of becoming a high-income country between 2024 and 2028. This is the first study that examines the pricing behaviour of Malaysian house prices concerning the COVID-19 shocks. In addition, the study contributes to regional housing price studies by bridging the real estate literature gap.
Investigation of elastic properties of solid polymer materials by indentation method
Authors: Rekhviashvili S. Sh.  , Gaev D. S.  , Khashirova S. Yu.  , Oshkhunov M. M.
Published: June 2023

The mechanical properties of solid (crystalline) polymer materials are proposed to be investigated simultaneously using two complementary methods based on controlled indentation of a spherical indenter. The first method consists in the direct analysis of the load curve without using the concept of contact stiffness; the second method is based on measurements of the size of prints depending on the magnitude of the static load. The study shows that the reinforcement of a solid polymer with carbon fibers can lead to a significant increase in its elastic-strength properties. Keywords: polymer composite materials, indentation, Hertz contact theory, spherical stamp, reduced modulus of elasticity, Brinell hardness, ultimate strength.
Oxide/InAs(001) interface passivation with fluorine
Authors: Aksenov M. S.  , Golyashov V.A.  , Tereshchenko O.E.
Published: June 2023

It is shown that fluorine-containing anodic layers on the n-InAs(001) surface, in contrast to fluorine-free anodic layers, form an interface with unpinned Fermi level, the density of states on which near the midgap is about 1011 eV-1· cm-2 (78 K ). The study of the chemical composition showed that the decrease in the density of states is associated with the formation of indium and arsenic oxyfluorides near the interface. Keywords: InAs, MIS structure, fluorine, anodic layer, interface states.
The Association Between Family Health and Frailty With the Mediation Role of Health Literacy and Health Behavior Among Older Adults in China: Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Li Haomiao , Wu Yibo , Bai Zhongliang , Xu Xiwu , Su Dai , Chen Jiangyun , He Ruibo , Sun Ju
Published: June 2023

Background

Family health develops from the intersection of the health of each family member and their interactions and capacities as well as the family’s internal and external resources. Frailty is the most prominent and typical clinical manifestation during population aging. Family health may be effective in addressing frailty, and this association may be mediated by health literacy and health behaviors. Until now, it is unclear whether and how family health affects frailty in older adults.

Objective

This study aimed to examine the associations between family health and frailty and the mediation roles of health literacy and health behaviors.

Methods

A total of 3758 participants aged ≥60 years were recruited from a national survey conducted in 2022 in China for this cross-sectional study. Family health was measured using the Short Form of the Family Health Scale. Frailty was measured using the Fatigue, Resistance, Ambulation, Illnesses, and Loss of weight (FRAIL) scale. Potential mediators included health literacy and health behaviors (not smoking, not having alcohol intake, physical exercise for ≥150 minutes per week, longer sleep duration, and having breakfast every day). Ordered logistic regression was applied to explore the association between family health and frailty status. Mediation analysis based on Sobel tests was used to analyze the indirect effects mediated by health literacy and behaviors, and the Karlson-Holm-Breen method was used to composite the indirect effects.

Results

Ordered logistic regression showed that family health is negatively associated with frailty (odds ratio 0.94, 95% CI 0.93-0.96) with covariates and potential mediators controlled. This association was mediated by health literacy (8.04%), not smoking (1.96%), longer sleep duration (5.74%), and having breakfast every day (10.98%) through the Karlson-Holm-Breen composition.

Conclusions

Family health can be an important intervention target that appears to be negatively linked to frailty in Chinese older adults. Improving family health can be effective in promoting healthier lifestyles; improving health literacy; and delaying, managing, and reversing frailty.