bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
UNVEILING THE POTENTIAL OF THERAPEUTIC MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS IN CANCER TREATMENT
Authors:   Centre for Genomics and Proteomics, Department of Biotechnology, KoneruLakshmaiah Education Foundation, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India., Mulpuri Sindhu , Bhavani Venkatesh Pasupuleti Sai ,   Centre for Genomics and Proteomics, Department of Biotechnology, KoneruLakshmaiah Education Foundation, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India., Shaik Salma ,   Centre for Genomics and Proteomics, Department of Biotechnology, KoneruLakshmaiah Education Foundation, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India., Chalasani Rithvik ,   Centre for Genomics and Proteomics, Department of Biotechnology, KoneruLakshmaiah Education Foundation, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India., Kothapalli Bhargav ,   Department of Biotechnology, Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India., Singh Ranwas Reethika ,   Department of Biomedical Engineering, TRC - Regional Centre, GMCH Campus, Guwahati, Assam, India.
Published: July 2023

Recent studies have suggested that MSC (mesenchymal stem cells) can migrate to tumor specific regions and stem cell based therapies have potential in treating several cancers. Such cells are genetically modified to express certain pro-apoptotic factors, pro-drugs, anti-proliferative agents, therapeutic proteins, and anti-angiogenic agents at the tumor sites. It is also evident that new modalities of cancer therapies are needed immediately which would push this research to the clinic and render MSCs as potential vectors for targeted therapy. The current review focuses on different sources of mesenchymal stem cells used against tumors, the interactions and behavior of MSCs in the tumor microenvironment, and the usage of mesenchymal stem cells as delivery vectors.
Evaluation of Investor’s Financial Attitude towards Trading Activity during Pandemic
Authors: . Bushra , Srivastav Shalini , Pandey Asheesh
Published: July 2023

Investors’trading activities are influenced by their financial attitudes. Even though existing research has recognized and investigated their relationship, behavioral assessments and financial attitude still poses questions. Furthermore, there is a lack of evidence about the trading activity of retail investors in the instance of a health crisis, like COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of study is to fill in the gaps in the existing literature by studying the relative impact of five dimensions of financial attitude on trading activity of retail investors’during the pandemic. We have used five dimensions to measure financial attitude such as financial anxiety, optimism of investors, financial security, self-control, and the need for precautionary savings. We collected 512 responses from retail investors with the help of a structured questionnaire. We analyzed financial attitude and trading activity using SEM to establish the structural relationship. The observed findings disclosed that self-control is the dominant variable followed by financial security, need for precautionary savings, financial anxiety, and optimism.
Sistem Hukum Pidana Adat Baduy
Authors: Apriyaldo
Published: July 2023

The Baduy tribe is located in Kanekes Village, Leuwidamar District, Lebak Regency, Banten Province. This is specifically to illustrate, how the Baduy maintain their customs and customary law amidst the influence of technological advances and the development of positive Indonesian law, especially due to its geographical location which is not far from the surrounding metropolitan cities. . Then the purpose of this study is also to reveal how Baduy customary law rules according to applicable law. Baduy are indigenous people who still live in Indonesia. the arrangement of laws and regulations in Indonesia refers to the recognition and respect given by the state. This research will discuss how the legal system of the Baduy Tribe is. This research uses normative legal research with a statutory law approach and is also processed using a qualitative type of approach. The research concludes that the legal system in the Baduy Tribe which has been given recognition and respect given by the state in article 18B paragraph (2) of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia, is not sufficient to protect the rights of the Baduy customary law community plus Regional Regulation No. 32 of 2001 which discusses rights ulayat of the Baduy customary law community.
Strategi Branding Pariwisata Indonesia melalui Wonderful Indonesia
Authors: Dewi Nurul Aulia
Published: July 2023

The tourism sector is a sector that contributes to the Indonesian economy. Indonesia has a very diverse natural and cultural wealth which is a potential for the tourism sector. The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy is targeting 7.4 million tourists in January 2023. Then the target is to add 1.1 million visits to 8.5 million visits. The addition of this target after seeing the evaluation of foreign tourist visits. To achieve this target, tourism branding in Indonesia is needed. The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has the Wonderful Indonesia brand as brand equity which has become the identity of the tourism industry and Indonesia's creative economy. This study aims to determine the Indonesian tourism branding strategy through Wonderful Indonesia. The method used in this study is a qualitative descriptive method with a constructivist paradigm. The strategy used for Indonesian tourism branding through Wonderful Indonesia is through Co-Branding which is a manifestation of a collaboration that can strengthen Wonderful Indonesia's branding. Wonderful Indonesia also strengthens branding by using media such as social media, print media, electronic media and space media.
THE WAR AGAINST DRUGS IN INDONESIA
Authors: naryono endang
Published: July 2023

The spread of narcotics in Indonesia is already at a dangerous level not only as a drug market but many are producing it domestically, high unemployment and rising poverty rates have triggered the widespread spread of narcotics not only in high-income communities but already at lower levels of society, coupled with advances in technology. information that is increasingly adapting to changing times makes drug syndicates more flexible in selling their business plus the limited resources owned by the state have resulted in the eradication of narcotics not producing the maximum impact. The dangers of drugs have not yet been included in the education curriculum, making the distribution of information to the younger generation even more difficult, this has resulted in many teenagers becoming drug addicts. drugs in Indonesia are not only limited to local but have used international networks which have made Indonesia a world drug market for the treatment of drug victims the government does not have sufficient budget so that the treatment of drug victims is mostly borne by drug addicts then from prison law enforcement it is not very effective or deterrent The existing criminals are getting smarter and the network or drug syndicates are getting wider so that when they get out of prison or even jail they carry out drug trafficking, both locally within prisons, nationally and internationally.
Artikel "IDENTIFIKASI SENYAWA VOLATIL PADA TANAMAN CABAI (Capsicum frustecens L.)"
Authors: Rahmadani Ainun Reski
Published: July 2023

Capsicum frustecens merupakan salah satu tanaman hortikultura yang banyak dimanfaatkan sebagaibahan baku industri makanan dan obat-obatan. Buah cabai secara umum mengandung senyawakimia fenol golongan senyawa flavonoid dan capcaisinoid. Penelitian ini bertujuan untukmengetahui senyawa dan potensi bioaktivitas dengan menggunakan pendekatan websitehttps://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ dan http://www.way2drug.com/ . Hasil yang diperoleh daripenelitian ini adalah terdapat 1 senyawa yang terkandung dalam tanaman cabai yaitu Butyl 9,12-octadecadienoate yang termasuk dalam senyawa heterosiklik. Terdapat 20 senyawa dan memilikipotensi bioaktivitas sebagai berpotensi untuk antiinflamasi, antidiare, antibiotik, antioksidan,antiboid, antibakteri, immunostimulant dan antidepresi.
Spatial preposition use predicts children’s spatial map formation
Authors: Nguyen Kim , Roome Hannah , Coughlin Christine , Sherrill Katherine , Preston Alison
Published: July 2023

Children’s ability to build a precise map-based representation of their physical environment increases with age and experience. A key contributor to age-related improvements in spatial map formation is the ability to integrate multiple landmarks within an environment into a single representation. Whilst the ability to form integrated maps of space follows a protracted developmental trajectory, children can communicate and reason about spatial objects and relations from a young age. Here, we tested whether children’s verbal expression of prepositions, a form of relational language that links elements of spoken (or written) language together, predicted children’s ability to form relationships between entities in space. We hypothesized that relational abilities across cognitive domains should track one another, reflecting the development of more complex forms of knowledge that consider multiple entities simultaneously. Across two studies, we assessed children’s (6-12 years) and adults’ (N = 171) preposition use and spatial memory. A map-reading task required participants to give verbal directions for two routes on a map. A virtual navigation task required participants to learn and remember object locations in a virtual arena. A spatial memory composite score captured performance, incorporating metrics of path efficiency, distance error, and angular error. Linear mixed effects models consistently showed that greater preposition use during map-reading was predictive of spatial memory performance in children but not adults. These replicable data show that children’s use of relational language, which can be used to link spatial landmarks and locations, parallels their ability to form a more accurate representation of space.
Hukum Harta Bersama Dalam Nikah Siri
Authors: Dali Muhammad Amin
Published: July 2023

One of the polemics that remains interesting to study is unregistered marriage and its implications. Every marriage event should be recorded in front of the marriage registrar. Marriages that are not recorded are included in unregistered marriages, so they have quite large implications, one of which is the difficulty of dividing joint property in marriage. In this study, it will be discussed how the arrangement of joint assets of unregistered married couples after divorce according to Islamic families. The purpose of this study is to know the arrangement of joint property after divorce for unregistered married couples according to Islamic law, and to know the arrangement of joint property after divorce for unregistered married couples according to Islamic families. This research was conducted with a literature study approach, in which the data were analyzed by means of normative analysis. The results show that Islamic law does not regulate the distribution of joint property in marriage. However, from the point of view of the discovery of the law, joint property is included in 'urf which does not conflict with Islamic law. Shared assets also contain benefits and benefits for husband and wife. According to Islamic law which refers to the urf and maṣlaḥah mursalah methods, joint property must be divided after a divorce occurs, even if the divorce is from an unregistered marriage. The arrangement of the distribution follows customary law (urf) in one particular area. Joint assets of a married couple can be divided after a divorce occurs. However, the arrangement for the distribution of assets must go through the following procedures: First, married couples who are already divorced (divorced) must first apply for marriage isbat. Second, after the application is granted and a marriage certificate is obtained, the couple must apply for a divorce certificate through the Court. Third, after a divorce has been determined between the two, only then can the two spouses settle the joint property, and the distribution is equal. For unregistered married couples who are divorced due to death, there are no strict rules regarding the procedures and methods of dividing assets with unregistered married couples.
PENERAPAN ASAS TIADA PIDANA TANPA KESALAHAN DALAM KETENTUAN PASAL 78 AYAT (15) UNDANG-UNDANG NOMOR 41 TAHUN 1999 TENTANG KEHUTANAN
Authors: Suslianto Suslianto , Hadi Ismet
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memahami penerapan asas tiada pidana tanpa kesalahan dalam ketentuan Pasal 78 Ayat (15) Undang-undang Nomor 41 Tahun 1999 tentang Kehutanan. Hasil penelitian ini, ketentuan pasal ini selain memiliki multitafsir dalam perumusan deliknya yang menyebabkan tidak adanya kepastian hukum, maka ketentuan Pasal 78 Ayat (15) Undang-Undang Nomor 41 Tahun 1999 tentang Kehutanan juga mengesampingkan asas tiada pidana tanpa kesalahan yang menjadi ukuran dalam mempertimbangkan apakah seseorang dapat dipertanggungjawabkan dalam suatu perbuatan atau tidak untuk dapat dikenakan sanksi.
MENINGKATKAN KOMPETENSI LITERASI DIGITAL BERBASIS DIGITAL LITERACY GLOBAL FRAMEWORK (DLGF) DI GLOBAL PERSADA MANDIRI BEKASI
Authors: Muhajirin Adi , Pratama Yusuf Ajif Yunizar
Published: July 2023

Literasi digital merupakan kemampuan untuk mencari, memahami dan menggunakan informasi  dari berbagai sumber digital dengan bijak. UNESCO sudah membuat framework dalam mengukur tingt litarasi digital dengan nama Digital Literacy Global Framework (DLGF). Bahwa DLGF memiliki instrumen yang terdiri dari 1) Information and data literacy, 2) Communication and collaboration, 3) Digital Content Creation, 4) Safety, 5) Problem Solving dan di transformasi oleh KOMINFO menjadi 4 pilar literasi untuk mendukung transformasi digital yaitu 1) Digital Skill, 2) Digital Ethics, 3) Digital Safety dan 4) Digital Culture. Tujuan dalam pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah untuk mengukur dan meningkatkan kemampuan literasi digital masyarakat Kota bekasi dalam menghadapi berita hoaks dan menganalisis sejauh mana tingkat kompetensi literasi digital melalui framework DLGF. Dimana peserta yang mengikuti kegiatan yang telah dilakukan oleh siberkreasi di kota Bekasi sebanyak  sebanyak 234.444 dengan total 2.564.941 dan baru sekitar 9% penduduk yang baru mengikuti. untuk Metode yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data adalah metode kuesioner dan studi kepustakaan (Library Research). Hasil yang didapatkan adalah peningkatan dari Digital Skill 5.47%, Digital Ethics 8.79%, Digital Safety 7.63%, dan Digital Culture 8.47%.
High School Students' Perceptions of Gerakan Literasi Sekolah
Authors: Lansyah Diyahiyah Thotho , Nurhadi Nurhadi , Parahita Bagas Narendra
Published: July 2023

Gerakan Literasi Sekolah atau GLS adalah gerakan yang dipimpin pemerintah melalui Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan untuk menyelenggarakan kegiatan literasi di seluruh pendidikan sekolah. GLS berfokus pada pengembangan karakter melalui bahan bacaan buku dengan menumbuhkan ekosistem literasi di sekolah. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dampak GLS melalui pemahaman dan persepsi siswa terhadap program yang telah dijalani. Metode pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pengumpulan data kualitatif deskriptif melalui wawancara guru dan siswa di salah satu SMA di Boyolali. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa GLS merupakan hasil mobilisasi kebijakan dari pemerintah, dengan terbitnya Permendikbud Nomor 15 Tahun 2015, yang mewajibkan setiap sekolah menyelenggarakan GLS, dan mau tidak mau siswa dituntut untuk melaksanakan peraturan tersebut. Secara umum, GLS di Indonesia masih dalam tahap pertumbuhan minat baca. Penerapan GLS di sekolah dimanfaatkan untuk meningkatkan kualitas sebagai pendongkrak akreditasi. Namun, dalam pelaksanaannya, literasi tidak diimplementasikan oleh pedoman. Tujuan literasi masih perlu dicapai sebagaimana mestinya. Persepsi dan paradigma siswa tentang literasi masih mencakup makna kegiatan membaca dan menulis, kesadaran siswa membaca perlu ditingkatkan, dan GLS perlu diintegrasikan secara optimal dengan GLK dan GLM. Namun, secara keseluruhan, sekolah sudah cukup baik dalam memulai tahapan penerapan GLS di sekolahnya
Disentangling the Effect of Confirmation Bias and Media Literacy on Social Media Users' Susceptibility to Fake News
Authors: Verma Amit , Sharma Abhishika , Sharma Ashish , Prakash Arun , Das Arnab
Published: July 2023

This study explores the effects of confirmation bias, media literacy, and cognitive abilities on social media users' fake news susceptibility. The objective is to disentangle the complex relationships among these factors to understand the underlying mechanisms contributing to the spread of misinformation. Data collection involved an online questionnaire distributed on diverse social media platforms using a combination of convenience and snowball sampling. A total of 500 participants from urban cities in India completed the survey, providing a robust sample for subsequent data analysis. SEM was employed to test the research hypothesis. Findings reveal a significant negative relationship between confirmation bias and susceptibility to fake news, while media literacy demonstrates a significant positive relationship. Cognitive abilities, however, show no significant relationship with susceptibility to fake news. This research paper contributes to the field of media studies by disentangling the effects of confirmation bias and media literacy on social media users' susceptibility to fake news. The findings provide insights into the underlying mechanisms influencing the spread of misinformation and highlight the significance of promoting media literacy and addressing confirmation bias in combating fake news.
EFEKTIVITAS KOMPRES HANGAT DAN REBUSAN KUNYIT TERHADAP PENURUNAN NYERI DISMENORE PADA SISWI SMP
Authors: Nengsih Widya , Angraeni Nelvi
Published: July 2023

Dismenore adalah nyeri perut yang terjadi selama menstruasi. Di Indonesia diperkirakan 54,89% perempuan tersiksa nyeri selama haid. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui keefektifitas pemberian kompres hangat dan rebusan kunyit terhadap penurunan nyeri desminorea pada siswi SMP Negeri 7 Kelas VII 2020. Desain penelitian bersifat quasy eksperimen pretest-postest, data dianalisis dengan data analisa Univariat dan Bivariat dengan T-test dependent. Penelitian ini dilakukan di SMP Negeri 7 Bukittinggi Bulan Juni tahun 2020. Teknik pengambilan sampel dengan teknik purposive sampling dengan jumlah sampel 20 orang siswi. Hasil analisa data univariat diketahui rata-rata nyeri sebelum diberikan kompres hangat adalah 6,80 standar deviasi 2,150, nilai minimum-maximum 3-10 Rata-rata setelah diberikan kompres hangat adalah 1,70 dengan standar deviasi 1,418, nilai minimum-maximum 0-4. Rata-rata nyeri sebelum diberikan rebusan kunyit adalah 6, 80 dengan standar deviasi 2,751, nilai minimum-maximum 10-4 Rata-rata setelah diberikan rebusan kunyit adalah 2,50 dengan standar deviasi 1,716, nilai minimummaximum 0-5 . Selisih rata-rata antara pemberian kompres hangat dengan rebusan kunyit adalah 5,1 : 4,3. Dan pengaruh pemberian kompres hangat dan rebusan kunyit yaitu dengan P Value 0.000 < α =0.05. Kesimpulan penelitian ini berarti ada pengaruh pemberian kompres hangat pada siswi yang mengalami desminorea. Setelah mendapatkan informasi ini diharapakan agar siswi untuk dapat melakukan cara alamiah mengatasi desminorea secara berkelanjutan untuk menggunakan kompres hangat atau rebusan kunyit.
Antihyperglycemic and Glucose Homeostasis Effect of Ethanol and DCM Extract of Gymnema Sylvestre on Type 1 Diabetic Model Rat
Authors: Chowdhury Nasreen , Begum Rokeya , Ali Liaquat , Rahman Md Mahbubur
Published: July 2023

Bacground: Plants have formed the basis for the treatment of diseases in traditional medicine systems for thousands of years and continue to play a major role in the primary health care of about 80% of the world inhabitants. Gymnema sylvestre is one of the most studied herbs which has been claimed to be active against both type of diabetes mellitus.
Objective: The dried powder leaves of Gymnema extracted with ethanol and dichloromethane (DCM) and then its effect were studied in streptozotocin induced type 1 diabetic model rat at different prandial state.
Materials and Methods: In the present study both of the extracts (GS EthOH and GS DCM) of Gymnema sylvestre produced a significant antihyperglycemic effect in type 1 diabetic model rats when the extract was given 30 minutes before glucose load. The effectiveness of the extracts in type 1 diabetic rats with residual insulin secretion indicates that the hypoglycemic effect of active plant compound(s) is probably mediated either by improving insulin secretion from the existing β cells or by increasing its sensitivity.
Results: The baseline value of fasting serum glucose reflects that the degree of damage of β cells by the toxic effect of streptozotocin was gradual. The findings at one week show some spontaneous recovery in water control group and better recovery in all the treated groups. After two weeks, fasting serum glucose level was improved in all the extract treated groups.
Conclusion: The data suggest that Gymnema sylvestre leaf extracts improve the glycemic status in type 1 diabetic model rat.
J Enam Med Col 2021; 11(2): 72-77
Association of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome with Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Authors: Malik Sayeda Shabnam , Khan Mohammad Rezaul Karim , Hannan MA , Alam SK Mahbub
Published: July 2023

Background: Common thought is that diabetic neuropathy is a predisposing factor to entrapment syndromes. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most frequent entrapment neuropathy.
Objectives: To find out association of carpal tunnel syndrome with diabetic polyneuropathy.
Materials and Methods: During the period of March 2013 to September 2015, this cross-sectional study was carried out in the Department of Neurology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka. A total of 100 adult patients having symptoms and signs of polyneuropathy were recruited as study population. Of them 50 patients grouped into diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN) and the rest 50 patients in non-diabetic neuropathy due to other causes.
Results: Out of all patients, the mean age was found 49.60 (13.53) years with 42% female in diabetic neuropathy patients and mean age was 44.64 (15.72) years with 46% female in non-diabetic neuropathy patients. The duration of diabetes was found 8.44 (7.79) years. According to development of Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), in diabetic neuropathy patients, about 58% patients developed CTS while in non-diabetic neuropathy patients, that of 14% (p=0.0001). We found diabetic neuropathy patients have 8.48 times higher possibility of development of CTS than non-diabetic neuropathy patients. On adjusted model, age as confounding variable, diabetic neuropathy and female sex were found significantly associated with development of CTS with adjusted odd ratio 10.92 and 3.78 respectfully (p<0.0001).
Conclusion: In conclusion, we revealed the higher frequency of CTS in diabetics with DPN. As well we also found DPN and female sex were strongly associated with development of CTS. As DPN is a risk factor for CTS, priority should also be given to the treatment of DPN.
J Enam Med Col 2021; 11(2): 78-85
Chronic Sinusitis ─ A Rare Initial Presentation of Childhood Granulomatous Polyangiitis
Authors: Akter Shaheen , Afsun Meher , Atiquzzaman Kazi , Afroze Farhana
Published: July 2023

Childhood granulomatosis with polyangiitis (cGPA), is a rare, potentially fatal necrotizing vasculitis and its clinical features overlap with infection. Clinical manifestations of cGPA varies widely from involvement of upper and/or lower respiratory tract, necrotizing glomerulonephritis and less commonly skin, central nervous system, heart, salivary gland, eye and orbit. A ten-yearold girl was admitted having chronic sinusitis and fever for three months followed by perforating palate ulcer, persistent middle ear effusion, epistaxis, nasal deformity, rapidly progressing pneumonia and necrotizing skin lesions in limbs. Investigations demonstrated high titer of cANCA and vascular granulomatous lesions that confirmed the diagnosis of cGPA. Diagnosis of cGPA at the early stage is difficult because of the nonspecific symptoms which mimic other disorders. This case highlights the difficulty in diagnosing cGPA and the potentially life-threatening consequences of failing to do so.
J Enam Med Col 2021; 11(2): 128-132
Reconstruction of the human lower esophageal sphincter based on ultra-mill imaging for biomechanical analysis
Authors: Xu Jack , Wijenayaka Savindi , Avci Recep , Cheng Leo K. , Du Peng
Published: July 2023

Introduction: The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) controls the passage into the stomach and prevents reflex of contents into the esophagus. Dysfunctions of this region typically involves impairment of muscular function, leading to diseases including gastro-esophageal reflux disease and achalasia. The main objective of this study was to develop a finite element model from a unique human LES dataset reconstructed from an ultra-mill imaging setup, and then to investigate the effect of anatomical characteristics on intraluminal pressures.

Methods: A pipeline was developed to generate a mesh from a set of input images, which were extracted from a unique ultra-mill sectioned human LES. A total of 216 nodal points with cubic Hermite basis function was allocated to reconstruct the LES, including the longitudinal and circumferential muscles. The resultant LES mesh was used in biomechanical simulations, utilizing a previously developed LES mathematical model based on the Visible Human data to calculate intraluminal pressures. Anatomical and functional comparisons were made between the Ultra-mill and Visible human models.

Results: Overall, the Ultra-mill model contained lower cavity (1,796 vs. 5,400 mm3) and muscle (1,548 vs. 15,700 mm3) volumes than the Visible Human model. The Ultra-mill model also developed a higher basal pressure (13.8 vs. 14.7 mmHg) and magnitude of pressure (19.8 vs. 18.9 mmHg) during contraction. Out of all the geometric transformations (i.e., uniform enlargement of volume, lengthening along the center-axis, dilation of the diameter, and increasing muscle thickness), the muscle volume was found to be the main contributor of basal and magnitude of pressures. Increases in length also caused proportional increases to pressures, while dilation of diameter had a less influential reverse effect.

Discussion: The findings provide information on interindividual variability in LES pressure and demonstrates that anatomy has a large influence on pressures. This model forms the basis of more complex simulations involving food bolus transport and predicting LES dysfunctions.
Adolescent: provider connectedness and STI risk reduction following a brief alcohol intervention: findings from a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Dash Genevieve F. , Bryan Angela D. , Yang Manshu , Chung Tammy , Hudson Karen A. , Feldstein Ewing Sarah W.
Published: July 2023

Objective

Given the frequent co-occurrence between alcohol use and sexual behavior among adolescents, alcohol interventions may play a role in helping prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in this age group. Psychotherapy “common factors” are one potential active ingredient in intervention efficacy. Thus, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of a critical common factor, adolescent: provider connectedness, on STI risk reduction at 3 months post-intervention.

Methods

Community-based youth (N = 168) were randomized to two 60-min individual sessions of either motivational interviewing (MI) or brief adolescent mindfulness (BAM). Logistic regressions predicted post-intervention positive STI from adolescent: provider connectedness, intervention condition, and their interaction. Path analytic models tested post-intervention hazardous drinking as a mediator of the association between adolescent: provider connectedness and reduction in STI risk at 3-month follow-up.

Results

Stronger adolescent: provider connectedness reduced risk of STI at 3 months post-intervention, with no differences by treatment condition. A mediational relationship between adolescent: provider connectedness and STI risk via hazardous drinking was not observed.

Conclusion

Psychotherapeutic common factors, including adolescent: provider connectedness, may be important in mitigating adolescent health risk in behavioral interventions, above and beyond intervention condition and beyond the target behavior of the intervention.
PENGARUH TINGKAT KEPERCAYAAN DAN KUALITAS PELAYANAN TERHADAP PENYALURAN DANA ZAKAT MELALUI LAZISMU CIANJUR
Authors: Siroj Sirojudin , Bella Erlina Kusna , Jamil Irpan
Published: July 2023

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh fenomena yang berkembang di masyarakat yaitu masih banyak muzakki yang menyalurkan dana zakatnya secara langsung kepada mustahik tidak melalui Lembaga Amil Zakat, yang diantaranya mengindikasikan menurunnya kesadaran masyarakat dalam menyalurkan dana zakat yang tidak sesuai dengan ketentuan syariat Islam. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji pengaruh tingkat kepercayaan dan kualitas pelayanan terhadap penyaluran dana zakat melalui LAZISMU Cianjur. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan metode deskriptif dan asosiatif. Metode pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan Accidental Sampling melalui metode pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner. Berdasarkan uji koefisien determinasi (R2) besarnya pengaruh Tingkat Kepercayaan dan Kualitas Pelayanan berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap Penyaluran Dana Zakat melalui LAZISMU Cianjur sebesar 74,9%, berarti bahwa 74,9% variabel Penyaluran Dana Zakat dapat dipengaruhi oleh Tingkat Kepercayaan dan Kualitas Pelayanan. Sedangkan sisanya 25,1% dipengaruhi oleh faktor atau variabel lain diluar variabel yang diteliti dalam penelitian ini. Maka untuk itu kepada peneliti selanjutnya direkomendasikan untuk mengembangkan dan memperdalam meneliti faktor atau variabel lain yang memiliki konstribusi.ABSTRACTThis research is motivated by a growing phenomenon in the community that there are still many muzakki who distribute Zakat funds directly to mustahik not through the Amil Zakat institution, which of them indicates a decrease in public awareness in distributing zakat funds that are not in accordance with the provisions of Islamic law. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of the level of trust and quality of service to the distribution of zakat funds through LAZISMU Cianjur. This type of research is quantitative with descriptive and associative methods. Sampling method in this study using Accidental Sampling through data collection methods using questionnaires. Based on the coefficient of determination test (R2) the magnitude of the influence of the level of trust and quality of Service has a significant positive effect on the distribution of Zakat funds through LAZISMU Cianjur by 74.9%, meaning that 74.9% of the variable distribution of Zakat funds can be influenced by the level of trust and quality of service. While the remaining 25.1% is influenced by other factors or variables outside the variables studied in this study. Therefore, the researcher is then recommended to develop and deepen researching factors or other variables that have a contribution.
DEMOCRATIC DECENTRALISATION IN INDIA - CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LIGHT OF GLOBALISATION
Authors: Dr Sujatha. H
Published: July 2023

Decentralization is considered a potentially effective strategy for participatory development and delivery of assistance, particularly in the context of rural development. It contributes to the reduction of inequality and poverty and, thus, promotes local democracy. India has considerable social and economic inequality and poverty. Success stories of several Indian states indicate that India is better able to make democratic decentralization works well than most other countries. This is true because India can offer several helpful preconditions like the long prior experience of democracy, a well-developed capacity to conduct free and fair elections, extensive experience of bureaucrats yielding some influence to elected representatives etc. Although the democratic decentralization has yen number of challenges in India, There are two main strands to the Indian story: remarkable achievements in a few states, and missed opportunities in most. Most state governments have denied elected councils both (urban and rural) sufficient powers and resources to enable them to work well. This paper examines the role of democratic decentralization in promoting inclusive governance like responsive, efficient, equitable and social security in the context of globalization.
Pengaruh Partisipasi Pemakai, Pengalaman Kerja, Tingkat Pendidikan, Pelatihan dan Ketelitian terhadap Kinerja Sistem Informasi Akuntansi
Authors: Minggayoni Kadek Putri , Arizona I Putu Edy , Hartini Made Laksmi Sena
Published: July 2023

The accounting information system is one of the providers of financial information that is much needed by parties with an interest in the company to assist in achieving the company's goals to solve a problem, make decisions and be able to produce precise and accurate information. This study aims to determine the effect of user participation, work experience, level of education, training and accuracy on the performance of accounting information systems at village credit institutions (LPD) in Ubud district. The population of this study were all LPD employees in Ubud District, totaling 382 people. Determination of the sample using purposive sampling technique, in which 78 respondents were obtained. The analysis technique used in this study is multiple linear regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that the level of education, training and thoroughness has a positive effect on the performance of accounting information systems while user participation and work experience have no effect on the performance of accounting information systems.
Pengaruh Profitabilitas, Pertumbuhan Perusahaan, Leverage, Likuiditas, serta Struktur Modal terhadap Nilai Perusahaan
Authors: Yusmita Ni Kadek Riesna , Mahaputra I Nyoman Kusuma Adnyana , Suwandewi Putu Ayu Meidha
Published: July 2023

This research was conducted to analyze the effect of Profitability, Company Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, and Capital Structure on the Value of manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2019-2021. The research population is a manufacturing company listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2019-2021 period. The sample of this research were 84 companies which were determined using a purposive sampling method. The analysis technique used in this study is multiple linear regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that the Company's Growth has a positive effect on firm value. While the variables of Profitability, Leverage, Liquidity, and Capital Structure have no effect on firm value.
To Identify the Presence of Phytochemicals in Medicinal Plants Such as Clitoria Ternatea and Pterocarpus Santalinus using Different Solvents Followed by Anti-microbial Activity Against E. Coli
Authors: - Baishali Acharya , - Adyasa Pattnayak , - Dharitri Priyadarsini , - Rajat Kumar Nayak
Published: July 2023

There are abundant therapeutic plants out there in the vegetation providing numerous health benefits and waiting to be discovered more about them. There are diversions of plants that provide medicinal aid to various ailments and are differentiated based on the various plant families they belong to. In this study, we focus on the two species that belong to the same family. i.e., Fabaceae which are, Clitoria ternatea and Pterocarpus santalinus. Fabaceae plant family is believed to consist of humungous health benefits including antimicrobial activities, helping in wound healing, being anti-cancer. The presence of a wide variety of secondary bioactive metabolites, including Alkaloids, Flavonoids, Coumarins, Terpenoids, Sterols, and Phenolic acids which have been frequently reported to be present in various plant species of this Fabaceae family, may explain the variety of medicinal effects of these plants: Since ancient times, the Fabaceae plant family has been employed as a source of medicinal plants due to its extensive distribution. This extensive study has been done to observe the presence of phytochemicals of medicinal plants such as Clitoria ternatea and Pterocarpus santalinus using different solvents followed by anti-microbial activity against E. coli, and the presence of various important phytochemicals was marked, interestingly Pterocarpus santalinus showed a clear presence of Cardiac Glycoside when dissolved in methanol solvent, it was also observed that these plant samples have an immense capability to inhibit the microbial contamination and growth, especially when dipped and kept in an acidified water solvent. This is the first research that investigates the phytochemical properties and antibacterial activity of Clitoria ternatea and Pterocarpus santalinus. For performing the antibacterial property against E. coli, the agar well diffusion method was employed. When done against E. coli, methanol extract of Red Sandalwood produced the zone of inhibition with the largest diameter i.e., 25.5 mm, followed by acidified water extract of Aparajita of 23.0 mm and hydro alcohol extract of Aparajita about 11.5 mm. There is no zone of inhibition for methanol extract of Aparajita and hydro alcohol, acidified water extract of Red Sandalwood.
Corporate Social Responsibility: An Emerging Tool for Community Development in India
Authors: - Ashutosh Kumar Jha , - Navindra Kumar Totala
Published: July 2023

The term Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to all the activities of the corporate for uplifting the socio-economic condition of the people in the society. Although CSR is not a new concept, in the modern era the significance of Corporate Social Responsibility has increased.
Prior to the implementation of The Companies Act, 2013 corporate used to spend voluntary for community development, but after the implementation of new Companies Act, the corporates started spending in welfare activity mandatorily. This move of government brought a huge opportunity for community development. More number of companies started coming forward for welfare activity. This article discusses about the role of business organization in community development. This research paper tried to identify the spending amount and different development sectors, where the business organization spends huge amount and conduct several social activities in order to provide benefits to the society under its CSR programme.
Evaluasi Job Safety Analysis Guna Meminimalisir Potensi Kecelakaan Kerja Karyawan PT AAA
Authors: Akbar Syahrul , Mahbubah Nina aini
Published: July 2023

Sebuah perusahaan konstruksi memiliki ketergantungan terhadap para pekerja di lapangan. Dalamm pengelolaan keselamatan dan Kesehatan kerja (K3). PT AAA merupakan perusahaan jasa kontruksi memetakan sumber bahaya utama pada aktivitas pemindahan material dari satu titik ke titik lainnya.. Salah satu aktivitas yang mempunyai potensi bahaya adalah proses produksi Ball Front. Job Safety analysis digunakan sebagai metode penyelesaian masalah. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis potensi bahaya sebagai upaya pencegahan Potensi bahaya pada proses produksi Ball Front terbesar terdapat bahaya tergores sebanyak 20 kali, kemudian diikuti oleh terpercik sebanyak 19 kali. Sedangkan potensi bahaya yang memiliki frekuensi paling sedikit yaitu bahaya terjepit sebanyak 3 kali. Dan kejatuhan sebanyak 1 kali. Rekomendasi yang diberikan adalah penggunaan APD dan pengecekan mesin secara berkala.
Study of Auditory Brainstem Evoked Response at Varying Frequencies in Subclinical Hypothyroid Subjects
Authors: Jha Indira , Alam Kabir , Keshari Kaushal K. , Sinha Niska , Kumar Tarun
Published: July 2023

Background:

Hearing deterioration in hypothyroid subject was documented by Kemp. Cristiane et al. reported delayed waves latency in subclinical hypothyroid subjects. Recording of auditory brain stem evoked response in subclinical hypothyroid subjects at 80 dB and varying frequencies has been done.

Materials and Methods:

Case control study. Group 1, N = 30 control subjects, free T3, free T4, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) within normal range. Group 2, N = 30 subclinical hypothyroid subjects, TSH was between 4.6-8 microIU/L. Student Unpaired t test was done. Those on epileptic, neuroleptics, depression, psychosis drugs, inflammatory, proliferative, traumatic ear disorder, smokers, on tobacco, COVID-19 positive subjects, altered sensorium, drug abuse, diabetes mellitus, neuropathy, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmia, family history of hearing disorder, and furosemide drug were excluded. Auditory brainstem evoked response (ABER) done.

Results:

Mean ± SD of Brainstem evoked response auditory (BERA) waves III, V, interpeak latencies at 80 dB, 2, 4,6 KHz reported delay and significant in subclinical hypothyroid group as compared to control.

Conclusion:

BERA study at 6 KHz and 80 dB detects central neuropathy earlier in subclinical hypothyroid patients.
Analyzing Factors Influencing Accounting Application Adoption Using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) Model Among F&B MSMEs in West Java
Authors: Tambunan Naomi Agatha Dwi Putri
Published: July 2023

Micro, small, and medium-sized businesses are crucial to Indonesia's long-term economic success. MSMEs accounted for 97 percent of employment in Indonesia in 2021, generated 60.42 percent of the country's total investment, and produced 61.07 percent of the country's GDP. Despite their significance to the national economy, many MSMEs continue to face difficulties. Capital constraints are one such factor. Limited financial management ability was noted as a cause for the low level of loans extended to MSMEs in Indonesia. Previous research found that accounting apps can improve MSMEs’ financial management capabilities and thus increase their access to finance. Despite the advantages of accounting software and the availability of various free accounting apps, a low adoption rate of accounting apps is found in the highly competitive culinary MSMEs in West Java. This study used the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) to investigate the variables that affect the intentions and actual use of accounting apps in culinary MSMEs. According to UTAUT, performance expectation, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating circumstances impact behavioral intention to adopt a system, whereas facilitating conditions and behavioral intention influence actual usage of the system. The quantitative approach was used in data collection, using questionnaires sent out to West Java’s MSMEs in the culinary sector. The PLS-SEM was then used to analyze the 131 survey responses. The results showed that MSMEs' performance expectation, effort expectancy, and facilitating conditions positively affected their behavioral intentions to utilize accounting apps. Behavioral intentions and facilitating conditions also affected users' actual app utilization. Therefore, it is suggested that developers of accounting apps and the government use these variables to increase the usage of the applications. Future research may include broader predictors to explain better the usage of accounting apps in light of the study's limitations.
THE ANALYSIS OF LECTURERS’ ROLE IN FORMING CLASSROOM INTERACTION AMONG STUDENTS: A CASE STUDY AT SMARATUNGGA BUDDHIST STUDY COLLEGE
Authors: Budiyanto Budiyanto
Published: July 2023

The importance of classroom interaction in EFL (English as a Foreign Language) instruction is occasionally lost on educators. The interaction in the classroom is crucial to assimilating and embracing the target language. As a result of successful information transfer from the teacher to the students, good contact can lead to an increase in students' language acquisition. Because the focus of the classroom interaction study is on how interlocutors make meaning of one another's contributions, the findings can be used as a diagnostic tool to identify issues with discourse management and crucial occurrences that learners confront. Researchers used qualitative methods, including discourse analysis and case studies. Smaratungga Buddhist College Study College was conducted this investigation. The researchers anticipate that learners will be motivated and inspired by the interactional situation. This study focuses on how the teacher creates interaction in the classroom. The success of all outcomes depends on how well students interact. Researchers agree with their actions while they are interacting with the teacher or one another.
Pragmatisme Peirce dalam Hermeneutika Teks
Authors: Sukmawati U. , Akbar Reza
Published: July 2023

Salah satu istilah yang sering kita jumpai di berbagai literatur filsafat adalah teori kebenaran pragmatism yang dicetuskan oleh Charles Sander Peirce. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendemonstrasikan implementasi pragmatismenya dalam teori penafsiran teks. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian yang bercorak kualitatif dan kepustakaan. Teknik pengumpulan datanya menggunakan teknik dokumentasi dengan analisis datanya ditempuh dengan cara deskriptif dan konseptual. Ada beragam cara menerapkan pragmatisme Pierce ke dalam penafsiran teks. Cara yang dapat dilakukan adalah dengan mengambil konsep pragmatisme dari aspek practical bearingnya. Cara lainnya, khusus teks otoritatif, konsep pragmatisme yang dapat digunakan cenderung mengarah pada konsep determinate dan definite.
Peningkatan Mutu Madrasah Diniyah dengan Pengawasan Forum Komunikasi Diniyah Takmiliyah
Authors: Maulana Acep Ridwan , Susanto Daris , Yunita Rika
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui FKDT untuk meningkatkan kualitas mutu di Madrasah Diniyah. Forum Komunikasi Diniyah Takmiliyah (FKDT) adalah wadah yang dibentuk oleh penyelenggara diniyah takmiliah sebagai ajang komunikasi sekaligus bertukar informasi antar penyelenggara diniyah takmiliyah dan peeningkatan mutu madin. Sementara untuk program peningkatan mutu pengelolaan madrasah diniyah diharapkan bagi pengelola madrasah diniyah untuk aktif berkomunikasi dan sharing pengalaman dengan pengelola yang lain. Dengan komunikasi yang intensif diharapkan pengelolaan madrasah diniyah akan semakin baik. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif, dimana peneliti melakukan proses penelitian melalui wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang dilakukan oleh peneliti tentang FKDT untuk meningkatkan mutu di Madrasah Diniyah di peroleh hasil FKDT menfasilitasi diniyah melalui Koordinator Desa untuk bisa mengunggah database santri. FKDT juga berencana untuk melakukan pelatihan kepada setiap perwakilan diniyah agar hal-hal administrasi di internal diniyah dapat lebih terstruktur dan memungkinkannya untuk lebih terbuka dalau menjangkau bantuan dari pemerintah.