bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ideological Partisan of Political Parties and Reforms in Education: A Study of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf Government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (2013-18)
Authors: Shah Ayaz Ali , Khan Sheraz , Ali Iftikhar
Published: June 2021

This paper is about the linkage between party's ideological orientation and subsequent education reforms once they come into government after winning elections by taking Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as a case study. It was found that though the improvement was made in certain aspects of education like budgetary allocation, erection of monitoring mechanisms and healthy up rise movement in enrolment. However, they were found wanting on one crucial front: reforms in textbooks and curriculum. Certain changes were made at the cost of others that came under criticism from some segment of society which again led to the Islamization of curriculum. The province had long struggled to make some healthy changes in the books by the previous government, but all this was revised by the incumbent government. Data was collected through secondary sources by consulting books, research paper, reports and newspaper articles.
The Relationship between CEO Characteristics & External Auditing Quality: A Longitudinal Assessment
Authors: Banbhan Ashfaque Ali , Abbasi Khalid Hussain , Nizamani Farheen Qasim
Published: June 2021

All publicly-traded companies are required by law to disclose their accurate financial information in order to reduce information asymmetries. This study focuses quantitatively on the impact of top management on the quality of corporate audits. Using company financial data, this study found that there is a positive correlation between highquality audits and company performance, as a higher quality audit can ensure rigorous follow-up to financial reports. This study also broadens the understanding of a higher-level manager in the presence of a quality audit.
Deliberation of Fraud Triangle Theory: A Comparison among Public and Private Commercial Banks of Sindh, Pakistan
Authors: Anand Vivek , Nizamani Muhammad Qasim , Nizamani Farheen Qasim
Published: June 2021

The research has been conducted to apply the most fundamental concept of fraud triangle theory, introduced by Donald Cressey's in 1950-53, to private and public commercial banks of Sindh, Pakistan. According to this theory, Donald Cressey identified that when three-component/factor i-e pressure, opportunity, and rationalization, comes into an individual's life, he is very likely to commit fraud. Eight different hypotheses are drawn for this study to test the elements of the fraud triangle in public and private sector banks. The study adopted a primary source of data collection, with a sample size of 600 distributed to respondents of the two largest bank of Pakistan, i-e, the National Bank of Pakistan and Habib Bank Limited. The statistical Mann-Whitney U-Test applied to test the hypotheses. The results of the study disclosed that the employees in public sector banks in Sindh, facing more financial pressure, the internal control of public banks is also week; hence fraudsters find more opportunities to commit fraud and the employees working in public banks also behave rationalization for their illicit activities.
Status of International Labour Standards in Brick Kiln Industry of Pakistan
Authors: Lanjwani Bisharat Ali , Aslam Fehmida , Shah Anwar ul Mustafa
Published: June 2021

This research article attempts to investigate "State of Implementation of International Labour Organization (ILO) Labour Standards in Brick Kiln Industry of Pakistan". Based on qualitative methods, this research/investigation has tried to understand different processes and mechanisms through which the government of Pakistan is fulfilling its international obligation i.e., provision of Core Labour Rights to the workers of brick kiln industry in the country. From all its Conventions, ILO has picked 8 Conventions and grouped them under four most basic human rights as which include Conventions 87 and 98 as "The right to organize and engage in collective bargaining", Conventions 100 and 111 as "The right to equality at work", Conventions 138 and 182 as "The abolition of child labour" and Conventions 29 and 105 as "The abolition of forced labour". To investigate the state of implementation of ILO Labour Standards, six districts were chosen from four provinces of Pakistan. Through focused group discussions and in-depth interviews, data was collected from brick kin workers, brick owners, labour activists, trade unionists, labour lawyers and officials of the labour departments.
DENTINGAN PALU TEMPA PENGARAJIN PANDAI BESI SUNGAI PUAR MULAI SUNYI
Authors: Armila Armila
Published: June 2021

Nagari Sungai Puar adalah nagari dengan tanah yang subur terletak diantara dua gunung api, Merapi dan Singgalang. Masyarakat menggantungkan diri pada pertanian dan kerajinan pandai besi. Nagari ini sudah memproduksi alat-alat pertanian sejak zaman kolonial belanda. Banyaknya pandai besi yang menjadikan kegiatan tempa ini menjadi mata pencaharian. Akan tetapi seiring perkembangan pasar global  tempa sungai puar mulai terkikis, karena terjadi perbedaan kualitas dan persaingan harga. Ketidakmampuan pengrajin dalam meningkatkan kualitas membuat industri ini mulai sepi dan mulai ditinggalkan. Produk China mulai banyak digunakan.  Kurangnya transfer teknologi yang membuat pengrajin tidak mampu mengembangkan industri ini menjadi industri yang mempunyai daya saing dan dapat menjadi tuan rumah di nagari sendiri seperti dulu. Proses tempa yang dilakukan secara manual membuat proses produksi rendah dan kualitas produk kurang bagus, serta proses pengerasan logam  yang dilakukan tidak sesuai dengan kaidah metalurgi menyebabkan produk kurang kuat dan daya tahan terhadap korosi rendahKata kunci: pandai besi, tempa, pengerasan logam, pasar global, korosi
PEMILIHAN PUPUK PADA TAMANAM PADI BERBASIS WEB UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL PANEN DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODHE ANALITICAL HIERARCY PROSES
Authors: Yahyan Wahyuni , Siregar Muhammad Ilham A
Published: June 2021

Salah satu hasil pertanian yang digunakan oleh masyarakat indonesia pada umumnya adalah padi. Faktor penting dalam pembudiayaaan tamanan padi ada pupuk. Pemupukan bertujuann untuk menjaga unsur hara pada tanaman padi agar dapat berkembar dengan baik dan dapt terhindar dari hama dan penyakit. Sistem pendukung keputusan dibuat menggunakan metode Analytical Hierarchy Prosses (AHP) berbasis web untuk memberikan informasi dan membantu petani dalam membuat keputusan mengenai jenis pupuk benih padi yang akan mereka gunakan. Karena itu peneliti akan mengulas bagaimana memilih jenis pemupukan bibit padi unggul. Jika petani dapat memilih pupuk benih padi berkualitas, maka panen akan sesuai dengan keinginan, maka sistem pendukung keputusan untuk pemilihan jenis pupukuntuk benih unggul dibuat menggunakan metode Analytical Hierarcy Prosses (AHP) berbasis web untuk memfasilitasi petani dalam mendapatkan informasi dan membantu petani dalam pengambilan keputusan tentang jenis pupuk benih padi yang akan mereka gunakan.
Manajemen risiko proyek pembangunan rumah khusus suku anak dalam (SAD) Provinsi Jambi
Authors: Hazriyanti Novi , Hidayat Benny , Ophiyandri Taufika
Published: June 2021

Proyek pembangunan rumah khusus suku anak dalam (SAD) adalah salah satu proyek yang unik dimana penerima bantuan masyarakat dengan latar belakang yang sangat memegang erat sosial/budayanya, sehingga dalam pembangunan konstruksi terdapat kendala terkait karakteristik sosial/budaya yang dikaitkan dengan tanah leluhur, lokasi pembangunan didalam hutan dekat dengan komunitas asli mereka tinggal ditambah lagi status lahan yang belum clear and clear, dan koordinasi dan komunikasi yang terkendala pada saat pelaksanaan. Tujun penelitian Adalah untuk mengidentifikasi risiko-risiko apa saja yang termasuk kedalam tahap perencanaan, tahap pelaksanaan dan tahap pasca konstruksi, risiko-risiko dominan apa saja yang berpengaruh terhadap pembangunan rumah khusus suku anak dalam (SAD) di Provinsi Jambi, dan memberikan aksi mitigasi risiko.
DETAIL DESAIN EMBUNG DANAU KERING KOTA PADANG
Authors: Z Syofyan
Published: June 2021

Air dibutuhkan dalam kehidupan sedang ketersediaan air dari tahun ke tahun semakin berkurang sebaliknya kebutuhan akan air semakin meningkat setiap tahunnya. Kebutuhan air sebagai sumber air baku dan berbagai keperluan terutama untuk keperluan irigasi tetap perlu kiranya diambil langkah - langkah dalam usaha penyediaannya.

Dalam upaya penyediaan air baku ini, Pengembangan dan Pengelolaan Sumber Air Sumatera Barat memilih untuk membangun Embung sebagai penampung air. Untuk tujuan tersebut perlu dilakukan terlebih dahulu pembuatan Perencanaan Embung dalam hal ini membuat Detail Desain, dalam perencanaan Embug diperlukan analisa hidrologi yang terdiri dari analisa curah hujan rancangan, analisa kebutuhan Air di Daerah Studi, analisa debit banjir rancangan, kebutuhan daya tampung dan tinggi Embung dalam Detail Desain, dan analisa hidrolis konstruksi dan analisa stabilitas konsruksi agar bangunan aman terhadap kondisi yang berbahaya. Pengembangan dan Pengelolaan Sumber Air Sumatera Barat merealisasikan pembuatan perencanaan Embung (Detail Desain) pada Embung Danau Kering yang terletak di Desa Ulu Gadut kecamatan Pauh di Kot Padang.Dari hasil analisa diperoleh debit banjir rencana periode ulang 100 tahun sebesar 251.737 m3/dt, volume tampungan sebesar 894.770 m3 berada pada elevasi +105,00 m yang digunakan sebagai elevasi mercu pelimpah, elevasi muka air banjir pada ketinggian +106,78 m, elevasi puncak bendungan pada ketinggian +108,00 m, elevasi dasar sungai pada ketinggian +90.00 m, tinggi jagaan diambil 2,00 m, tinggi bendungan 18,00 m, lebar mercu bendungan 50,00 m,kemiringan lereng upstream 1:3,00, kemiringan lereng down stream 1:2,00. Tipe konstruksi bendungan Beton dengan Penyangga (concrete buttress dams)

Konstruksi stabil terhadap gaya-gaya yang terjadi pada kondisi yang berbahaya. volume genangan dan luas areal genangan 894.770 m3 dan 168.443,77 m2.
ANALISIS KINERJA WAKTU PELAKSANAAN PROYEK DENGAN METODE PERFORMANCE INTENSITY
Authors: Sugiyanto Sugiyanto , Umam Ah. Nasihul
Published: June 2021

Pemerintah daerah Kabupaten Tuban saat ini sedang giat meningkatkan sarana pelayanan kesehatan bagi masyarakat, khususnya bagi warga/penduduk yang berdomisili jauh dari pusat perkotaan, salah satunya adalah dengan membangun gedung puskesmas baru di lokasi Desa Prambonwetan Kecamatan Rengel Tuban Jawa Timur. Berdasarkan target durasi proyek pembangunan gedung tersebut, maka pada pelaksanaannya harus dilakukan secara efektif dan efisien sehingga target selesainya proyek sesuai jadwal rencana. Di lain pihak, momentum management memberikan kemudahan bagi penggunanya karena tidak diperlukan data biaya serta semua data yang diolah dan digunakan dalam perhitungan rumus adalah dengan berbasis waktu. Momentum management dapat memberikan early warning atau peringatan dini agar kontraktor dapat mengambil tindakan lebih dini sebelum kejadian proyek mengalami terlambat yang lebih jauh. Perfomance intensity merupakan salah satu kunci penting di dalam momentum management. Dengan performance intensity dapat diketahui kecepatan kerja tiap periode, durasi yang dibutuhkan untuk menyelesaikan proyek pada saat pelaporan serta dapat menentukan status proyek dan prediksi tanggal selesainya proyek. Hal inilah yang menjadi keunggulan metode performance intensity dibandingkan dengan metode yang lain. Dengan menggunakan metode ini selama 13 periode atau selama 180 hari kalender kerja didapatkan hasil bahwa proyek ini pada awal periode yakni periode ke-1 sampai dengan periode ke-5 mengalami keterlambatan dari yang direncanakan, tetapi di pertengahan proyek berjalan lebih cepat dari jadwal dan dapat menyelesaikan proyek tepat jadwal pada mendekati batas akhir waktu proyek. Berdasarkan prediksi selesainya tanggal proyek pada periode ke-3, proyek diprediksi berakhir lebih dari 180 hari dan dipastikan akan mengalami keterlambatan jadwal dari rencana berdasarkan posisi saat pelaporan tersebut. Kemudian berdasarkan pengamatan pada periode ke-11, proyek diprediksi akan selesai tepat pada 180 hari dan kinerja waktu proyek mencapai ketepatan jadwal sesuai dengan yang direncanakan berdasarkan posisi saat pelaporan tersebut.

Kata Kunci: Momentum Management, Early Warning, Performance Intensity, Periode, dan Kinerja Waktu
IDENTIFIKASI MANAJEMEN RISIKO KINERJA BIAYA PADA PROYEK KONTRUKSI GEDUNG DI PROVINSI SUMATRA BARAT (Dilihat dari sudut pandang kontraktor)
Authors: Honesti Leli , Ramadhan Jelang
Published: June 2021

Proyek konstruksi memiliki sejumlah risiko yang bervariatif, serta menghadapi banyak masalah ketidakpastian dan risiko, jika terjadi dapat mengurangi kerugian biaya yang dapat menjadikan kontraktor mengalami kerugian. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor risiko yang mempengaruhi biaya pada proyek pembangunan Irigasi di Kabupaten Kerinci. Proses didalam manajemen risiko proyek adalah identifikasi faktor-faktor risiko, analisa risiko. Penelitian untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor risiko dilakukan secara kualitatif, dengan menganalisa data persepsi yang didapat dari kuesioner dengan responden kontraktor proyek pembangunan irigasi yang ada di Kabupaten Kerinci. Analisa data diolah dengan statistik deskriptif, statistical program for the social sciences (SPSS), dan analisa level risiko, untuk mendapatkan rangking factor. Hasil analisa data menunjukkan ada lima faktor risiko utama yang berpengaruh terhadapbiaya pada proyek pembangunan proyek Irigasi di Kabupaten Kerinci, yaitu : Kurang tepatnya perencanaan biaya, jadwal dan mutu, rangking 1 (95.26%); Kondisi tanah yang tidak terduga, rangking 2 (93,16 %); Cuaca yang sangat buruk, rangking 3 (91,58%); Kenaikan harga yang tidak terduga untuk tenaga kerja dan bahan, rangking 4 (86,84 %); Ketelitian dalam memilih personil, rangking 5 (82,11 %). Dari olahan data analisa regresi ditemukan 5 faktor yang mempengaruhi/signifikan, diantaranya X2, X9, X11, X13, X14, diantara 5 faktor diatas ada 1 yang sangat signifikan yaitu X2 ( kurang tepatnya dalam pekerjaan konstruksi).
ANALISIS PENERAPAN KESEHATAN DAN KESELAMATAN KERJA (K3) DI PERUSAHAAN JASA KONSTRUKSI KOTA PAYAKUMBUH
Authors: Putra Ade Dwi , Syamsuir Elvi , Wahyuni Fatma Ira
Published: June 2021

Salah satu tujuan dari penerapan keselamatan dan kesehatan kerja (K3) adalah untuk mencegah terjadinya kecelakaan kerja itu sendiri. Pada pelaksanaan konstruksi dituntut untuk tidak terjadi atau meminimalkan kecelakaan kerja dengan salah satu caranya adalah dengan menerapkan Sistem Menajemen Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja (SMK3) yang baik sesuai dengan peraturan yang berlaku. Telah dilakukan suatu penelitian analisis penerapan Kesehatan dan Keselamatan (K3) di perusahaan jasa konstruksi kota Payakumbuh. Hal ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penerapan SMK3 pada setiap proyek konstruksi di kota Payakumbuh serta untuk mengetahui apakah kontraktor telah menerapkan SMK3 di perusahaannya. Metode yang digunakan adalah kuatitatif. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa 31% menggunakan program K3 dan 69% belum menerapkannya. Penyebab beberapa perusahaan tidak bisa menerapkan SMK3 adalah perusahaan tidak mempunyai dana khusus untuk K3 di proyek. Selain itu, tenaga kerja yang tidak disiplin cendrung mengabaikan APD dalam pekerjaan dan tidak adanya tenaga ahli K3 di perusahaan. Perlu adanya pengawasan yang lebih pada setiap perusahan jasa kontruksi, pekerja kontruksi dalam penerapan K3 disetiap pekerja kontruksi terutama di Kota Payakumbuh.
PERANCANGAN PENGEMBANGAN OBJEK WISATA LUBUAK SODA NAGARI TAMBANGAN KABUPATEN TANAH DATAR SUMATERA BARAT
Authors: Sufina Meri , Nanda Nanda
Published: June 2021

Tambangan merupakan salah satu nagari yang termasuk kedalam wilayah sepuluh koto Kabupaten Tanah Datar, provinsi Sumatera Barat. Nagari ini terletak diperbatasan Kota Padang Panjang menuju Tanah Datar, sebelah kanan dari arah Padang Panjang. Nagari tambangan merupakan wilayah yang masih asri yang rata-rata masyarakatnya bertani. Daerah Nagari Tambangan dipenuhi dengan hamparan sawah, ladang, dan pengairan yang jernih. Sumber air yang jernih inilah yang dimanfaatkan sebagai tempat wisata pemandian Lubuak soda. Objek wisata ini mulai dibuka untuk umum bulan Mei tahun 2019. Penamaan soda karena airnya mengeluarkan gelembung-gelembung seperti soda. Pengunjung yang datang sangat ramai, yang tidak hanya warga lokal tetapi juga dari berbagai daerah. Seiring perkembanganya, Objek Wisata Lubuak Soda belum terkelola dengan baik. Banyak tenda-tenda penjual makanan yang dibangun sembarangan. Dan juga terjadi kesalahan dimana pemanfaatan jembatan sebagai lahan parkir. Dan masih banyak infrastruktur yang belum lengkap sebagai objek wisata, seperti tempat ganti pakaian yang hanya berupa tenda terpal sederhana. Selain itu belum tersedia toilet umum yang memadai, yang ada hanya wc yang masih tradisional berdinding terpal dan dengan pemanfaatan air sungai sebagai pembuangan akhir. Untuk itu penulis ingin mengembangkan bagaimana perancangan pemandian lubuak soda agar lebih tertata rapi, bersih dan lengkap.
PENGUJIAN KARATERISTIK PENGISIAN BATERAI DARI GENERATOR DC MAGNET PERMANEN MENGGUNAKAN SOLAR CHARGING CONTROLLER
Authors: Yamashika Herris , Kamil Mahyessie
Published: June 2021

Penelitian ini melakukan pengujian karateristik pengisian baterai yang menggunakan generator DC magnet permanen sebagai sumber, dan pengaturan pengisian baterai menggunakan Solar Charging Controller (SCC) yang sering dipakai sebagai pengatur pengisian dari panel surya. Pengujian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui nilai tegangan dan rpm minimal generator agar baterai dapat terisi. Pelaksanaan pengujian dilakukan menggunakan generator DC magnet permanen dengan kapasitas 250 watt, 24 Volt, pada putaran 2750 rpm. Genarator ini dihubungkan ke SCC untuk mengatur pengisian baterai VRLA 12 Volt 7 Ah, dan beban lampu 12 Volt 5 Watt sebanyak 20 buah. Sebagai penggerak mula, digunakan motor induksi 3 fasa yang putarannya dapat diatur melalui Variable Speed Drive (VSD). Parameter arus dan tegangan dari masing-masing generator, baterai, dan beban lampu akan diamati. Untuk mengetahui putarang generator, rpm meter digunakan untuk mengetahui putaran generator. Dari hasil pengujian diperoleh bahwa tegangan minimum generator agar dapat mengisi baterai adalah 12.3 Volt pada putaran 1630 rpm.
ANALISIS HASIL PERCOBAAN ALAT PRAKTIKUM RUGI-RUGI ALIRAN DALAM PIPA
Authors: Yusuf Nefli , Hariadi Hariadi
Published: June 2021

The phenomenon of flow in a pipe is one of the experiments carried out in the Mechanical Phenomenon Practicum in bachellor of Mechanical Engineering. In this paper, we will describe the experimental results of the tool that was made in mechanical engineering prgram, west sumatera muhammadiyah university for the first time. The pump used is large enough to 1.0 HP, it is expected that the pressure will be high enough and cause turbulent flow. Measuring instruments installed are Pressure Gauge, Stopwatch, and Water Meter. Water is pumped from the source (reservoir) in the form of a tub to a network of pipes with diameters of ¾ ", ½" and 5/8 "by installing pressure sensors at the pump output and each of pipe. The water meter is useful for measuring the rate of water, resulting in greater flow losses. At the greater the flow velocity, resulting in a large Reynolds Number, while the velocity, at this time, namely by measuring the output capacity of 5 ml which is then measured the time needed using a stopwatch. The variation of the water flow rate is made by distinguishing the valve openings, namely 4/4 total openings then ¾, ½ and ¼. The experimental results show that the smaller the valve opening than the smaller the flow rateflow friction loss has not so effect because of the flow is in turbulent conditions. The design of this experimental tool is in compliance with the friction theory of fluid flow in pipes, closed flow, for the next stage it is necessary to develop a tool by entering the length per diameter factor (parameter)of the circulation pipe, further for laminar flow where the sensitivity of the Reynolds number has more effect on friction losses so need the precision measurement tools.
ANALISIS PERBANDINGAN UNJUK KERJA TURBIN PLTA BATANG AGAM TERHADAP KONDISI PADA SAAT KOMISIONING
Authors: Hariadi Hariadi , Muchlisinalahuddin Muchlisinalahuddin , Meilisa Mira
Published: June 2021

The Batang Agam Hydroelectric Power Plant is the oldest Hydroelectric Power Plant in West Sumatera, which is located in the district of Lima Puluh Kota. The Hydroelectric Power Plant started operating in 1976 with a Nett power is 10.5 MW. In its operation so far the turbine of the Batang Agam Hydroelectric Power Plant decrease in the performance compared to the initial commissioning. The impact of decreasing turbine efficiency of Batang Agam Hydroelectric Power Plant lead use of water to convert its energy electricity be wasteful. Therefore it is necessary to research so that the turbine can effectively use the river water that has been dammed in the Kolam Tando more efficient. From the results of analysis obtained the conclusion that the efficiency of the turbine Batang Agam Hydroelectric Power Plant at 3.5 MW from the highest to the lowest; Unit 1 with 86.7% efficiency, Unit 3 with 83.9% efficiency and Unit 2 with 79.2% efficiency. Compared with commissioning data unit-units in the turbine of Batang Agam Hydroelectric Power Plant has decreased efficiency of the amount; Unit 1 of 0.32%, Unit 2 of 7.80% and Unit 3 is 3.05%.
Relasi Self-Esteem dan Body Image dalam Terpaan Media Sosial Instagram
Authors: Martanatasha Michelia , Primadini Intan
Published: June 2021

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh fenomena ‘detoks media sosial’ yang sedang dilakukan oleh masyarakat untuk menghindari dampak negatif dari media sosial. Tingginya pengguna aktif Instagram di Indonesia, yaitu 80 % dari total 150 juta pengguna aktif media sosial, menyebabkan masyarakat rentan terkena gangguan kesehatan mental yang ditimbulkan dari penggunaan media sosial Instagram secara berlebih. Gangguan yang ditimbulkan adalah gangguan pada citra tubuh dan pada kepercayaan diri. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat pengaruh antara tingkat terpaan media sosial Instagram terhadap tingkat self-esteem melalui tingkat persepsi mengenai body image. Penelitian ini menggunakan teori perbandingan sosial dengan konsep terpaan media, body image, dan self-esteem. Metodologi penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan sifat penelitian eksplanatif. Responden penelitian ini adalah 400 responden dengan menggunakan teknik non probability purposive sampling dengan penyebaran kuesioner secara online. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah uji analisis jalur untuk mengetahui pengaruh tidak langsung antara tiga variabel. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh tidak langsung antara ketiga variabel yang digunakan. Selain itu, terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan antara tingkat terpaan media sosial Instagram terhadap tingkat persepsi mengenai body image sebesar 7,6% dan tingkat persepsi mengenai body image terhadap tingkat self-esteem sebesar 68,3%. Akan tetapi, antara terpaan media sosial Instagram dengan tingkat self-esteem tidak memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan. Hasil ini membuktikan bahwa penggunaan media sosial Instagram dapat memengaruhi citra tubuh yang dimiliki oleh seseorang yang juga memengaruhi self-esteem.

Kata Kunci: Body image, Instagram, Media Sosial, Self-esteem, Teori Perbandingan Sosial
Adapting an HBCU-inspired framework for Black student success in U.S. LIS education
Authors: Ndumu Ana , Walker Shaundra
Published: June 2021

This perspective essay explores Gasman & Arroyo’s (2014) HBCU-inspired framework for Black student success as a prism for re-envisioning LIS education. In response to calls for anti-hegemonic LIS education, the authors discuss a potential tool for Black student success and suggest its benefits to LIS education. The framework can introduce non-white, anti-racist educational practices to the work of educating the U.S. library workforce; it is relevant in light of ongoing racial and political strife in U.S. society.
The Burden of Alzheimer’s Disease Mortality in the United States, 1999-2018
Authors: Zhao Xuan , Li Cancan , Ding Guoyong , Heng Yuanyuan , Li An , Wang Wei , Hou Haifeng , Wen Jun , Zhang Yanbo
Published: June 2021

Background: The increasing prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), along with the associated burden on healthcare systems, presents a substantial public health challenge. Objective: This study aimed to investigate trends in AD mortality and the relevant burden across the United States (U.S.) from 1999 to 2018 and to predict mortality trends between 2019 and 2023. Methods: Data on AD-related deaths between 1999 and 2018 were collected from the WONDER database administered by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Joinpoint Regression Program was used to analyze mortality trends due to AD. Years of life lost (YLL) were calculated to explore the burden of AD deaths. An autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) model was employed to forecast mortality trends from 2019 to 2023. Results: Over a recent 20-year period, the number of AD deaths in the U.S. increased from 44,536 (31,145 females and 13,391 males) to 122,019 (84,062 females and 37,957 males). The overall age-adjusted mortality rate increased from 16.5/100,000 in 1999 to 30.5/100,000 in 2018. AD mortality is projected to reach 42.40/100000 within the year 2023. Overall, AD resulted in 322,773.00 YLL (2.33 per 1000 population) in 1999 and 658,501.87 YLL (3.68 per 1000 population) in 2018. Conclusion: Our findings demonstrate an increase in AD mortality in the U.S. from 1999 to 2018 as well as a rapid increase from 2019 to 2023. The high burden of AD deaths emphasizes the need for targeted prevention, early diagnosis, and hierarchical management.
Contribution of Graph Theory Applied to EEG Data Analysis for Alzheimer’s Disease Versus Vascular Dementia Diagnosis
Authors: Vecchio Fabrizio , Miraglia Francesca , Alú Francesca , Orticoni Alessandro , Judica Elda , Cotelli Maria , Rossini Paolo Maria
Published: June 2021

Background: Most common progressive brain diseases in the elderly are Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and vascular dementia (VaD). They present with relatively similar clinical symptoms of cognitive decline, but the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms are different. Objective: The aim is to explore the brain connectivity differences between AD and VaD patients compared to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and normal elderly (Nold) subjects applying graph theory, in particular the Small World (SW) analysis. Methods: 274 resting state EEGs were analyzed in 100 AD, 80 MCI, 40 VaD, and 54 Nold subjects. Graph theory analyses were applied to undirected and weighted networks obtained by lagged linear coherence evaluated by eLORETA tool. Results: VaD and AD patients presented more ordered low frequency structure (lower value of SW) than Nold and MCI subjects, and more random organization (higher value of SW) in low and high frequency alpha rhythms. Differences between patients have been found in high frequency alpha rhythms in VaD (higher value of SW) with respect to AD, and in theta band with a trend which is more similar to MCI and Nold than to AD. MCI subjects presented a network organization which is intermediate, in low frequency bands, between Nold and patients. Conclusion: Graph theory applied to EEG data has proved very useful in identifying differences in brain network patterns in subjects with dementia, proving to be a valid tool for differential diagnosis. Future studies will aim to validate this method to diagnose especially in the early stages of the disease and at single subject level.
Design and performance analysis of a novel PM assisted synchronous reluctance machine
Authors: Wang Shaopeng , Ma Jinguang , Liu Chengcheng , Wang Youhua , Lei Gang , Guo Youguang , Zhu Jianguo
Published: June 2021

This paper proposes a novel permanent magnet assisted synchronous reluctance (PMAREL) machine, the main structure of this machine is quite similar to that of traditional PMAREL machine, and the main difference is that the grain-oriented silicon steel is used to replace some part of the stator teeth. The rolling direction of the grain-oriented silicon steel is along the radial direction of the machine, thus the advantage of higher permeability and higher kneel point in this material can be used to release the flux saturation problem of the traditional non-grain-oriented steel used in the PMAREL machine when the applied current density is high. Firstly, the structure of both proposed novel and traditional PMAREL machines are optimized and the design parameters are determined. Secondly the electromagnetic and mechanical performance are compared in these two machines which includes the demagnetization analysis, mechanical stress analysis when the rotor at the maximum speed, torque ability, efficiency by using the finite element method (FEM). It can be seen that the problem of stator teeth saturation in the novel PMAREL has been alleviated, and compared with the traditional PMAREL machine, the novel PMAREL has higher efficiency, wider speed range and 7% higher torque ability.
Antibacterial properties in-vitro of Mexican serviceberry extracts against dental biofilm species
Authors: Salinas-Peña Erika-Alejandra , Mendoza-Rodríguez Martha , Velázquez-González Claudia , Medina-Solis Carlo Eduardo , Pontigo-Loyola América Patricia , Márquez-Corona María de Lourdes , Rodríguez-Hernández Adriana-Patricia , Ximénez-Fyvie Laurie-Ann
Published: June 2021

BACKGROUND:

The Mexican serviceberry, Malacomeles denticulata, have been used as a successful oral therapy by Mexican communities without enough scientific support.

OBJECTIVE:

To evaluate the M. denticulata extracts with selective antibacterial properties over dental biofilm bacteria.

METHODS:

Fruit, Leaf, and Stem of M. denticulata extracts were evaluated with micro-broth dilution method using ATCC bacteria. OD600 values had compared against each positive control ( T-student-test). Anaerobically viability had confirmed by Colony-Forming-Units. Thin-Layer-Chromatography was used to identify the number of compounds and phytochemicals to identify secondary metabolites of the selected extracts.

RESULTS:

Streptococcus mutans showed Minimum-Bactericidal-Concentrations_(MBC) at 30 mg/mL to Fruit, Leaf, and Stem extracts. Periodontal-pathogens Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans serotype b_(MBC = 30 mg/mL_NS); Fusobacterium nucleatum subsp. nucleatum_(MBC = 30 mg/mL_ p<0.05); Parvimonas micra_(MBC = 15 mg/mL_NS); Porphyromonas gingivalis_(MBC = 30 mg/mL_NS); and Prevotella intermedia_(MBC = 3.75 mg/mL_NS) presented higher sensitivity to Leaf-Methanol, than the primary colonizers. Phytochemicals showed positive results to anthraquinones, coumarins, flavonoids, saponins, saponins steroids/triterpenoids, steroids/triterpenes, and tannins/phenols.

CONCLUSION:

We suggest the natural extracts of fruit and leaf of the Mexican serviceberry for the preventive use over the oral cariogenic or periodontal biofilm species, by their selective antibacterial properties against pathogenic species evaluated in-vitro, and due to the presence of antibacterial secondary metabolites identified as flavonoids and saponins of M. denticulata leaf extracts.
Snow Cover Area Changes in the Changme Khangpu Basin during 2002-2019, North Sikkim Himalaya, India
Authors: Singh Amrita , Ranjan Rakesh K. , Lal Uttam
Published: June 2021

The Himalayan region is characterised by snow-covered mountains and glacierised basins which directly or indirectly regulates many large to small rivers downstream. To simulate and forecast stream-flow in these glacierised basins, an accurate snow cover area (SCA) estimation is of utmost importance. The present study assesses the snow cover dynamics (monthly, annual and seasonal) in the Changme Khangpu Basin (CKB) for almost two decades, from 2002 to 2019. The spatial and temporal variations in the SCA have been estimated using Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectro-radiometer (MODIS) 8-day maximum composite snow cover products from Terra (MOD10A2). Further, the SCA change has been compared with a remotely sensed meteorological parameter like temperature. The result shows a decreasing trend in annual mean SCA of the basin in the last two decades and an increase in seasonal mean SCA in the ablation period (May, June, July, August and September), whereas a decrease in seasonal mean SCA in accumulation period has been observed. The seasonal change in SCA will help in estimating the availability of water in the region for the people residing downward in the valley.
IncobotulinumtoxinA for the treatment of lower-limb spasticity in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: A phase 3 study1
Authors: Heinen Florian , Kanovský Petr , Schroeder A. Sebastian , Chambers Henry G. , Dabrowski Edward , Geister Thorin L. , Hanschmann Angelika , Martinez-Torres Francisco J. , Pulte Irena , Banach Marta , Gaebler-Spira Deborah
Published: June 2021

PURPOSE: Investigate the efficacy and safety of multipattern incobotulinumtoxinA injections in children/adolescents with lower-limb cerebral palsy (CP)-related spasticity. METHODS: Phase 3 double-blind study in children/adolescents (Gross Motor Function Classification System – Expanded and Revised I–V) with unilateral or bilateral spastic CP and Ashworth Scale (AS) plantar flexor (PF) scores ? 2 randomized (1:1:2) to incobotulinumtoxinA (4, 12, 16 U/kg, maximum 100, 300, 400 U, respectively) for two 12- to 36-week injection cycles. Two clinical patterns were treated. Pes equinus (bilateral or unilateral) was mandatory; if unilateral, treatment included flexed knee or adducted thigh. Endpoints: Primary: AS-PF change from baseline to 4 weeks; Coprimary: investigator-rated Global Impression of Change Scale (GICS)-PF at 4 weeks; Secondary: investigator’s, patient’s, and parent’s/caregiver’s GICS, Gross Motor Function Measure-66 (GMFM-66). RESULTS: Among 311 patients, AS-PF and AS scores in all treated clinical patterns improved from baseline to 4-weeks post-injection and cumulatively across injection cycles. GICS-PF and GICS scores confirmed global spasticity improvements. GMFM-66 scores indicated better motor function. No significant differences between doses were evident. Treatment was well-tolerated, with no unexpected treatment-related adverse events or neutralising antibody development. CONCLUSION: Children/adolescents with lower-limb spasticity experienced multipattern benefits from incobotulinumtoxinA, which was safe and well-tolerated in doses up to 16 U/kg, maximum 400 U.
Accessibility and Universal Design: Do They Provide Economic Benefits?
Authors: Arenghi Alberto , Camodeca Renato , Almici Alex
Published: June 2021

Certainly, the issue of accessibility has, in addition to a well-known social value, obvious economic repercussions. However, these are not easily measurable, as they can be investigated only on the basis of indicators that are mainly qualitative and indirect. That said, this paper will highlight some aspects that can be considered a first approach, identifying the variables and key players in the economic field. The approach, according to the principles of Universal Design, already identifies economic implications related to the design of spaces, objects, and services. The socio-economic relevance has also been underlined within Sen’s economic theories based on the capability approach and is generally referable to the theme of corporate social responsibility. In recent years, all this has been finding a universalistic synthesis in the enunciation of the Sustainable Development Goals. The analysis is conducted according to an interdisciplinary qualitative approach from two main perspectives: the company and the public administration. The study highlights how accessibility—understood according to a broad meaning that considers material and immaterial factors—assumes significant economic value with different specificities, depending on the reference actor (company/public administration). In particular, it is evident that for the company, the issue of accessibility (both with regard to products and services and organizational profiles) is taking on an increasingly important dimension with reference to marketing and ratings. The present work defines with clear evidence the main areas in which the economic value of accessibility appears, although a more in-depth study is needed to define metrics useful for quantifying the phenomenon. The study can be useful in various public and private sectors that involve policy-makers, designers, managers, and companies that produce goods and services.
Embracing Universal Design for Transformative Learning
Authors: McNutt Larry , Craddock Ger
Published: June 2021

The purpose of this paper is to introduce participants to our journey of integrating Universal Design as a central part of a new Technological University in addressing the challenge of a consistent quality experience for all learners. Adopting and combining both the principles of universal design and universal design for learning is not to make it easier but to offer a framework of principles and guidelines to make education appropriate and challenging for everyone. Ken Robinson wrote “A vibrant school can nourish an entire community by becoming a source of hope and creative energy…Poor schools can drain the optimism from all the students and families who depend on it by diminishing their opportunities for growth and development” (1)
Simulation Tools for Inclusive Design Solutions
Authors: Raviselvam Sujithra , Al-Megren Shiroq , Keane Kyle , Hölttä-Otto Katja , Wood Kristin L. , Yang Maria C.
Published: June 2021

Disability has been redefined by the World Health Organization as a function of a person’s interaction with the environment and not merely an innate part of a person. This redefinition highlights the need for inclusiveness in design solutions. To aid this, we apply and test the potential of different tools that restrict designers’ physical abilities at deriving inclusive design perspectives among designers. Various tools and simulated conditions are often adopted in user-centered design to sup-port need-finding by eliciting rich data on users’ needs and guide designers to empathize with users. Simulation tools that restrict designers’ physical abilities have been applied to understand certain perspectives of people with physical challenges, yet these tools lack the ability to evoke an inclusive design perspective among designers. Through a co-creation workshop, participants were exposed to two forms of simulations: direct and situational physical impairments. This was achieved using different tools that simulate the same physical restriction. In this study, a noise- canceller and earphones were used to simulate a reduced hearing attention. Participants were asked to generate user needs and design functions by applying both the simulation tools. The study results comprise the outcomes of 33 participants who volunteered to participate in a co-design workshop that provided a venue for them to interact and work alongside users with physical challenges. This paper analyses the inclusiveness attained through different types of simulated conditions. With a growing need to create tools and technologies that delight the user, it is necessary to equip designers with the tools that would help them with the process. The study demonstrates the application and impact of one such tool.
A Literature Review on Cognitive Accessibility
Authors: Kärpänen Terhi
Published: June 2021

The purpose of this study was to review the qualitative literature on cognitive accessibility in a digital environment and areas of inquiry for future qualitative research in this context. The focus of this literature review was to identify qualitative research in the cognitive accessibility field and how commonly this term is mentioned in qualitative research articles. In this study, a literature review was conducted on selected qualitative research studies performed globally related to cognitive accessibility. This literature review analysed through meta-synthesis. Based on the results of the literature review, an understanding of existing qualitative research was obtained in the cognitive accessibility field, as well as topics for further qualitative research in the cognitive accessibility field.
Ageing and Inclusion in Rural Areas
Authors: Verma Ira , Taegen Jonna
Published: June 2021

This paper is presenting a research and development project related to areas with decreasing and ageing population. The focus of the study is on housing and the inclusion of older people in rural communities. The case study method was implemented in three shrinking municipalities in remote areas. The population loss in small ageing municipalities is affecting the number of local services as well as access to public transport. Most people 75 years old and older live in owner occupied single-family houses. The accessibility renovations of these houses for low-income older residents are challenging. Strategic long-term concepts are needed to improve the housing for older people and the urban quality of small municipal centers. Initiatives focusing on wellbeing and social cohesion are needed to enable people to remain living in rural areas in the future. Actions related to planning and services for the older population should contribute to social cohesion within the community. A dense and walkable municipal center with accessible apartments may help municipalities provide for their older populations. Future developments need to be based on resource efficiency and an intergenerational approach to keep these municipalities good places to live.
Impact of destination images to satisfaction of domestic tourists for Dong Thap tourist destination
Authors: Đàng Vắng Quang , Huỳnh Tuấn Quốc , Nguyễn Trí Giác
Published: June 2021

The study aimed to examine the impact of the destination image on domestic tourist satisfaction in Dong Thap tourist destination. Group discussion is conducted for 07 tourists to adjust the scale, followed by the interview of 250 domestic tourists (normative sampling method was applied) to 05 typical tourist attractions of Dong Thap province. Besides, the method of data analysis chosen by the authors is to evaluate the structural equation model according to the partial least squares method with the support of the SmartPLS 3.0 tool. The research results have shown that Cognitive images are the premise leading to the formation of emotional images; both the affective image and cognitive image components have a direct and positive effect on the overall image; Only the cognitive and overall image composition directly impact visitor satisfaction. Besides, the authors also found that there is an indirect relationship between the perceptual image and overall image through the emotional image; the indirect relationship between cognitive image and satisfaction through the overall image and the evolution between the affective image and the overall image; Emotional images have an indirect relationship to satisfaction through the overall image. In addition, the authors have not found a significant difference in visitor satisfaction based on gender and age.
A katasztrófavédelem komplex feladatrendszere föld alatti gáztároló üzemek esetén
Authors: Tóth András , Endrődi István
Published: June 2021

A szénhidrogén raktározás egy speciális területét, a földalatti gáztárolást mutatom be a katasztrófavédelem önkormányzati és rendvédelmi feladatainak szemszögéből vizsgálva. A szénhidrogénekben lévő szénatomok kapcsolódása végtelen számú variánst hozhat létre, amelyek közül a gázhalmazállapotban lévő földgáz tulajdonságait, keletkezésének, szállításának és tárolásának módját ismertetem. Egy magyarországi földalatti gáztárolón keresztül bemutatom a katasztrófavédelem feladatait a veszélyeztető hatások elkerülése, kezelése érdekében. Megvizsgálok egy gáztárolót érintő tűzesetet, hatásait és a lakosság tájékoztatásának lehetőségeit. Vizsgálom a vonatkozó törvények és rendeletek irányadó részeit. Célom az üzemeltetés biztonságosabbá tétele, a lakosság megóvása, felkészítése a gáztárolást érintő különleges helyzetekre.
Mathematical Optimalization of Data Channels
Authors: Gulyás Attila
Published: June 2021

The cognitive radio channel allocation is envisioned to solve the challenge of electromagnetic spectrum scarcity focusing on radio frequency’s data networking in the ever-changing radio environment. Dynamic electromagnetic spectrum management is crucial to avoid decreasing the bit rate and allocate the appropriate channel power in cognitive radio networks. This scientific essay is about the mathematical modeling of existing technical solutions for seamless communications networking.
Biztonságtudatossági tréningek hatékonyságának vizsgálata
Authors: Kárász Balázs
Published: June 2021

A közlemény egy sorozat első része, amely egyfelől bemutatja a tréningek hatékonyságát értékelő módszerek tulajdonságait, ezen belül pedig feltárja a befektetés-megtérülési (ROI) módszertan alkalmazásának problémáit a magyarországi vállalati HR menedzsment gyakorlatban. A közlemény másfelől szektorális és egyéb statisztikai elemzések segítségével előkészíti a ROI biztonság-tudatossági tréningek vonatkozásában történő alkalmazásának további vizsgálatát – a sorozat következő részeiben.
Multifunkcionális járművek alkalmazása a katasztrófavédelemben
Authors: Zsitnyányi Attila , Vass Gyula
Published: June 2021

A cikk megvizsgálja a katasztrófavédelmi feladatok során alkalmazott többcélú és többfunkciós járművek alkalmazásainak eseteit, célját és előnyeit. Összefoglalja a katasztrófavédelemben alkalmazott eszközrendszerek kialakulását, leírja a család és bázisjármű elvű járműpark fejlesztések lépéseit és az azokban rejlő lehetőségeket, egyúttal rendszerezi a többcélú, többfunkciós és a cserefelépítményes járművekkel kapcsolatos magyar és angol nyelvű kifejezések használatát. Javaslatot tesz a Magyarországon létező cserefelépítményes és többfunkciós különleges képességek továbbfejlesztésére.
ТЕОРЕТИКО-МЕТОДОЛОГІЧНІ ЗАСАДИ ГРОМАДСЬКОГО КОНТРОЛЮ ПРЕДСТАВНИЦЬКИХ ОРГАНІВ ВЛАДИ В УМОВАХ ДЕЦЕНТРАЛІЗАЦІЇ
Authors: Кулешов Володимир
Published: June 2021

Розглянуто теоретико-методологічні засади громадського контролю представницьких органів влади в умовах децентралізації. Проведено аналіз зарубіжних наукових джерел, що дозволило виокремити широкий спектр досліджень громадського контролю представницьких органів влади та надало можливість систематизувати теоретико-методологічні засади формування та розвитку такого контролю за напрямами досліджень. Узагальнення сутності теорій, концепцій, підходів, шкіл зарубіжної науки продемонструвало широкий діапазон їх практичного застосування для діяльності публічних адміністрацій у побудові взаємовідносин з громадою в аспектах: самостійного прийняття рішень у сфері політики та розподілення ресурсів; формування сильних громад, які контролюють і координують дії по відношенню до держави; виборчого процесу та розподілення відповідальності; взаємодії з обраними в представницькі органи влади; здійснення влади; впливу об’єднань громадян на застосування законів і політики (публічної політики) на сфери життєдіяльності населення; участі громадськості та державних управлінців в плануванні та реалізації розвитку громади; впливу громадськості на кризи на місцевому рівні; соціальної роботи; процесу залучення громадян до процедури контролю тощо. Проведений аналіз наукових джерел продемонстрував відсутність у вітчизняній науковій думці теоретико-методологічних засад і теорій громадського контролю як явища і як процесу, зокрема за представницькими органами влади в умовах децентралізації. Здебільшого йдеться про форми, методи, технології, інструменти та процедури громадського контролю, які часто дорівнюються до методів залучення громадян у процес прийняття рішень на різних рівнях управління. Аналіз наукових поглядів на формування та розвиток контролю дав змогу узагальнити сфери громадського контролю представницьких органів влади, класифікувати їх за сферами публічного управління, а відповідно до змісту, сенсу та характеристик теорій, за сферами впливу на життєдіяльність населення. Продемонстровано, що громадський контроль представницьких органів влади — це одна з форм взаємовідносин публічної адміністрації з громадою.