bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Differences in mandibular morphology between bruxism and non-bruxism patients based on the Levandoski analysis
Authors: Aufa Aghitsna Aulia , Rikmasari Rasmi , Wulansari Daisy
Published: May 2023

Bruxism is a condition that involves grinding and clenching which can place a large load on the mandible, so it can change the morphology of the mandible. Based on the Levandoski analysis, this study aimed to determine whether there are differences in the mandibular morphology between bruxism and non-bruxism patients. This study was a cross-sectional analytic study conducted on the panoramic radiographic samples of bruxism and non-bruxism patients with a total sample of 30 patients (n = 30) in each group, obtained from the radiographic archives at the Radiology Installation of RSGM Universitas Padjadjaran which have been confirmed as bruxism and non-bruxism patients. Measurements were carried out using ImageJ software based on the reference lines by Levandoski. The results of the study were analyzed using SPSS software by performing normality and homogeneity tests, followed by a statistically independent t-test or Mann-Whitney test. The results of the independent t-test showed that three lines had a p-value < 0.05, namely the line from the point gonion to the maxillary vertical line on the right side, the distance from the top point of the condyle to the maxillary interincisal point on the right side, and the distance from the top point of the condyle to the mandibular interincisal point on the right side. The Mann-Whitney test results showed that two lines had a p-value < 0.05, namely the maxillary vertical midline and the distance from the condyle to the left maxillary vertical line. The other line had a p-value> 0.05. There were differences in the mandibular morphology between bruxism and non-bruxism patients based on the Levandoski analysis, namely the length of the maxillary vertical midline, the distance from the condyle top point to the maxillary vertical midline, the distance from the point gonion to the maxillary vertical midline, the distance from the top point of the condyle to the maxillary interincisal point on the left side, and the distance from the top point of the condyle to the mandibular interincisal point on the left side. On the other four lines, there was no significant difference between bruxism and non-bruxism patients.
Analisis Kolaborasi Institusi pada Publikasi Ilmiah Indonesia Berbasis Data Jurnal Ilmiah Indonesia
Authors: Tupan Tupan , Ningsih Maha Rahmadani , Sihombing Andre , Nababan Ruth T.P.
Published: May 2023

Kolaborasi penelitian maupun publikasi ilmiah yang dilakukan individu maupun institusi bertujuan meningkatkan kualitas penelitian maupun publikasi ilmiah. Kolaborasi menciptakan hubungan individu dengan institusi yang saling membantu dalam peningkatan kualitas penelitian. Berdasarkan permasalahan tersebut dilakukan analisis kolaborasi institusi pada publikasi jurnal ilmiah Indonesia berbasis data Indonesian Scientific Jurnal Database (ISJD). Penelitan bertujuan mengetahui 1) publikasi berdasarkan kategori; 2) publikasi institusi per tahun; 3) sepuluh institusi terproduktif dalam publikasi; 4) kolaborasi institusi terbanyak; dan 5) perbandingan kategori kolaborasi berdasarkan institusi. Analisis menggunakan metode deskriptif. Penelitian dilakukan selama  Oktober sampai November 2021 dengan menggunakan Dashboard ISJD (lipi.go.id) Data diperoleh melalui proses penelusuran terhadap jurnal ilmiah Indonesai kurun 2017– 2019. Hasil analisis menunjukkan: 1) publikasi berdasarkan kategori terbanyak adalah bidang pendidikan (29.702 publikasi), kesehatan dan kedoteran (15.274 publikasi), ekonomi (13.676 publikasi), rekayasa (13.156 publikasi), dan manajemen (12.502 publikasi); 2) dari 10 institusi menunjukkan bahwa tahun 2017 merupakan tahun dengan jumlah publikasi terbanyak. Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB) paling banyak mempublikasikan dalam kategori pertanian. Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia (LIPI) paling banyak mempublikasikan dalam kategori biologi; 3) terdapat sepuluh institusi terproduktif dalam publikasi; 4) kolaborasi institus terbanyak, dimana Institut Pertanian Bogor merupakan institusi terbanyak berkolaborasi; dan 5) data perbandingan kategori kolaborasi berdasarkan institusi.
Chemokine receptors in GtoPdb v.2023.1
Authors: Bachelerie Francoise , Ben-Baruch Adit , Burkhardt Amanda M. , Charo Israel F. , Combadiere Christophe , Förster Reinhold , Farber Joshua M. , Graham Gerard J. , Hills Rebecca , Horuk Richard , Locati Massimo , Luster Andrew D. , Mantovani Alberto , Matsushima Kouji , Monaghan Amy E. , Moschovakis Georgios L. , Murphy Philip M. , Nibbs Robert J. B. , Nomiyama Hisayuki , Oppenheim Joost J. , Power Christine A. , Proudfoot  Amanda E. I. , Rosenkilde Mette M. , Rot Antal , Sozzani Silvano , Sparre-Ulrich Alexander H. , Thelen Marcus , Uddin Mohib , Yoshie Osamu , Zlotnik Albert
Published: May 2023

Chemokine receptors (nomenclature as agreed by the NC-IUPHAR Subcommittee on Chemokine Receptors [438, 437, 32]) comprise a large subfamily of 7TM proteins that bind one or more chemokines, a large family of small cytokines typically possessing chemotactic activity for leukocytes. Additional hematopoietic and non-hematopoietic roles have been identified for many chemokines in the areas of embryonic development, immune cell proliferation, activation and death, viral infection, and as antibacterials, among others. Chemokine receptors can be divided by function into two main groups: G protein-coupled chemokine receptors, which mediate leukocyte trafficking, and "Atypical chemokine receptors", which may signal through non-G protein-coupled mechanisms and act as chemokine scavengers to downregulate inflammation or shape chemokine gradients [32].Chemokines in turn can be divided by structure into four subclasses by the number and arrangement of conserved cysteines. CC (also known as β-chemokines; n= 28), CXC (also known as α-chemokines; n= 17) and CX3C (n= 1) chemokines all have four conserved cysteines, with zero, one and three amino acids separating the first two cysteines respectively. C chemokines (n= 2) have only the second and fourth cysteines found in other chemokines. Chemokines can also be classified by function into homeostatic and inflammatory subgroups. Most chemokine receptors are able to bind multiple high-affinity chemokine ligands, but the ligands for a given receptor are almost always restricted to the same structural subclass. Most chemokines bind to more than one receptor subtype. Receptors for inflammatory chemokines are typically highly promiscuous with regard to ligand specificity, and may lack a selective endogenous ligand. G protein-coupled chemokine receptors are named acccording to the class of chemokines bound, whereas ACKR is the root acronym for atypical chemokine receptors [33]. There can be substantial cross-species differences in the sequences of both chemokines and chemokine receptors, and in the pharmacology and biology of chemokine receptors. Endogenous and microbial non-chemokine ligands have also been identified for chemokine receptors. Many chemokine receptors function as HIV co-receptors, but CCR5 is the only one demonstrated to play an essential role in HIV/AIDS pathogenesis. The tables include both standard chemokine receptor names [693] and aliases.
Corticotropin-releasing factor receptors in GtoPdb v.2023.1
Authors: Dautzenberg Frank M. , Grigoriadis Dimitri E. , Hauger Richard L. , Risbrough Victoria B. , Steckler Thomas , Vale Wylie W. , Valentino Rita J.
Published: May 2023

Corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF, nomenclature as agreed by the NC-IUPHAR subcommittee on Corticotropin-releasing Factor Receptors [34]) receptors are activated by the endogenous peptides corticotrophin-releasing hormone, a 41 amino-acid peptide, urocortin 1, 40 amino-acids, urocortin 2, 38 amino-acids and urocortin 3, 38 amino-acids. CRF1 and CRF2 receptors are activated non-selectively by CRH and UCN. CRF2 receptors are selectively activated by UCN2 and UCN3. Binding to CRF receptors can be conducted using radioligands [125I]Tyr0-CRF or [125I]Tyr0-sauvagine with Kd values of 0.1-0.4 nM. CRF1 and CRF2 receptors are non-selectively antagonized by α-helical CRF, D-Phe-CRF-(12-41) and astressin. CRF1 receptors are selectively antagonized by small molecules NBI27914, R121919, antalarmin, CP 154,526, CP 376,395. CRF2 receptors are selectively antagonized by antisauvagine and astressin 2B.
Class Frizzled GPCRs in GtoPdb v.2023.1
Authors: Arthofer Elisa , Dijksterhuis Jacomijn , Grätz Lukas , Hot Belma , Kozielewicz Paweł , Lauth Matthias , Olofsson Jessica , Petersen Julian , Polonio Tilman , Schulte Gunnar , Strakova Katerina , Valnohova Jana , Wright Shane
Published: May 2023

Receptors of the Class Frizzled (FZD, nomenclature as agreed by the NC-IUPHAR subcommittee on the Class Frizzled GPCRs [180]), are GPCRs originally identified in Drosophila [20], which are highly conserved across species. While SMO shows structural resemblance to the 10 FZDs, it is functionally separated as it is involved in the Hedgehog signaling pathway [180]. SMO exerts its effects by activating heterotrimeric G proteins or stabilization of GLI by sequestering catalytic PKA subunits [186, 6, 58]. While SMO itself is bound by sterols and oxysterols [27, 94], FZDs are activated by WNTs, which are cysteine-rich lipoglycoproteins with fundamental functions in ontogeny and tissue homeostasis. FZD signalling was initially divided into two pathways, being either dependent on the accumulation of the transcription regulator β-catenin or being β-catenin-independent (often referred to as canonical vs. non-canonical WNT/FZD signalling, respectively). WNT stimulation of FZDs can, in cooperation with the low density lipoprotein receptors LRP5 (O75197) and LRP6 (O75581), lead to the inhibition of a constitutively active destruction complex, which results in the accumulation of β-catenin and subsequently its translocation to the nucleus. β-catenin, in turn, modifies gene transcription by interacting with TCF/LEF transcription factors. WNT/β-catenin-dependent signalling can also be activated by FZD subtype-specific WNT surrogates [138]. β-catenin-independent FZD signalling is far more complex with regard to the diversity of the activated pathways. WNT/FZD signalling can lead to the activation of heterotrimeric G proteins [34, 183, 155], the elevation of intracellular calcium [189], activation of cGMP-specific PDE6 [2] and elevation of cAMP as well as RAC-1, JNK, Rho and Rho kinase signalling [57]. Novel resonance energy transfer-based tools have allowed the study of the GPCR-like nature of FZDs in greater detail. Upon ligand stimulation, FZDs undergo conformational changes and signal via heterotrimeric G proteins [244, 245, 107, 179, 104]. Furthermore, the phosphoprotein Dishevelled constitutes a key player in WNT/FZD signalling towards planar-cell-polarity-like pathways. Importantly, FZDs exist in at least two distinct conformational states that regulate pathway selection [245]. As with other GPCRs, members of the Frizzled family are functionally dependent on the arrestin scaffolding protein for internalization [23], as well as for β-catenin-dependent [14] and -independent [91, 15] signalling. The pattern of cell signalling is complicated by the presence of additional ligands, which can enhance or inhibit FZD signalling (secreted Frizzled-related proteins (sFRP), Wnt-inhibitory factor (WIF), sclerostin or Dickkopf (DKK)), as well as modulatory (co)-receptors with Ryk, ROR1, ROR2 and Kremen, which may also function as independent signalling proteins.
Ghrelin receptor in GtoPdb v.2023.1
Authors: Davenport Anthony P. , Holst Birgitte , Kleinz Matthias , Maguire Janet J. , Sivertsen Bjørn B.
Published: May 2023

The ghrelin receptor (nomenclature as agreed by the NC-IUPHAR Subcommittee for the Ghrelin receptor [19]) is activated by a 28 amino-acid peptide originally isolated from rat stomach, where it is cleaved from a 117 amino-acid precursor (GHRL, Q9UBU3). The human gene encoding the precursor peptide has 83% sequence homology to rat prepro-ghrelin, although the mature peptides from rat and human differ by only two amino acids [75]. Alternative splicing results in the formation of a second peptide, [des-Gln14]ghrelin with equipotent biological activity [50]. A unique post-translational modification (octanoylation of Ser3, catalysed by ghrelin Ο-acyltransferase (MBOAT4, Q96T53) [134] occurs in both peptides, essential for full activity in binding to ghrelin receptors in the hypothalamus and pituitary, and for the release of growth hormone from the pituitary [59]. Structure activity studies showed the first five N-terminal amino acids to be the minimum required for binding [4], and receptor mutagenesis has indicated overlap of the ghrelin binding site with those for small molecule agonists and allosteric modulators of ghrelin function [45]. An endogenous antagonist and inverse agonist called Liver enriched antimicrobial peptide 2 (Leap2), expressed primarily in hepatocytes and in enterocytes of the proximal intestine [36, 69] inhibits ghrelin receptor-induced GH secretion and food intake [36]. The secretion of Leap2 and ghrelin is inversely regulated under various metabolic conditions [72]. In cell systems, the ghrelin receptor is constitutively active [46], but this is abolished by a naturally occurring mutation (A204E) that results in decreased cell surface receptor expression and is associated with familial short stature [94].
Melanocortin receptors in GtoPdb v.2023.1
Authors: Caruso Vanni , Chai Biao-Xin , Clark Adrian J. L. , Cone Roger D. , Eberle Alex N. , Farooqi Sadaf , Fong Tung M. , Gantz Ira , Haskell-Luevano Carrie , Hruby Victor J. , Mountjoy Kathleen G. , Pouton Colin , Schiöth Helgi , Tatro Jeffrey B. , Wikberg Jarl E. S.
Published: May 2023

Melanocortin receptors (provisional nomenclature as recommended by NC-IUPHAR [41]) are activated by members of the melanocortin family (α-MSH, β-MSH and γ-MSH forms; δ form is not found in mammals) and adrenocorticotrophin (ACTH). Endogenous antagonists include agouti and agouti-related protein. ACTH(1-24) was approved by the US FDA as a diagnostic agent for adrenal function test. setmelanotide was approved by the US FDA for weight management in patients with POMC, PCSK1 or LEPR defiency, bremelanotide was approved by the US FDA for generalized hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women, and NDP-MSH (afamelanotide) was approved by the EMA for the treatment of erythropoietic protoporphyria. Several synthetic melanocortin receptor agonists are under clinical development.
Melatonin receptors in GtoPdb v.2023.1
Authors: Cardinali Daniel P. , Delagrange Philippe , Dubocovich Margarita L. , Jockers Ralf , Krause Diana N. , Markus Regina Pekelmann , Olcese James , Pintor Jesús , Renault Nicolas , Sugden David , Tosini Gianluca , Zlotos Darius Paul
Published: May 2023

Melatonin receptors (nomenclature as agreed by the NC-IUPHAR Subcommittee on Melatonin Receptors [40]) are activated by the endogenous ligands melatonin and clinically used drugs like ramelteon, agomelatine and tasimelteon.
Analysis of Pedestrians Behavior and Remedial Measures at Major Intersections
Authors: Chaudhary Shivangi , Pandey Shivesh Kumar , Vishwakarma Shailesh , Yadav Shivam , Singh Ms. Kajal
Published: May 2023

Abstract: One of the biggest issues facing the entire globe today is accidents involving pedestrians. In India, a developing and highly populated nation, some of the causes of these accidents include pedestrians who are not following traffic regulations. Scientists have occasionally shown an interest in pedestrian behavior and the variables that influence it. Researchers have tried a variety of methods to increase safety, but a workable strategy must be developed for the comfort of pedestrians. The primary motivation for this research was to use questionnaire surveys and video recording techniques to examine pedestrians according to their age, gender, and crossing behavior at 3 of the busiest intersections in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. Pedestrians were questioned and were video graphed. Some remedial measures we adopted at the intersections are pedestrian refuge island, foot over bridge sidewalks , pedestrian ramps and crosswalk. This will provide a version for raising pedestrian awareness of the rules and regulations to help them avoid conflicts with drivers.
PERSYARATAN DALAM PENDISTRIBUSIAN ZAKAT PRODUKTIF MENURUT MAZHAB SYAFI’I
Authors: Yuhasnibar
Published: May 2023

Zakat merupakan salah satu rukun Islam. Praktek pelaksanaannya tidak terlepas dari tuntunan syara’. Tujuan zakat adalah menghilangkan kemiskinan yang terjadi dan menjamin hidup seluruh masyarakat khususnya muslim. Zakat bertindak sebagai alat yang diberikan Islam untuk menyadarkan akan tanggung jawab sosial bagi orang yang memiliki harta berlebih terhadap orang dibawahnya. Mazhab Syafi'i dalam literaturnya tidak ada yang membahas secara eksplisit tentang pendistribusian zakat secara produktif. Namun demikian ada dua orang tokoh mazhab Syafi'i yaitu Imam Abu Ishaq Asy-Syirazi dan Imam an-Nawawi dalam pembahasan kitabnya mengindikasikan kebolehan zakat didayagunakan (produktif) dengan persyaratan-persyaratan tertentu. Distribusi zakat di Indonesia ada dua jenis yaitu distribusi secara konsumtif dan distribusi secara produktif. Selama ini dalam prakteknya pendistribusian zakat masih lebih didominasi oleh pendistribusian zakat secara konsumtif. Dengan adanya batasan persyaratan sebelum pendistribusian zakat produktif oleh kedua ulama ini, zakat yang diberikan dapat didayagunakan hingga zakat itu menjadi tumbuh dan berkembang terus-menerus, dan hal ini akan menjamin kelangsungan hidup perekonomian kedepannya. Pendapat yang dikemukakan oleh kedua murid Imam Syafi’i ini sangat relevan sesuai dengan kebutuhan masyarakat pada masa kini, karena dengan produktifitas zakat ini diharapkan dapat mengubah tatanan perekonomian masyarakat secara luas dan menghilangkan kemiskinan dan menjamin kehidupan masyarakat menjadi lebih makmur, sesuai dengan fitrah yang Allah berikan kepada setiap manusia. Dengan demikian tujuan disyariatkannya zakat akan tercapai yaitu: zakat akan terus tumbuh dan berkembang
PERLINDUNGAN PEKERJA BAGIAN PELAYANAN TEKNIK PADA PT. PLN (PERSERO) KOTA BANDA ACEH DALAM PERSPEKTIF AKAD KAFĀLAH
Authors: Misran  , Aqil Azizi Muhammad
Published: May 2023

PLN (Persero) masih menggunakan sistem outsourcing dalam perekrutan tenaga kerjanya dan juga dalam memperkerjakan karyawan pada bagian pelayanan teknik yang memiliki tingkat risiko pekerjaan sangat tinggi, Namun perlindungan keselamatan terhadap pekerja masih sangat rendah, hal ini akan berdampak secara signifikan terhadap keselamatan kerja karyawan. Berdasarkan fakta tersebut, maka yang menjadi permasalahan dalam skripsi ini yaitu perlindungan hukum terhadap keselamatan kerja karyawan bagian pelayanan teknik pada PT.PLN (persero) kota Banda Aceh, bentuk jaminan keselamatan kerja karyawan pelayanan teknik terkait perusahaan outsourcing serta pertanggungan risiko yang dilakukan oleh PT. PLN (persero) dengan perusahaan outsourcing terhadap keselamatan kerja dalam perspektif akad Kafālah. Dalam penelitian ini penulis menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif analisis, dimana data yang diperoleh bersumber dari hasil pengamatan, wawancara, dan analisis dokumen. hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perlindungan hukum keselamatan kerja yang diterapkan kepada karyawan bagian pelayanan teknik pada PT. PLN (Persero) UP3 Banda Aceh masih rendah dan belum optimal dimana PT PLN (Persero) belum memberikan suatu kondisi keselamatan kerja yang optimal yang meliputi pemakaian Alat Pelindung Diri (APD) secara efektif dan maksimal sesuai standar bagi tenaga kerjanya pada pelaksanaan pekerjaan yang berpotensi bahaya, Melakukan Pekerjaan sesuai SOP, Melakukan pengawasan terhadap pekerjaan yang dilakukan, bekerja sesuai ketentuan K3 dan K2, jaminan tambahan terhadap kecelakaan kerja diluar BPJS. Pertanggungan risiko terhadap keselamatan yang dilakukan sesuai dengan tinjauan konsep kafālah dalam fiqh muamalah dimana pertanggungan keselamatan kerja yang dilakukan bertumpu pada konsep tolong-menolong dan saling membantu dalam menanggung keselamatan pekerja.
RESPONSIBILITAS PEMERINTAH KABUPATEN ACEH SELATAN TERHADAP MEKANISME HARGA
Authors: M. Yunus Fakhrurrazi , Mustika Rani Silvi
Published: May 2023

ABSTRAK

Penetapan harga merupakan salah satu upaya yang dilakukan pemerintah Aceh Selatan untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan perekonian masyarakat, Ketika perekonomian masyarakat merosot yang diakibatkan harga pala menurun, maka pihak pemerintah memiliki wewenang untuk mengeluarkan kebijakan. Metode penetapan harga ini tidak dilarang di dalam Islam dengan ketentuan harga yang ditetapkan oleh pihak pemerintah tidak menzalimi antara penjual dan pembeli. Hal ini menjadi permasalahan dan tujuan dalam penelitian yaitu bagaimana fluktuasi harga pala dan pengaruhnya terhadap petani pala di kabupaten Aceh Selatan, tingkat intervensi pemerintah kabupaten Aceh Selatan dalam memproteksi harga pala yang di tinjau menurut hukum Islam serta tingkat keberhasilan pemerintah kabupaten Aceh Selatan dalam menetralisir harga pala. Untuk mencapai tujuan penelitian, peneliti menggunakan metode deskriptif analisis, sedangkan teknik pengumpulan data primer diperoleh melalui penelitian lapangan sedangkan data sekunder melalui penelitian perpustakaan. Dari hasil penelitian dapat diketahui harga pala memiliki peran yang sangat penting bagi pentani Aceh Selatan. Fluktuasi harga pala terjadi pada tahun 2014 sampai tahun 2018, pada saat harga pala tinggi perekonomian masyarakat bisa terpenuhi bukan hanya kebutuhan pokok, bahkan kebutuhan sekunder begitu juga sebaliknya menurunnya harga pala, masyarakat kehilangan sumber pendapatan dan mengalami kemiskinan. Pemerintah tidak bisa intervensi harga dalam pasar karena tergantung kepada permintaan dan penawaran serta kerelaan antara penjual dan pembeli. Tingkat keberhasilan yang dilakukan pemerintah kabupaten Aceh Selatan sedikit banyaknya sudah berhasil, seperti membasmi penyakit pala sehingga produksi menjadi lebih baik, bersosialisasi dengan masyarakat dan membentuk Lembaga Ekonomi Masyarakat
Online English speaking instruction in junior high schools: Readiness and obstacles
Authors: Syafryadin Syafryadin , Santiana Santiana
Published: May 2023

In the midst of a pandemic, teaching speaking online becomes one of the challenges. This study investigates whether or not English teachers were prepared to teach speaking virtually. Consequently, the purpose of this study was to determine the English teachers' readiness and obstacles to teaching speaking online during the pandemic Covid-19. The researcher utilized mixed research methods to conduct this study. The information was gathered via questionnaires and interviews. The experts have tested and validated these instruments. The data were then quantitatively and qualitatively analyzed. Quantitative data were analyzed with the aid of SPSS statistical calculations. In contrast, qualitative data were analyzed using multiple steps, including data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The results indicated that the majority of English teachers were prepared to implement online speaking instruction during a pandemic, despite the fact that some teachers were not quite prepared due to several obstacles. As for the challenges encountered by English teachers, there were online speaking assessments, poor connections, low interaction, and a lack of learning devices. Shortly, English teachers prepared to teach online speaking to students in order to improve the students' speaking ability, despite the emergence of certain obstacles.
The relationship between sociocultural adaptation and L2 pragmatic development during online study abroad
Authors: Tahir Ismail , Hamzah Aryati
Published: May 2023

Although several linguists have examined the studies on study abroad (SA), limited studies have focused on online study-abroad contexts. The current study investigates the production of pragmatic routine and its influence on online sociocultural adaptation during online study abroad. This study involved Indonesian students in English and Chinese-taught programs at Beihang University, China. As a mixed method, this study uses Vocabulary Knowledge Scale (VKS) and Sociocultural Adaptation Scale (SCAS) to measure the students’ pragmatic routines production and online sociocultural adaptation. VKS scale is used to investigate the expression categories, including expressions of thanking, requesting, complementing, and greeting. In addition, SCAS is also used to explore the students’ sociocultural aspects, cognitive aspects, and behavioral situations. As a result, the study shows that most Indonesian students enrolling in Chinese and English-taught programs tend to produce pragmatic routines even though the Chinese aspect is produced more than the English aspect. Furthermore, there is also a positive contribution to the production of pragmatic routine and its development influenced by sociocultural adaptation during online study abroad.
Professional development of Indonesian in-service EFL teachers: Perceived impacts and challenges
Authors: Averina Fidelis Elleny , Kuswandono Paulus
Published: May 2023

Despite the growing interest in research on Teacher Professional Development (TPD)  carried out by previous researchers, the voices of local EFL teachers in different regions in Indonesia in which top-down TPD activities are still prevalent remain underrepresented. As a result, in order to fill a gap in the literature, the current study sought to investigate the TPD activities undertaken by EFL teachers, the extent to which those formal TPD programs had an impact on their professional development based on their perceptions, and the constraints that they encountered. This descriptive qualitative study utilized a questionnaire and semi-structured interview as the instruments to gather the data and ensure triangulation for trustworthiness. Twenty-five English teachers from various Junior High schools associated with MGMP in Cirebon, West Java were voluntarily involved in this research. The result revealed that TPD activities that the participants have undertaken all these times helped them improve self-efficacy, attitudes, beliefs, reflective competence, classroom practice and instructional skills, and teacher knowledge and skills. Nevertheless, some challenges such as excessive workload as a teacher, time constraints or mismatched schedule, limited choices of TPD programs that were not in line with teachers’ interests, the mismatch between teachers’ needs and what the program offered, limited access and information about the programs, and less effective program duration remained prevalent during the TPD program implementation.
Understanding the implementation of an at-home language test: A case of an online version of TOEFL-PBT
Authors: Rahmatillah Refanja , Fajrita Rizki , Rahma Endah Anisa
Published: May 2023

An at-home test is a unique mode of language test delivery as a result of mass-gathering prohibition during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the uniqueness, little is known about how to effectively implement an at-home test. This study aims to provide a deeper understanding of the test by exploring the execution of the online version of TOEFL-PBT in the Language Center of Syiah Kuala University. Four test administrators were interviewed to share their experiences and opinions related to considerations for implementing an at-home proficiency test, which includes technological resources, security, and validity concerns. The data were then analyzed descriptively. The results of this study revealed that the Language Center used Safe Exam Browser to deliver the test and Zoom to supervise the test-takers in real time. The proctors could stop the test and privately investigate the test takers using the Zoom Breakout feature. The validity of the test was claimed not to be a concern since the test provider used the same form of questions as the offline version. In addition, the Language Center expressed exhaustion in carrying out the online test, thus suggesting the development of a less complicated procedure of an at-home test.
When English language matters: Internationalizing PhD research by Indonesian political scientists
Authors: Rüland Jürgen
Published: May 2023

The essay traces frequent language problems and un(der)developed academic writing skills of Indonesian PhD students in the field of political science and international relations. The author thereby draws on personal experiences as a thesis supervisor. Apart from problematic scope conditions in the Indonesian university system, he identifies a lack of training in academic writing at the undergraduate and graduate levels of education and a missing research and publication culture in social sciences. The remainder of the essay reflects about how the problem of deficient language and academic writing skills can be remedied. It argues that both Indonesian universities and also host universities abroad must develop measures to overcome the identified problems.
FEE SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND ITS DISPARITY UNDER BSI SMART AGENT SERVICES IN THE SAMSARAH PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Khalidin Bismi , Zahara Alfi
Published: May 2023

The agreement of the two parties in entering into an agreement is part of the legal requirements for the validity of the agreement. The purpose of this study is to determine the fee rate determined by BSI management, the fee disparity set by BSI Smart Agent management with similar services, and the perspective of the samsarah contract on fee levels and their disparities with similar services. This research explores a descriptive method and the  data was collected  through interviews and documentation. The study found that, based on data analysis in the agreement, BSI management has arranged systematically and clearly regarding the level of fees in which the agent will receive. In the agreement, it is stated that the agent must comply with all the conditions set. The fee disparity occurs because BSI management has set rules for fee rates but the agent does not understand the rules that have been approved and ratified by both parties, in which this action causes the contract requirements not to be fulfilled. This study concludes that in reality there is a problem in the implementation of the samsarah contract carried out by the agent, namely applying a different fee system from the contents of the agreement without the consent of both parties
Uji Vulnerability Assessment Dalam Mengetahui Tingkat Keamanan Web Aplikasi Sistem Informasi Laporan Diskominfo Dan Sandi Aceh
Authors: Irfan Murti Raazi  , Ima Dwitawati  , Putri Nabila
Published: May 2023

Along with the increasing need for information systems in the Districts/Cities of Aceh Province in supporting the development process of a region, the penetration test and evaluation of the system has been delayed. This is due to the limited number of experts in the province as well as the level of dependence on human resources in Districts/Cities who have limited capacity in terms of testing information systems. Therefore, with the presence of the latest web application information system at Diskominfo and Sandi Aceh, it requires system testing to determine the feasibility level of publication of the information system. The testing technique in this study used the VAPT Life Cycle method. Where the VAPT Life Cycle will identify, describe, assess vulnerabilities based on the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) and provide solutions for handling vulnerabilities. The vulnerability discovery process in this study uses the Nessus Vulnerability Scanning tool. From the findings there are 4 vulnerabilities, 1 in the high category and 3 in the medium category. This vulnerability data can be used as evaluation material to close or fix existing security holes.
ANALISIS KADAR AIR, KADAR KOTORAN, DAN ASAM LEMAK BEBAS PADA INTI KELAPA SAWIT SECARA KUANTITATIF DI PTPN 1 PKS TANJUNG SEUMENTOH ACEH TAMIANG
Authors: Febrina Arfi
Published: May 2023

Minyak kelapa sawit memegang peranan penting dalam perdagangan dunia. Standar kualitas adalah merupakan hal yang penting untuk menentukan minyak yang mempunyai kualitas yang bermutu baik. Syarat mutu diukur berdasarkan spesifikasi yang meliputi kadar ALB, air, dan zat pengotor. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui nilai kadar air, kadar kotoran dan asam lemak bebas (ALB) yang terkandung dalam inti kelapa sawit. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Laboratorium Analisis Kimia PTPN 1 PKS Tanjung Seumentoh, yang terletak di Tanjung Seumentoh, Kabupaten Aceh Tamiang, Provinsi Aceh. Sampel yang digunakan adalah kernel atau inti sawit. Analisa kadar asam lemak bebas dilakukan dengan metode titrasi asam basa menggunakan larutan standar KOH dan indikator Tymol blue, metode oven untuk analisa kadar air, dan untuk analisa kadar kotoran menggunakan metode winnowing atau dipilih dengan tangan. Dari hasil penelitian yang dilakukan, maka dapat diperoleh Kadar kotoran rata-rata pada kernel yakni 0,053 %, kadar air rata-rata pada kernel yakni 0,354 %, kadar asam lemak bebas rata-rata pada PKO yakni 2,293 %. Hasil analisa menunjukkan bahwa mutu kernel palm di PT. Perkebunan Nusantara-1 unit PKS Tanjung Seumantoh, Aceh Tamiang kadar kotoran, kadar air pada kernel dan kadar asam lemak bebas tersebut berada telah sesuai standar yang telah ditetapkan SNI 01-0002-1987.
PANDANGAN DUNIA GHASSAN KANAFANI DALAM CERPEN “ARDHU AL-BURTUQOL AL-HAZIIN”
Authors: Fadhila Ulfa Saila
Published: May 2023

This research aims to reveal the author's worldview, namely Ghassan Kanafani as a collective subject in his short story entitled "Ardhu al-Burtuqol al-Haziin" in an anthology of short stories with the same title using the genetic structuralism perspective of Lucian Goldmann. Goldmann's genetic structuralism emphasizes the analysis of the author's worldview as a representative of a particular social group, with his analysis departing from the structure of the literature work itself. Three research variables in genetic structuralism are the structure of literary works, worldview, and social structures. This research is qualitative-descriptive research with a dialectical method of analysis. The result of the discussion is there are many binary oppositions found in this short story “Ardhu al-Burtuqol al-Haziin”. Ghassan’s worldview in this short story is the economic downturn of the Palestinian people due to the 1948 Nakba Day and the loss of their national identity which was symbolized by an orange. This Ghassan Kanafani's worldview is the view of his group, namely the nationalist social group of workers and peasants.
Penerapan Metode Eksperimen Menggunakan Bahan Alami di Lingkungan Sekitar untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa Kelas XI IPA 1 MAN 1 Pidie
Authors: Safrina Safrina
Published: May 2023

The low interest of students in taking lessons is one of the factors that cause low student learning outcomes. Therefore, an interesting learning model is needed to increase student interest and learning outcomes. This study aims to improve student learning outcomes in the Chemistry subject matter of acid and base indicators using a learning model with experimental methods based on natural materials found in the surrounding environment. This research is classroom action research, which consists of two cycles. Based on the research results, it is known that the learning model with this experimental method can increase students' interest and learning outcomes with the acquisition of cognitive, affective, and psychomotor classical completeness scores in the first cycle, namely 0%, 77.5%, 100%, and the second cycle, namely 100%, 100 %, 100%. The average value of cognitive, affective, and psychomotor in the first cycle are 48.30; 82.75; 73; points, and in the second cycle are 90.75; 88.09; 86.19 points. This study suggests that experimental methods using natural materials in the surrounding environment for other chemical materials need to be carried out so that students become more interested in learning chemistry.

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Rendahnya minat siswa dalam mengikuti pelajaran menjadi salah satu faktor yang menyebabkan hasil belajar siswa menjadi rendah. Oleh karena itu diperlukan model pembelajaran yang menarik untuk meningkatkan minat dan hasil belajar siswa. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran Kimia materi Indikator Asam dan Basa melalui model pembelajaran dengan metode eksperimen menggunakan bahan alami di lingkungan sekitar. Penelitian ini merupakan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) yang terdiri dari dua siklus. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, diketahui bahwa model pembelajaran dengan metode eksperimen ini dapat meningkatkan minat dan hasil belajar siswa dengan perolehan nilai ketuntasan klasikal kognitif, afektif, psikomotor siklus I yaitu 0%, 77,5%, 100% dan siklus II yaitu 100%, 100%, 100%. Nilai rata-rata kognitif, afektif dan psikomotor siklus I yaitu 48,30; 82,75; 73 dan siklus II yaitu 90,75; 88,09; 86,19. Penelitian lanjutan menggunakan metode eksperimen menggunakan bahan alami di lingkungan sekitar untuk materi kimia yang lain perlu dilakukan agar siswa menjadi semakin tertarik terhadap pembelajaran kimia.
ETNOGRAFIAS MULTISSENSORIAIS E MEDIAÇÕES ANTROPOÉTICAS
Authors: Bezerra Daniele Borges , Nakaóka Elias Alexsânder , de Paula Martins Valéria , De Lima Moura Lisandro Lucas , Dos Santos Pinheiro Patricia , Toro Tamayo Luis Carlos
Published: May 2023

Neste artigo tecemos considerações relacionadas às dimensões teórico-metodológicas e práticas que nos mobilizam enquanto pesquisadoras/es do Grupo de Trabalho intitulado: “AntroPoÉticas”[1], vinculado à Associação Latinoamericana de Antropologia (ALA)[2]. A partir de uma perspectiva ecológica, reiteramos a obsolescência da oposição entre razão e sensibilidade, bem como da polaridade entre imagem e texto, som e escrita. A partir de relatos de pesquisas realizadas pelo Grupo, argumentamos que a experimentação conduzida como forma de errância poética é potente tanto para nos colocar em contato com as realidades com as quais desejamos aprender, quanto para mediar os processos de comunicação dos resultados da pesquisa. O artigo mostra, por fim, que as mediações antropoéticas constituem-se como formas potentes de restituição do conhecimento, uma vez que oferecem a pesquisadores/as, interlocutores/as e comunidade mais ampla uma interação multissensorial, que favorece o encontro antropológico.
[1] O GT AntroPoÉticas vinculado a ALA, desde 2022, é coordenado pelas professoras [Anonimato] e pelo professor [Anonimato].
[2] O GT é o desdobramento do Grupo de Pesquisa “AntroPoÉticas” (CNPQ) e possui caráter transdisciplinar, sendo constituído por pesquisadoras/es de diferentes regiões do Brasil e outros países da América Latina, sendo, em sua maioria, antropólogos/as. O projeto cadastrado no CNPQ é coordenado pelas professoras Cláudia Turra Magni, Daniele Borges Bezerra (bolsista do CNPq-PDJ), Patrícia Pinheiro e pelo professor Alexsânder Nakaóka Elias (bolsista do CNPq-PDJ).
QUINTAIS PRODUZINDO A VIDA DA CIDADE
Authors: Barbosa Andréa Cláudia Miguel Marques
Published: May 2023

Partimos de uma prática etnográfica a partir de uma antropologia da cidade no sentido construído por Michel Agier onde a cidade não é uma definição a priori, mas uma construção relacional e contextual, uma prática urbana complexa e inventiva como diria Michel de Certeau, para olharmos para os quintais cultivados presentes na região metropolitana de São Paulo, em especial no Bairro dos Pimentas, Guarulhos e Nos bairros da zona leste da cidade de São Paulo. Percebemos um movimento produtivo interno no desenho dos quintais, mas também um movimento que parte dele para fora. Movimentos de contração e expansão tecendo as tramas que urdem tanto a constituição da pessoa que planta quanto de uma socialidade interespecífica. Estamos atentos no sentido de perceber como esses movimentos se articulam buscando compreender, justamente, esse emaranhado de circulação de vidas – humanas e não humanas (Ingold) - que produzem a vida urbana.
Characterization of Thrombosis After Vaccination: Analysis of The United States Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System
Authors: Gonzalez Alexander Carvajal , Al-yafeai Zaki , Venkataraj@lsuhs.edu Maamannan , Kasabali Ahmad , Ghoweba Mohamed , Ananthaneni Anil , Pierotti Tyler
Published: May 2023

Abstract: Background: Vaccines are considered one of the milestones of
modern medicine that promoted health and curbed morbidity and mortality.
However, with the rapid development and approval of different vaccines,
various thrombotic events have been reported. Yet, a comprehensive
analysis of vaccine-associated stroke and other thrombotic events is not
well-characterized. Methods: We utilized the vaccine adverse event
reporting system (VAERS) database from 1990-2021 to examine the
association between vaccines and thrombotic events. We analyzed the data
by sex and age, and vaccine type, and COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer.
Disproportionality signal analysis was conducted by measuring reporting
odds ratio (ROR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI). Results: Out of
over 1.3 million adverse events reported in VAERS, more than 6000 were
strokes between 1990-2021. Most strokes (70%) COVID-19 vaccines
accounted for over 80% of all vaccine-related strokes with ROR (CI
95%) of 13.3 (CI 12.4-14.3, p<0.0001). Among COVID-19
vaccines, Pfizer/Biotech was associated with 46%, Moderna with 40%,
and Janssen with 12% of strokes. Finally, our data revealed that
prothrombic diseases of various vascular territories were reported the
most among patients who have received COVID-19 vaccines with ROR (CI
95%) of 19.32 (CI 18.17-20.54; p <0.0001). Among these
thrombotic events myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, and deep
vein thrombosis were the most predominant. Conclusion: Our data suggest
a link between COVID-19 vaccines and thrombotic events, especially
strokes. This retrospective study highlights the urgent need for further
longitudinal studies to examine the safety of vaccines in patients with
high risk for thrombosis.
π-Extended End Groups Enable High-Performance All-Polymer Solar Cells with Near-Infrared Absorption
Authors: Yu Linfeng , Xiao Haiqin , Shi Yu , Guo Xia , Xia Xinxin , Lu Xinhui , Zhang Maojie
Published: May 2023

Narrow-bandgap n-type polymers are essential for advancing the
development of all-polymer solar cells (all-PSCs). Herein, we developed
a novel polymer acceptor PNT with π-extended
2-(3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-cyclopenta[b]naphthalen-1-ylidene)
malononitrile (CPNM) end groups. Compared to commonly used
2-(3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-cyclopenta[b]naphthalen-1ylidene)
malononitrile (IC) units, CPNM units have a further extended fused ring,
providing the PNT polymer with extended absorption into the near-IR
region (903 nm) and exhibiting a narrow optical bandgap (1.37 eV).
Furthermore, PNT exhibits high electron mobility (6.79 ×
10 cm V
S) and a relatively high-lying lowest unoccupied
molecular orbital (LUMO) energy level of −3.80 eV. When blended with
PBDB-T, all-PSC achieves a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 13.7%
and a high short-circuit current density (J) of
24.4 mA cm, mainly attributed to broad absorption
(600-900 nm) and efficient charge separation and collection. Our study
provides a promising polymer acceptor for all-PSCs and demonstrates that
π-extended CPNM units are important to achieve high-performance for
all-PSCs.
A Study on the Infection Rate of COVID-19
Authors: duan jinhui
Published: May 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has led to a persistent public health crisis
and has become one of the deadliest pandemics in human history. Due to
its high transmissibility, scientists have been researching vaccines and
effective treatments while also investigating its pathogenicity to
better understand and dissect the virus. This understanding will help
determine the appropriate preventive measures needed to protect human
health and collectively combat the pandemic. The statistical analysis
data used in this study are primarily sourced from the Kaggle platform
(Note: Kaggle is a data modeling and analysis competition platform where
companies and researchers can post data, and statisticians and data
mining experts can compete to generate the best models), ensuring its
credibility. In the mathematical models developed for this study, key
concepts from the field of statistics such as the Poisson process and
normal distribution were employed. Calculations and graphical
representations were carried out using Matlab software.
A model for continental Hybridization of High-performance computing (HPC) in Africa
Authors: Okanda Paul , Ochieng Xavier
Published: May 2023

The potential for High-performance computing (HPC) opportunities in the
areas of health, environment, energy, climate change, business and
livelihood are immense in Africa. However, the lack of sufficient HPC
facilities and capacity skills deficiencies continue to curtail its
growth. This paper maps the status of HPC facilities in Africa.
Thereafter based on a review of various business and funding models, it
suggests a hybridization model as a way for building HPC infrastructures
across the continent. The main contribution of this paper is the
anchoring of hybridization as a business model for improving the access
and establishment of HPC infrastructure in Africa.
Impact, Successes, Challenges and Recommendations: A Multinational e-Learning Partnership and Initiative
Authors: Okanda Paul , Olemo Clifford , Akumu Kevin
Published: May 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted education systems worldwide, requiring
many higher education institutions (HEIs) to make immediate shifts
towards online course and program delivery. While leaders simultaneously
sought innovative solutions, many lacked the infrastructure to make such
time-sensitive and resource-intensive changes. With substantive
foundation funding, one private university in Africa partnered with one
public university in the United States of America (USA) and co-designed
and co-implemented an e-Learning initiative to deliver high-quality,
inclusive e-Learning. Using a participatory evaluation approach and an
evaluation framework that accounts for structural and institutional
inequities in education, researchers representing both universities also
co-examined this e-Learning initiative’s impacts, including its
successes and challenges, using survey instruments, interviews, and
focus groups. In this research paper, the authors provide some
background to contextualize the research project, present details on the
methodology used to conduct the research project and present the results
via four key themes: participants’ experiences, successes, challenges,
and implications and recommendations. The paper concludes with a
discussion on the key findings of the research project and how they
impact theory and practice in e-Learning.