bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cemaran Mikrobiologi Pada Tepung Karagenan
Authors: Salawati Abraham Imanuel , Montolalu Roike Iwan , Damongilala Lena Jeane , Reo Albert Royke , Wonggo Djuhria , Makapedua Daisy Monica , Sanger Grace
Published: August 2020

The purpose of this study was to examine the microbiological contamination of carrageenan flour made by the steam method. In this study raw seaweed was used with 0.1%, 0.2%, 0.3% NaOH, and drying time. The results of this study obtained the highest yield at the concentration of NaOH 0.3% for 8 hours drying of the Sun that is equal to 19.48%. The lowest water content at the NaOH concentration of 0.3% increases in the drying time of the 12-hour drying cabinet which is 3.7%. Frequency pH stability 8.44 - 9.7. Research Results in The best total Plate Figures at a concentration of NaOH 0.3% for 8 hours of Sun Drying is 3000 colonies / g. The results of the study of Escherichia coli, Salmonella sp. Get negative results.Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui cemaran mikrobiologis pada tepung karagenan yang dibuat dengan metode uap. Pada penelitian ini digunakan perlakuan bahan baku rumput laut dengan dengan pelarut NaOH 0.1%, 0.2%, 0.3% dan lama pengeringan. Hasil penelitian ini diperoleh rendemen terbanyak pada konsentrasi NaOH 0.3% lama Pengeringan Matahari 8 jam yaitu sebesar 19.48%. Kadar air terendah pada konsentrasi NaOH 0.3% lama pengeringan Pengeringan Cabinet dryer 12 jam yaitu sebesar 3.7%. Stabilitas pH berkisar 8.44 – 9.7. Hasil Penelitian Angka Lempeng Total terbaik pada konsentrasi NaOH 0.3% dengan lama Pengeringan Matahari 8 jam yaitu sebesar 3000 koloni/g. Hasil penelitian Escherichia coli, Salmonella sp diperoleh hasil negatif.
TINJAUAN PERLAKUAN DAN PENYAJIAN AKUNTANSI PENDAPATAN PADA PEMERINTAH KOTA PALOPO
Authors: Hijriah Hijriah
Published: August 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Perlakuan dan Penyajian Akuntansi Pendapatan Pada Pemerintah Kota Palopo. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis deskriptif dengan menggunakan  data  sekunder  yang diperoleh  dari  data  laporan  keuangan  Laporan  Realisasi Anggaran (LRA) dan data laporan keuangan Laporan Operasional (LO). Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa  perlakuan akuntansi pendapatan pada Pemerintah Daerah Kota Palopo telah sesuai  dengan  Peraturan  Pemerintah  Nomor  71  Tahun  2010  tentang  Standar  Akuntansi Pemeintah dimana  dalam Laporan Realisasi Anggaran (LRA) di akui pada saat kas di terima di kas umum daerah, sedangkan dalam Laporan Operasional (LO) di akui sebagai penambah ekuitas. Adapun penyajian akuntansi pendapatan pada Pemerintah Daerah Kota Palopo telah sesuai  dengan  Peraturan  Pemerintah  Nomor  71  Tahun  2010  tentang  Standar  Akuntansi Pemeintah dimana   dalam Laporan Realisasi Anggaran (LRA) yaitu membandingkan antara anggaran dan realisasinya dan menyajikan unsur-unsur pendapatan, belanja, surplus/defisit, pembiayaan dan sisa lebih/kurang pembiayaan anggaran, sedangkan dalam Laporan Operasional (LO) menyajikan unsur-unsur pendapatan-LO, beban, surplus/defisit dari kegiatan operasional, surplus/defisit dari pos luar biasa, pos luar biasa dan difisit LO.Kata Kunci : Perlakuan Akuntansi, Penyajian Akuntansi, Laporan Realisasi Anggara, (LRA), Laporan Operasional (LO)
PENGARUH LOCUS OF CONTROL DAN SIKAP REKAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA AUDITOR (Studi Pada Kantor Inspektorat se-Luwu Raya)
Authors: Iriansyah Iriansyah , Usman Halim , Duriani Duriani
Published: August 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh Locus Of Control  dan sikap rekan kerja terhadap kinerja auditor di Kantor Inspektorat se-Luwu Raya (Kota Palopo, Kabupaten Luwu, Kabupaten Luwu Utara dan Kabupaten Luwu Timur). Metode penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan survey dengan memberikan daftar pernyataan di Kantor Inspektorat se-Luwu Raya (Kota Palopo, Kabupaten Luwu, Kabupaten Luwu Utara dan Kabupaten Luwu Timur). Kuesioner yang dibagikan kepada responden sebanyak 91 eksamplar dan kuesioner yang dikembalikan sebanyak 70 eksamplar. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dan menggunakan analisis regresi linear berganda (Multiple Regression Analysis) dengan tambahan uji validitas dan uji reliabilitas. Penelitian ini juga menggunakan pengujian hipotesis berupa uji koefisien determinasi, uji persial (t) dan uji simultan (F). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Locus Of Control  berpengaruh signifikan dan sikap rekan kerja tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja auditor di Kantor Inspektorat se-Luwu Raya (Kota Palopo, Kabupaten Luwu, Kabupaten Luwu Utara dan Kabupaten Luwu Timur).Kata Kunci: Locus Of Control , Sikap Rekan Kerja dan Kinerja Auditor
CLINICAL PROFILE AND MANAGEMENT OPTION OF FIBROID UTERUS PATIENTS OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF DMCH, LAHERIASARAI, BIHAR
Authors: Singh Sangeeta , Jha Renu , Seema Seema , Jana Debarshi
Published: August 2020

Background:
Fibroids are the most common benign tumours of smooth muscle cells of uterus in females and typically found during the middle and later reproductive years. As fibroid is an estrogen and progesterone dependent tumour, it gradually decreases in size during starting of menopause. The objective of this presented study was to determine management options among fibroid uterus patients.
Methods:
50 number of patients were included in this study those who’s age of 20-55, with symptomatic uterine fibroid and undergone hysterectomy or myomectomy. Postmenopausal, Pregnancy and Asymptomatic fibroid were excluded from this study. Results:
The study showed that 52 percent of patient having fibroid uterus were belonged to 31-40 years of age. The mean age was 41.2±6.07. The majority 74% of patients in this study presented with menstrual abnormalities, 40% presented with abdominal lump. Dysmenorrhoea was 26%, 6% patient had primary subfertility and 14% secondary subfertility. Total Abdominal Hysterectomy (TAH) with unilateral salpingo- oophorectomy done in 10% cases, TAH with bilateral salpino-oophorectomy in 22% cases, non descent vaginal hysterectomy in 6% cases, myomectomy done in 20% cases and polypectomy was done in 2% cases.
Conclusion:
Uterine fibroids are very common in women and frequently in late reproductive and perimenopausal years. It is also a common gynecological problem in our country, which frequently disturbs the lives of woman. Women now have choice of therapies for the treatment of fibroids.
HOW THE LOCKDOWN CAN AFFECT MENTAL HEALTH AMONG GENERAL POPULATION IN INDIA? A WEB-BASED SURVEY
Authors: Parmar Nijal M. , Bodar Chetna G
Published: August 2020

Due to COVID-19, many countries have implemented lockdown to reduce the transmission of the virus and its susceptibility. But this lockdown can be increases the chances of negative impact on mental health on general population. So, the study’s aim is to check how many people can be affected due to lockdown.258 participants were voluntarily involved in the study and with the use of Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), stress level was measured. Out of 258 participants, 21.3% were having mild stress level, 63.2% were considered to suffer moderate stress & 15.5% of respondents were suffering from severe stress. Among general population, mainly students and females respondents having moderate to severe stress level which directly associated with academic delay in institutions or social isolation may be the reasons for negative impact of the outbreaks.
STUDY OF KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE ABOUT CONTRACEPTION AMONG WOMEN SEEKING MEDICAL TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY
Authors: Pagare Sanjaykumar B , Bhingare Prashant , Gadappa Shrinivas , Deshpande Sonali
Published: August 2020

OBJECTIVE :- To assess the knowledge, attitude and practices about contraception among women seeking induced abortion.
Material & Methods: This is a cross sectional study conducted in Dept.of OBGY,GMCH, Aurangabad between the period October 2019 to March 2020 using predesigned pretested questionnaire in women seeking medical termination of pregnancy.
Observation:-Around 90% women were aware about contraception. Knowledge regarding tubectomy was more (77.66%) than other methods of contraception. Around 60% women were willing to use contraception and 70% women accepted contraception after counselling at the time of availing abortion services.
Conclusion: Overall awareness of contraception was about 90%. Overall acceptance of contraception was 70% and utilization of tubectomy, as a permanent method of contraception was high due to government initiatives and incentives . Fear of side effects of contraception was an important factor for contraception denial . Husband’s support in the choice of contraception plays an important role.
AN INTERESTING CASE OF ACUTE ABDOMEN
Authors: Nambirajan J. , K Moosa Saheer , Jagadish J. , Kumar Praveen
Published: August 2020

Warfarin is a coumarin anti-coagulant, which is widely used for the therapeutic and prophylactic anticoagulation. It is considered as a lifesaving medicine, though associated with the significant adverse effects including minor bleeding like gum bleeding to life threatening intra-abdominal bleeding, which have been very well documented in literature. We report a rare, spontaneous intra-peritoneal bleeding secondary to warfarin therapy due to corpus luteal rupture in a reproductive period woman and its management.
ETIOLOGY AND CLINICAL PROFILE OF FEVER OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN IN CHILDREN-A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY IN PEDIATRICS DEPARTMENT OF DMCH, LAHERIASARAI, BIHAR
Authors: Paswan Raman , KUMAR Ashok , Jana Debarshi
Published: August 2020

Background: Fever of unknown origin (FUO) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in children, especially in tropical countries with varied aetiology and clinical presentation. Aim of this study is to determine the aetiology and outcome of FUO in Indian children. Study design is Prospective, observational study.
Methods: We enrolled 75 children aged 1 to 12 years who were admitted with fever >8 days to the pediatric department of DMCH, Laheriasarai, Bihar from November 2019 to June 2020. Initial evaluation included complete blood count, peripheral smear, urine analysis, chest radiography, blood culture and tuberculin test.
Results: In 72 children (96%), a definitive diagnosis could be established, whereas 3 children (4%) remained undiagnosed. Most common aetiology of FUO was infectious disease (90.6%) followed by malignancy (4%) and collagen vascular disease (1.3%). Among the infections group, scrub typhus was found to be the commonest aetiology (52%).
Conclusions: Infections were the most common etiological factor for FUO in children aged 1-12 years of our region.
ISOLATED FRACTURE OF TROCHLEA: A RARE CASE ENTITY
Authors: Bose gourab
Published: August 2020

Isolated fracture of the trochlea is a rare variety of partial articular fracture of the distal humerus. A 32 year old gentleman presented with trauma to the left elbow sustained due to fall from height. Radiographs revealed an isolated fracture of the trochlea. CT Scan was done to better evaluate the fracture geometry. An ORIF(Open reduction internal fixation) was done through medial approach and fracture was fixed with Herbert and Cancellous cannulated screws. Post operatively early range of motion exercises of the elbow was commenced. Patient regained nearly full elbow range of movements.
DEPRESSION AMONG WORKING WOMEN
Authors: M Deepthi , Reddy Smitha
Published: August 2020

The current review aims to evaluate the depression level among working women and working mothers. It also focuses on the stressors in the workplace and type of personality, attitude towards work, and coping strategies towards reducing depressive symptoms. Many of the studies have indicated that females experience more stress and depressive symptoms compared to men. Furthermore, this study reveals the association between work pressure and depressive symptoms. Working mothers are experiencing stress and depressive symptoms which are far different from a single woman could experience. In the line of personality, introverts have overtaken others in experiencing a lot of stress and depressive symptoms. Coping strategies like problem-focused and other active coping skills can help women to stay optimized and to build self-resilient characters on their own.
A novel sequential RDF to compute partially observable Markov processes with MSE distortion
Authors: Stavrou Fotios , Skoglund Mikael
Published: August 2020

We develop a new sequential rate distortion function

to compute lower bounds on the average length of all causal prefix free codes for partially observable multivariate Markov processes with mean-squared error distortion constraint. Our information measure is characterized by a variant of causally conditioned directed information and is utilized in various application examples. First, it is used to optimally characterize a finite dimensional optimization problem for jointly Gaussian processes and to obtain the corresponding optimal linear encoding and decoding policies.

Under the assumption that all matrices commute by pairs,

we show that our problem can be cast as a convex program

which achieves its global minimum. We also derive sufficient

conditions which ensure that our assumption holds. We then

solve the KKT conditions and derive a new reverse-waterfilling algorithm that we implement. If our assumption is violated, one can still use our approach to derive sub-optimal (upper bound) waterfilling solutions. For scalar-valued Gauss-Markov processes with additional observation noise, we derive a new closed form solution and we compare it with known results in the literature. For partially observable time-invariant Markov processes driven by additive i:i:d: system noise only, we recover using an alternative approach and thus strengthening a recent result by Kostina and Hassibi in [1, Theorem 9] whereas for timeinvariant and spatially IID Markov processes driven by additive noise process we also derive new analytical lower bounds.
Error Bounds for a Matrix-Vector Product Approximation with Deep ReLU Neural Networks
Authors: Getu Tilahun
Published: August 2020

Abstract—Inspired by the depth and breadth of developments on the theory of deep learning, we pose these fundamental questions: can we accurately approximate an arbitrary matrix-vector product using deep rectified linear unit (ReLU) feedforward neural networks (FNNs)? If so, can we bound the resulting approximation error? Attempting to answer these questions, we derive error bounds in Lebesgue and Sobolev norms for a matrix-vector product approximation with deep ReLU FNNs. Since a matrix-vector product models several problems in wireless communications and signal processing; network science and graph signal processing; and network neuroscience and brain physics, we discuss various applications that are motivated by an accurate matrix-vector product approximation with deep ReLU FNNs. Toward this end, the derived error bounds offer a theoretical insight and guarantee in the development of algorithms based on deep ReLU FNNs.
Modeling of conditions for formation
of melted metal bath and weld during facing with consumable electrode and additional fi ller
wire
Authors: Poloskov S.S. , Erofeev V.A. , Sholokhov M.A.
Published: August 2020

The capabilities of computer simulation of complex multifactorial surfacing processes are discussed. Physical
and mathematical model for the formation of melted metal bath and weld during consumable electrode surfacing
with additional fi ller wire of parts and components of pipeline valves is presented. The basis of the model
is equations system of heat transfer and pressure equilibrium on the surface of the melt. In the boundary conditions
of the equations, change in the geometry of the surface due to transverse vibrations of the surfacing torch
is taken into consideration. Numerical solution of the equations system showed that the main source of heat is
heat from the droplets of the electrode and fi ller materials, its distribution is mainly determined by the amplitude
and period of transverse vibrations. The results of process numerical simulation are presented. The results of the
study are used in the development of innovative technological processes for surfacing of parts and components
of pipeline valves.
Results for calculation of optimal delta-criteria for deformation zone
shape in drawing of round solid profi le
Authors: Gur'yanov G.N.
Published: August 2020

Formulas for calculating of the optimal delta-criterion are proposed, which, in contrast to the two similar
formulas of foreign researchers considered, take into account the back-pull stress and the hardening model.
The optimal delta-criterion depends on the deformation parameters and the hardening model. Approximate
equalities are proposed that refl ect the relationship between the criteria of the deformation zone and the indicators
of the strain state. The values of the criteria for the deformation zone and the strain state for the drawing
angles is 4 and 9° and the optimal drawing angle are given. According to two formulas of foreign researchers
and the proposed formula, dependencies for the optimal delta-criterion on the drawing and friction coeffi cients
are constructed. The criteria values for these formulas do not differ signifi cantly. Taking into account the nature of
the relationship for the criteria of the deformation zone shape and the strain state contributes to rational choice
of drawing modes.
URGENSI PENDIDIKAN MULTIKULTURAL: SEBUAH JAWABAN ATAS PROBLEMATIKA PLURALITAS
Authors: Gerson Gregorius We'u
Published: August 2020

ABSTRAK

Pluralitas atau kemajemukan merupakan sebuah situasi riil yang mesti diterima oleh semua masyarakat Indonesia yang dibangun atas dasar perdebedaan-perbedaan.Perbedaan-perbedaan itu pada suatu titik tertentu dapat menciptakan konflik. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan sebuah solusi atau pencegahannya yakni pendidikan multikultural, agar pluralitas atau kemajemukan dapat dipertahankan dan diterima sebagai sebuah aset atau kekayaan yang dimiliki oleh bangsa Indonesia.Tujuan adalah untuk mempertahnakan harmonisasi dan integrasi bangsa.Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan mengacu pada teori Milles dan Huberman.Sehingga, hasil yang diperoleh bahwa pendidikan multikultural merupakan problem solving di tengah pluralitas atau kemajemukan, yang semakin mengarah kepada sesuatu yang negatif atau sikap fanatisme dalam berbagai aspek atau dimensi. Kesimpulannya adalah pluralitas atau kemajemukan merupakan fakta sosial yang mesti diterima secara sadar dan kritis agar terciptanya kondisi manusia Indonesia yang saling menghargai, saling menghormati, damai, aman, tertib, dan saling berbagi dalam rangka meningkatkan harkat dan martabat bangsa yang berdaulat, adil, makmur dan beradab.

Kata Kunci:

Pluralitas, konflik, dan pendidikan multikultural
MENGENAL LITERASI ETNOMATEMATIKA DALAM BUDAYA MANGGARAI
Authors: Sennen Eliterius
Published: August 2020

In the life of the Manggarai community, numbers 1-10 each have different names or designations. Furthermore, for numbers 10 - 90 there are additional phonemes / m / and followed by the word pulu from numbers 1-9, and specifically for multiples of 10, there is a sound change from / a / to / e /, such as se (ce) mpulu, suampulu , telumpulu, and so on. While numbers 11-19 are a combination of numbers 10 - 90 with numbers 1-9, such as se (ce) mpulu ca, se (ce) mpulu sua, se (ce) mpulu telu, ..., se (ce) mpulu siok (ciok ), suampulu sa / ca, suampulu sua, suampulu telu, ..., suampulu siok / ciok, telumpulu sa (ca), telumpulu sua, telumpulu telu, and so on up to siok (ciok) mpulusiok (ciok). Furthermore, numbers 100 - 900 are called se(ce) ratus, sua ratus, telu ratus, and so on up to Siok (ciok) ratus. Numbers 1000, 2000, 3000, and so on are called ce ribu (ce sebu), sua ribu (sua sebu), telu ribu (telu sebu), and so on. In addition to the base 10 numbers, also found the use of base numbers 2, base 4, base 8, and base 100 as found in the western region of Manggarai. These base numbers 2, base 4, base 8 and base 100 are used in packaging corn. Corn packages consisting of 2 grains are called wasé, packages consisting of 4 grains are called ndurung, packages consisting of 8 grains are called dolé, and packages containing 100 grains or suampulu lima ndurung are called limbung. Various types of tools that are often used by the Manggarai community to say, among others: fingers, corn kernels, dukut ré'a, with measurement units used are: dalo, héndok, pagat, ciku, depa, dako, tongka, wega and so on . The amount of time is: leso, week, lu'ang / wulang, ntaung, and so on. Length measuring instruments commonly used are Ntawang / Ndawang wasé and wasé ajo, the units of which are meters. The length measuring unit commonly used by the Manggarai community is; dalo, héndok, pagat, ciku, depa, and lampa or nggap.
PEMBELAJARAN IPA BERBANTUAN MEDIA AUDIOVISUAL DALAM MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA DI MIS AMANAH RUTENG
Authors: Yosef Firman Narut  , Zephisius R. E. Ntelok
Published: August 2020

This study mainly aims to determine the effect of the use of audiovisual media on learning outcomes of fourth grade students at MIS Amanah Ruteng in the 2018/2019 school year. This research includes quantitative research, with the type of experimental research. The design in this study was the prepostest control group design. The sampling technique is done by total sampling, which the entire population of fourth grade is used as a sample. The research sample consisted of 21 students of 4thA grade as the control class and 21 students of 4thB grade as the experimental class. The data collection technique in this study was a multiple choice test technique with 30 instruments. The results of the validity test contained 26 valid items and 4 items were invalid with a reliability of 0.932. Based on the results of the analysis showed the value of tcount was 7.38 and the value of ttable was 2.02 at a significance level of 0.05. The calculation results showed the value of tcount 7.38 > 2.02 ttable. This shows that the null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected and the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted. Based on the results of this study, it was concluded that science learning assisted by audiovisual media was proven to be able to improve student learning outcomes.
Balance assessment in healthy children and adolescents aged 6–18 years based on six tests collected on AMTI AccuSway force platform
Authors: Graff Krzysztof , Szczerbik Ewa , Kalinowska Małgorzata , Jaworski Maciej , Syczewska Małgorzata
Published: August 2020

Purpose: The aim of the study was to compare the results of six balance tests collected on AMTI AccuSway Plus ACS force platform between healthy female and male children and adolescents. We also searched for possible correlation of the balance measures with subjects’ age. Methods: 228 healthy 6- to 18-year-old subjects (111 boys and 117 girls) participated in the study. Six balance tests were performed with the use of AMTI AccuSway Plus ACS platform: quiet standing for 30s, maximal voluntary sways of the body in the sagittal plane (anterior-posterior – AP test) for 30 s, and in the frontal plane (left-right – ML test) for 30s. All tests were performed in two conditions: eyes open and eyes closed. Results: During quiet standing with eyes open, most balance measures were lower in girls (p < 0.05). In AP and ML tests with eyes open, a few balance parameters were different between boys and girls (p < 0.05). In quiet standing, AP and ML tests with eyes closed, there were no between-gender differences (p > 0.05). In quiet standing with eyes open and closed most balance parameters were negatively correlated with age (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Quiet standing postural sway characteristics depended on gender under normal visual conditions and it was similar in boys and girls under visual deprivation conditions. The vision was differently used by females and males in balance tasks. Static postural stability improved with age regardless of visual conditions.
Absolute and relative reliability of several measures of static postural stability calculated using a GYKO inertial sensor system
Authors: Jaworski Janusz , Ambroży Tadeusz , Lech Grzegorz , Spieszny Michał , Bujas Przemysław , Żak Michał , Chwała Wiesław
Published: August 2020

Purpose: The aim of this study was to analyse absolute and relative reliability of a number of postural static stability measures obtained from a GYKO inertial sensor system in young adults. Methods: The study examined 29 healthy non-athlete young adults. A test was performed for 30 s while standing on one foot, without moving, with eyes open and arms relaxed along the sides of the body. The examinations were performed twice, with a one-week interval. Relative reliability was measured using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and the 95% confidence interval (95% CI), whereas the absolute reliability was evaluated based on the standard error of measurement (SEM) and the minimal detectable change (MDC). Results: The results of this study showed moderate to good relative reliability scores for all the postural stability measures, with ICC values ranging from 0.62 to 0.70. For most of the analysed variables, SEM% ranged from ca. 10 to 14%. Relatively high SEM% values were obtained only for two variables (Area, Convex Hull Area). Conclusions: The low costs of GYKO inertial sensor systems, the fast and easy installation, the mobility and high reliability of the measurement of postural stability show that it can be effective alternative to stabilographic platforms.
3D kinematic analysis of patients’ gait before and after unilateral total hip replacement
Authors: Kolářová Kateřina , Vodička Tomáš , Bozděch Michal , Repko Martin
Published: August 2020

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to describe changes in the kinematic parameters in the patients’ gait after total hip replacement. Methods: Research group of men in the end stage of osteoarthritis indicated to the THR (n = 10; age 54.1 ± 7.5 years; weight 92.2 ± 9.6 kg; height 179.7 ± 5.9 cm). All participants underwent a total of three measurements: before surgery, 3 and 6 months after the surgery. Using the 3D kinematic analysis system, the patients’ gait was recorded during each measurement session and kinematic analysis was carried out. The parameters that were monitored included the sagittal range of motion while walking in the ankle, the knee and the hip joints of the operated and the unoperated limb, and the range in the hip joint’s frontal plane, the rotation of pelvis in the frontal and transverse planes, as well as the speed of walking and the walking step length. Results: Significant increases were found in sagittal range of motion in the operated hip joint, sagittal range of motion in the ankle joint on the unoperated side and in the walking step length of the unoperated limb. Conclusions: During walking after a THR, the sagittal range of motion in the ankle of the unoperated limb increases. Also, the range of motion in the sagittal plane on the operated joint increases, which is related to the lengthening of the step of the unoperated lower limb.
PROPOSED ROBOTIC-BASED MODEL FOR SLOW LEARNER’S LEARNING
Authors: Nurul Husna M  , Wan Fatimah WA  , Ahmad Sobri H  , Manisah MA
Published: August 2020

Learning is important for the development of children with special needs. Slow learners, which are included in the special-needs category suffer from extreme timidity thus making them unable to actively involved in learning sessions. It is important for them to actively involve in the learning activities as it affects their academic achievement.  This study involves two phases of activities which are; Phase 1, identification specification through literature review and expert interview, and Phase 2, model development. From the specification identification phase, suitable elements and components are identified, gathered, analysed and organised to prepare a comprehensive model. Therefore, a robotic-based model for slow learners’ learning is proposed. The model consists of the elements and the components that emphasize interactive student-centred learning. The model is derived from Care-Receiving Robot, Social Development Theory and Triple-D Model which consists of the teacher (More Knowledgable Other), the student, the robot (Care-Receiving Robot), learning by teaching to invoke student-centred learning, and evaluation (Triple-D Model).
THE PERFORMANCE OF SAFETY IMPLEMENTATION TOWARDS ACCIDENT OCCURRENCE IN MALAYSIA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Authors: Nur Sabrina Azmi  , Ezrin Hani Sukadarin  , Hanida Abdul Aziz
Published: August 2020

Reported fatal accidents in Malaysia construction industry contributed the highest number among other industries since 2009 until 2018. These statistics are alarming and elucidate the need to conduct scientific research to find the solution to solve the problem. Safety and health issues remain critical to the construction industry due to its working environment and the complexity of working practices. To prevent an accident, hazard identification is essential to construction safety management because unidentified hazards present the most unmanageable risks. Therefore, this research is conducted to help in reducing occupational accidents in the construction industry, and it can be considered worthy. This study aims to understand the triggering events, and their factors leading to fatal accidents are of significant input. The obtained data were analyzed using a statistical analysis program. Data collections of 139 numbers of respondents have been conducted in six different construction sites in east Malaysia. The result showed that there is a correlation between worker's perspective on safety management in the construction site and accident that can lead to a more fatality rate compared to other sectors. The corresponding recommendations are ultimately put forward as fatal accident prevention in construction activities. The patterns found in this paper can contribute valuable direction for formulating accident prevention strategies. In future research, reporting of an accident and near misses are essential to be further explored.
INVESTIGATION ON YOUNG ADULT HAND GRIP STRENGTH
Authors: Nor Julahah J  , Ummi Noor Nazahiah A  , M. Asyraf CD  , Norashiken O  , Ahmad Faizal Salleh
Published: August 2020

It is believed that exposure to whole-body vibration (WBV) may increase seated occupant drowsiness and seated. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the strength of the hand grip among the young adults in Malaysia. Also, to examine the correlation between anthropometry factors such as hand length (HL), hand breadth (HB), wrist circumference (WC) and body mass index (BMI) with average full hand grip strength of young adults. 40 Malaysian young adults with equal females and males and the range age of 23 to 28 years old voluntarily basis participated in this study. Three experiments were conducted in sitting position according to American Standard Hand Therapist (ASHT) with 45º, 90o and 135o of hand flexion using dynamometer. The results show the significant different full hand grip strength between Malaysian young adult females and females, the difference full hand grip strength for different hand flexion angles in sitting position and difference correlations between anthropometry factors and full hand grip strength for both young adult males and females.
ERGONOMICS STUDY IN THE STRESS LEVEL AMONG ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLY LINE WORKERS
Authors: Kamarulzaman MK  , Muhammad Nubli AW  , Ezrin HS
Published: August 2020

Human and cognitive ergonomics become one of essential elements in industrial field nowadays due to employer concern on physical, spiritual and emotional of their workers. The need of industrial today required operator’s cognitive functions with less manual human control but in reality human judgement cannot be eliminate as there are various task that only can be perform by human.  The objective of this study is to investigate the level of stress among Muslim electronics assembly line workers in electronic factories in Malaysia. The method used in this study is a survey questionnaire. The study is to compare the stress level between male and female, different ages of worker, years of working experience and task deliver in the plant to perform their duty and contribute to company. The tool administered is DASS 42 questions which distributed to the 360 worker from different level which is staffs and operators. Based on it, emWavePro device are used to test workers biofeedback performance in order to determine target persons for stress management module implementation. Workers performances in terms of productivity are measure after complete module implementation. The result may shows that workers that undergo this programed as a subjects improve their work performance by increasing productivity. Workers may came to work with positive attitude that impact positive environment to the plant. Using DASS, 319 of electronics assembly line workers are evaluated and from that 18 workers are identified with extremely severe of depression, anxiety and stress. From 18 workers, 61.1% are come from age between 19 and 29 years old with working experience less than 5 years. These 18 workers had potential to influence others that can disturb positive environment on the plant and change it to negative environment. Cognitive ergonomics is one of important elements to be focus as it impact workers performance every day. Not only physical, spiritual and emotional of the workers also contribute to the plant achievement in general.
ERGONOMICS STUDY OF STRETCHER FOR RESCUER TO LIFT DROWN BODY
Authors: Muhammad Husaini Rahmat  , Ruhaizin S  , Rosalam CM  , Hassan A  , Khairul Manami K  , Indastri S
Published: August 2020

Drowning is one of 10 leading causes of death in every region of the world especially in the picnic and recreation. Statistics from Fire and Rescue Department showed an average of 700 people drown each year in this country. There were also cases where casualty to rescuers during the Save and Rescue Operation (SAR). As the incidents increased, the task of rescuers and equipment used should be reviewed. Issue How to ease rescuer task and safely lift underwater drown body. Problem Statement Difficulties arise during lifting drown body from underwater to the surface due to certain circumstances. This involved safety to rescuers, process of rescuing and time consuming of the operation. Objective The objective of this study is to determine the efficient ways of lifting drown body based on rescuers preferences. From the results, new stretcher design parameters will be established. Method Thirty rescuers from two Water Rescue Teams namely PPDA Putrajaya and PPDA Shah Alam Branches participated in this study. They are 24 male and 6 female aged between 23 to 51 years with mean of age at 29.5 year and experienced in SAR. Instrument Questionnaires were used to identify factors contributed to success or failure of any SAR operation. Likert scale questions were used to measure their preferences. Data then processed using statistical software (SPSS). Results Findings shows that all respondents agreed that lifting method is the most significant factor affecting their task performance, safety and time consumes. Meanwhile 83.3% of them strongly agreed and 16.7% agreed the usage of proposed floatable stretcher to lift drown body in their future SAR Operations.
HUMAN FACTORS ANALYSIS OF ONLINE LEARNING PROCESS FOR STUDENTS ON SELECTED INDONESIAN CAMPUS (A PRELIMINARY STUDY)
Authors: Linda Studiyanti  , Rio Aurachman  , Tiena Gustina Amran
Published: August 2020

The fourth industrial revolution is impacting the learning industry to become online learning, especially in Indonesia. Online learning provides benefits in that it can be cheaper, takes less time, can be self-paced, and provides an equal quality of education for students in rural areas. A total of 60 Indonesian college students on selected campus (age 20 ± 0,36 years old) who joined the Computer Simulation class in the third grade participated in this study. They are divided into two classes, an online class using Moodle software and a physical class, then observations are made. This study aims to obtain preliminary data to then research what human factors influence Indonesian people that constrain students from successful participation in online learning. The results show that there are three aspects of implementing online lectures in Indonesia: rules, usability and cognitive aspects. Besides, quality of place is an environmental factor that cannot be controlled.
INVESTIGATION OF ERGONOMIC RISK FACTORS AMONG MALE WORKERS IN A MEDICAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN NORTHERN MALAYSIA
Authors: Athirah Yusof  , Nurul Shahida Mohd Shalahim
Published: August 2020

The medical manufacturing industry is currently one of the sectors with great potential growth in Malaysia, which offers numerous job opportunities to local and foreign workers. The growing proportion of workers in this industry means that a large number of workers are potentially exposed to ergonomic risk factors at the workplace, which may consequently affect their health. Thus, this study was carried out is to investigate the ergonomic risk factors and the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among male workers in a medical manufacturing company in northern Malaysia. Eight industrial workers (n = 8) were recruited from two Plastic Technology (PT) departments to participate in this study. Observations were made by recording the participants performing two tasks (manual lifting of containers and bags of chemicals) using a video camera at the PT1 and PT3 departments. The participants’ personal information and their job-related characteristics were first collected using a demographic questionnaire. Next, the Cornell Musculoskeletal and Hand Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ) was used to evaluate the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among workers while Manual Handling Assessment Charts (MAC) were used to assess the most common risk factors during the lifting operations. The results showed that the highest prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among the male workers at the medical manufacturing company was at the lower back (83.17%), upper back (4.38%), right shoulder (3.49%), and left shoulder (3.49%). Based on the results of the MAC, 100% of the participants were at high risk of injury from postures in the vertical lift zones, torso twisting, and sideways bending. In addition, 87.5 and 62.5% of the participants were at high risk of injury based on their hand distance from the lower back and grip on the load, respectively. The results of this study can serve as a guideline to implement interventional ergonomics programmes at the workplace and improve the musculoskeletal health of workers in the medical manufacturing industry in Malaysia.
VALIDITY AND INTER-RATER RELIABILITY OF POSTURAL ANALYSIS AMONG NEW RATERS
Authors: Widyanti A
Published: August 2020

Work posture analysis is crucial in observing and reducing work-related musculoskeletal symptoms in the workplace. However, in a developing country, new raters are commonly assigned to conduct postural analysis to save on cost. This study aims to observe the validity and inter-rater reliability (defined as the degree of agreement among different raters) among new raters of three different commonly used work posture analysis methods: Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA), Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA), and Ovako Workload Assessment System (OWAS). Fifty industrial engineering students, divided into five groups, who received prior training about the use of the methods, participated voluntarily in this study by observing ten different working postures in five different industries: the tofu, military equipment manufacturing, automotive maintenance and service, cracker, and milk-processing industries. One ergonomics expert also observed the working postures. Validity was observed based on the correlation between new raters’ ratings and the rating of the ergonomics expert. Inter-rater reliability within one group was calculated using the percentage of agreement and kappa value. The result shows high validity of RULA, REBA, and OWAS among new raters. There are insignificant differences in the inter-rater reliability of new raters among RULA, REBA, and OWAS. The implications of the result are discussed.
PSYCHOSOCIAL EFFECTS OF PCOS ON REPRODUCTIVE-AGE WOMEN; A PRELIMINARY EXPLORATORY STUDY BASED IN KERALA
Authors: Reshma Ramesh  , Swati Dinesh
Published: August 2020

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder found in reproductive age women without a finite cause of existence. While clinical aspects of the study attribute itself to a more significant part of the research, there is also a need to understand patients' perception of better design interventions. The purpose of this study was to perform a preliminary qualitative study to analyse and apprehend the feelings, expressions, perceptions, and experiences expressed by patients associated with the PCOS. The study exercised in-depth interviews with women between 18 to 35 years in Kollam district, Kerala, India. The study results reveal that psychosocial aspects such as lifestyle changes, coping mechanisms, attitudes and beliefs, awareness levels, and physician-patient relations are affecting women among this population. The study concluded that for any behavioural intervention to work for women affected by PCOS, it is essential to take into account the aforementioned psychosocial aspects.
KNOWLEDGE, PRACTICE AND PERCEIVED BARRIER OF PRESSURE ULCER PREVENTION AMONG NURSES IN A PUBLIC HOSPITAL IN SELANGOR
Authors: Fatimah Sham  , Dayana Izni Binti Sharif  , Norhidayah binti Moksin  , Hasnah Selamat
Published: August 2020

Pressure Ulcers (PUs) are a significant health problem for hospitalized patients associated with the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Each year, more than 2.5 million patients suffer from PUs, and about 60,000 people died due to complications of PUs globally. Although PUs brings devastating consequences, fortunately, it can be prevented. The prevention of PUs represents a marker of quality of care and safety of a health-care organization. PUs prevention indeed needs multidisciplinary collaboration management; however, nurses' role is more significant as they are the frontline in providing patient care. This study aimed to assess knowledge, practice, and perceived barriers of PUs prevention among nurses in a Public Hospital in Selangor. A descriptive and cross-sectional study was used to obtain the data. A purposive sample of 220 nurses had been recruited from ICU, CCU, medical, surgical, and orthopedic wards at Public Hospital in Selangor. Data were obtained from self-administered questionnaires. The result was analyzed using the IBM Statistical Packages for Social Science (SPSS) Window Version 23. This study revealed that the respondents had adequate knowledge (95.0%) and good practice (96.8%) of PUs prevention. Heavy workload and inadequate staff were mostly cited as the barrier of PUs prevention. In overall, the respondents' knowledge and practice were good; however, deficits in a particular area of knowledge and practice of PUs prevention still exist. The hospital and nursing department should organize continuous education programs and in-house training in related field to optimized nurses’ knowledge and practice regarding pressure ulcer prevention and management.
Pemanfaatan Protein pada Ayam Broiler yang Diberi Ransum Mengandung Kulit Pisang Fermentasi
Authors: Situmorang Nur Adiva R. , Sukamto Bambang , Suprijatna Edjeng
Published: August 2020

The study was conducted from January to February 2014 in the Broiler Cage Stage Cikandang Village, Rumpin District, Bogor Regency, West Java. The study aims to examine the utilization of fermented banana peels on protein consumption, crude protein digestibility and protein mass of broiler chicken meat. The material used was 120 broiler chickens (unsex) with an average body weight of 475 ± 0.98 g / head for 14 days, rumen fluid, banana peels and rations arranged in iso energy and iso protein. The experimental design used was a completely randomized design (CRD) with 4 treatments and 6 replications. T0 treatment = control ration without banana peel; T1 = ration with 5% fermented banana peel; T2 = ration with 10% fermented banana peel; T3 = ration with 15% fermented banana peel. Banana peels are fermented for 1 week to reduce high fiber content and high tannin. Data were analyzed using the F test at a level of 5%, followed by the Duncan test if there is a treatment effect. Based on research results, protein consumption was not significantly different (P> 0.05), so was protein digestibility and protein mass. The conclusion of this study is the use of banana peels fermented with rumen fluid has not been able to increase protein digestibility, protein consumption and protein mass of broiler chicken meat. However, the use of banana peels to a level of 15% does not reduce the utilization of protein so that it can be used up to a mixture of broiler chicken rations. Suggestion from research is that further research needs to be done with a different starter or fermenter.

Keywords: Broiler, banana peel, rumen fluid, protein utilization
Produksi Susu dan Lama Laktasi Sapi Perah Friesian Holstein di PT Ultra Peternakan Bandung Selatan
Authors: Tasripin Didin S , Christi Raden Febrianto , Biyantoro Dimas Dwi
Published: August 2020

The aim of this research was to know the production performance of Holstein Friesian dairy cow on first lactation based on milk production records and length of lactation. The research was done at PT. Ultra Peternakan Bandung Selatan, West Java. A method of the research used descriptive analysis. Milk production and length lactation period on first lactation were used as production performance variable. The data obtained from 2011-2015 production record of 750 dairy cows on first lactation. Production performance of dairy cows on first lactation were have average daily milk production of 18,94 ± 3,74 Kg, 359,29 ± 81,14 days on length of lactation, 102,19 ± 65,27 days on peak production. The highest daily milk production of dairy cows in the first lactation period was 29,06 Kg, the smallest was 4,76 Kg, the longest length lactation was 872 days and the shortest was 195 days.
Can Personalized Therapy Revolutionize COVID-19 Treatment Outcomes - Knowledge, Attitude & Practice Survey
Authors: Khan Manzoor , Jahan Sarwat , Abrar Naila , Saleem Laila , Mazhar Rabia , Hussain Abid
Published: August 2020

Background: COVID-19 shows variability depending on ethnicity and environmental factors therefore one type of drug may not be effective in all the populations. Personalized medicine refers to tailoring the treatment in accordance with individual patients. In the current COVID-19 crisis can this therapy change the course of research and treatment? A study was conducted to investigate the number of physicians with knowledge about personalized medicine and if it was being applied into routine practice, to direct the use of P drug for COVID-19 treatment.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out at Khyber Girl’s Medical College Hayatabad. Respondents included 100 doctors of various specialties who were interviewed regarding the knowledge of personalized therapy for various diseases and their impact on treatment outcomes. They were investigated if according to their experience of tailoring, it could bring about better treatment outcomes for COVID-19.

Results: Out of the total 100 89 (89%) doctors were routinely prescribing tailored treatment and believed that the COVID-19 research should be modified through personalization and genetics.

Conclusion: Personalized therapy is more targeted hence brings about therapeutic benefits and it would ensure better therapeutic outcomes in COVID-19 cases.