bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Facial skin complaints and work at visual display units. A histopathological study.
Authors: Berg M , Hedblad M A , Erhardt K
Published: July 2023

Facial punch biopsies from 83 patients with skin complaints with or without skin lesions and supposedly associated with work at visual display units (VDUs) were compared to biopsies from 51 subjects with no VDU exposure with or without skin lesions. Coded slides were assessed by three independent observers regarding hyperplasia of sebaceous glands, occurrence of telangiectases, intensity of inflammatory infiltrate, degree of hydropic degeneration of basal cells, occurrence of demodex folliculorum, number of mast cells and degree of degenerative changes in elastic fibers. No parameter was significantly more common in exposed subjects than in non-exposed persons with equivalent skin signs. The controls without skin lesions also showed various degrees of histologic changes. Hyperplasia of sebaceous glands was more common in men and in young persons. Degenerative changes in elastic fibers increased with age, but were also obvious in some persons under 35 years of age. In this study no characteristic histologic changes in facial skin were found in individuals with skin symptoms claimed to be associated with exposure to VDUs.
A randomized trial of two occlusive dressings in the treatment of leg ulcers.
Authors: Brandrup F , Menné T , Agren M S , Strömberg H E , Holst R , Frisén M
Published: July 2023

Two occlusive dressings--one zinc oxide medicated (Mezinc) and one hydrocolloid (Duoderm)--were compared in a prospective, randomized trial over a period of 8 weeks to determine their healing ability and effect on pain for venous and arterial leg ulcers. All patients were patch-tested before the study and colophony allergy was an exclusion criterion. Of the 43 outpatients included, 31 completed the trial and 6 patients randomized to each treatment group were withdrawn. The initial ulcer areas decreased after 8 weeks of treatment with Mezinc by 64% and by 48% after treatment with Duoderm. Ulcer pain was relieved in 50% of the patients--with a similar analgesic effect for the two dressings. Mezinc treatment was discontinued in 2 cases due to sensitization to colophony (one ingredient of Mezinc) which indicated a risk of contact allergy to colophony due to Mezinc treatment. 1103 consecutive eczema patients were patch-tested on the back with Mezinc and colophony 20% in petrolatum simultaneously. It was found that 42 (4%) of the patients showed allergic skin reactions to colophony and 19 (2%) to Mezinc. Both dressings were well tolerated by leg ulcer patients and there appeared to be no major differences in the efficacy of the two occlusive dressings.
Epidermal hydration and skin mechanics. The relationship between electrical capacitance and the mechanical properties of human skin in vivo.
Authors: Jemec G B , Serup J
Published: July 2023

The possible relationship between skin capacitance and the mechanical properties of the skin was studied using non-invasive techniques. Skin hydration was changed by soaking skin with tap water. Hydration of the skin increased the capacitance significantly (p less than 0.01) and hysteresis (creeping phenomenon) (p less than 0.01). The elasticity of the skin was reduced by hydration (p less than 0.01). Capacitance was found to be a poor predictor of the mechanical properties of untreated skin; while increases in hysteresis (creeping phenomenon) and decreases in elasticity were significantly (p less than 0.0001) related to changes in the capacitance of hydrated skin.
Potassium iodide inhibits neutrophil chemotaxis.
Authors: Honma K , Saga K , Onodera H , Takahashi M
Published: July 2023

We studied the effect of potassium iodide on the chemotaxis of neutrophil in 15 healthy subjects with a modified Boyden chamber method. Orally administered potassium iodide (15 mg/kg/day for 3 days) significantly inhibited the neutrophil chemotaxis in peripheral blood. It is postulated that the therapeutic effect of potassium iodide on erythema nodosum, nodular vasculitis, and Sweet's syndrome might be mediated through the inhibition of neutrophil chemotaxis by this agent.
S�zary-type cutaneous T-cell leukaemia. Response to Winkelmann regimen.
Authors: Harland C C , Balsitis M , Millard L G
Published: July 2023

A 37-year-old woman presented with an aggressive leukaemic form of small T-cell Sézary syndrome. Despite this unusually malignant variant of the disease, there was a dramatic response to a modified Winkelmann regimen of chlorambucil and prednisolone, and a useful, sustained remission of 7 months. The Winkelmann regimen remains an important and relatively non-toxic chemotherapeutic option for palliation of advanced Sézary syndrome.
Cutaneous malignant fibrous histiocytoma. A rare but serious malignancy.
Authors: Berth-Jones J , Fletcher A , Graham-Brown R
Published: July 2023

We report 3 cases of malignant fibrous histiocytoma occurring as primary neoplasms of the skin. The first case developed in a leg ulcer of traumatic origin. The second developed on the lower lip at the site of a squamous cell carcinoma which had been treated by radiotherapy. The third arose on a calf at a site of previous surgery. The literature on this malignancy is reviewed, with emphasis on cutaneous involvement.
Sexual behaviour in a group of Swedish homosexual men.
Authors: Håkansson C
Published: July 2023

Using self-administered questionnaires, sexual behaviour was assessed among 181 male homosexuals who were members of a 'gay' organization. Eighty-seven out of 181 (48%) had a regular partner and 14% reported their relationship as monogamous. The number of different sexual partners among the studied men was found to be low. Anal intercourse with non-steady partners in the past year had been practised by 43%, 79% of whom had generally used a condom. Use of condoms during oral intercourse was less common. Most of the men (86%) had made some risk-reducing behavioural changes (since a mean of 2.8 years) because of perceived risk of HIV/AIDS. 73% had had an HIV antibody test performed. Adoption of safer sexual practices seems to have occurred among the gay men studied.
Enzyme release from cultured human melanoma cells
Authors: Karg E , Hultberg B , Isaksson A , Rosengren E , Rorsman H
Published: July 2023

The lysosomal enzyme beta-hexosaminidase and the melanocyte specific enzyme tyrosinase were examined in human melanoma cell cultures. The beta-hexosaminidase activity of the medium was approximately 40% of the total cellular activity after 24 h, while after 48 h the activity in the medium was twice that of the cells. The tyrosinase activity in the medium was 5% and 19% of the total cellular activity after the 24 h and 48 h incubation, respectively. The low level of lactate dehydrogenase activity in the medium after 24 as well as 48 h of incubation indicated that the release of beta-hexosaminidase and tyrosinase was not due to membrane injury. The data suggest, that 1) beta-hexosaminidase may be a candidate for tumor markers in malignant melanoma, and 2) the tyrosinase activity found in sera of melanoma patients may be due, at least partly, to enzyme release by living cancer cells.
Exacerbation of porokeratosis during etretinate therapy.
Authors: Knobler R M , Neumann R A
Published: July 2023

Four patients with disseminated superficial porokeratosis (DSP) were treated with the oral aromatic retinoid etretinate. Using the standard dosage of 1 mg/kg/day, 3 patients showed exacerbation of cutaneous lesions 4-6 weeks after initiation of treatment. Because of additional severe generalized itching and discomfort in all patients, treatment had to be discontinued. The clinical exacerbation correlated with a significant increase in the lymphohistiocytic dermal infiltrate beneath the cornoid lamella. In our experience the use of etretinate triggered the exacerbation of porokeratotic lesions with associated side effects showing that their use is not necessarily of benefit as previously reported.
Interleukin-1 decreases the number of Ia+ epidermal dendritic cells but increases their expression of Ia antigen.
Authors: Lundqvist E N , Bäck O
Published: July 2023

It is generally accepted that ETAF/IL-1 is produced in epidermis by both keratinocytes and Langerhans' cells. We have studied the density and morphology of Ia+ epidermal dendritic cells in mice after systemic or intracutaneous injection of recombinant IL-1 beta. We found that rIL-1 beta decreased the density of Ia+ dendritic cells in the time period 2-7 days after rIL-1 beta administration. However, the remaining dendritic cells were enlarged and more arborized with increased expression of Ia antigen 1-4 days after injection of rIL-1 beta. The implication of the results is that ETAF/IL-1 modulates the function of Langerhans' cells through autocrine and paracrine regulation.
Patients with mood depression have a high prevalence of seborrhoeic dermatitis.
Authors: Maietta G , Fornaro P , Rongioletti F , Rebora A
Published: July 2023

Prevalence and severity of seborrhoeic dermatitis were studied in 150 patients with psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety and organic mental illness. As a control group, we examined 150 patients waiting for surgery and regarded as obviously anxious. Thirty-eight psychiatric patients were found to have seborrhoeic dermatitis, versus 13 in the surgery group. This statistically significant difference was entirely ascribable to patients with depression.
Membrane-bound phospholipase C activity in normal and psoriatic epidermis.
Authors: Bergers M , Van de Kerkhof P C , Happle R , Mier P D
Published: July 2023

We report the quantification of a membrane-bound phospholipase C in human epidermis which is active against the physiologically relevant substrate, phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate. The level of this enzyme is significantly increased in the psoriatic lesion, both on a weight and protein basis. Etiological implications of this observation are discussed.
Both epidermal dendritic cell populations, Langerhans' cells and Thy 1+ dendritic cells are simultaneously stained by an Lyt-1 monoclonal antibody.
Authors: Shiohara T , Moriya N , Gotoh C , Nagashima M
Published: July 2023

Both Langerhans' cells (LC) and Thy 1+ dendritic epidermal cells (DEC) are bone marrow-derived epidermal cells that are thought to play an important role in immune responses. Despite their several similarities, the surface phenotypes of both cells appear to be almost mutually exclusive. We found that an anti-Lyt-1.2 monoclonal antibody that recognizes solely an epitope on certain T cells can crossreact with a shared epitope on both cell types. The morphological details of LCs and Thy 1+ DECs stained by the anti-Lyt-1.2 MAb was superior to those stained by either anti-I-A or anti-Thy-1 MAb. The availability of this MAb enables us to simultaneously view both cell populations in the same sections.
Racial differences in pharmacodynamic response to nicotinates in vivo in human skin: black and white.
Authors: Berardesca E , Maibach H I
Published: July 2023

This study evaluated the vasodilation induced in young whites and blacks by topical application of two nicotinates, methylnicotinate (MN) and hexylnicotinate (HN) at the same concentration and in the same vehicle. To assess the influence of skin surface lipids and water content of the stratum corneum on the penetration of the substances, the drugs were applied on the back, on untreated skin and pre-occluded and pre-delipidized sites. Skin blood flow was monitored with laser Doppler velocimetry. The initial response recorded at 15 min (IR), the peak response (PR) and the area under the curve (AUC) were used to characterize the pharmacodynamic response. Statistically significant racial differences in the penetration of nicotinates were detected for the area under the response curve in the untreated and occluded sites, for the initial response and peak response in the pre-occluded site. Occlusion increased (even though not significantly) penetration, except for blacks in the methylnicotinate experiment. Delipidization elicited significantly lower responses for the IR and PR in the MN study, rendering the penetration similar in the two groups. No major differences were recorded between the two nicotinates. The effect of delipidization was most noticeable in blacks in the MN study. We suggest that there are racial (blacks vs. whites) differences in percutaneous penetration of nicotinates, with decreased levels in black skin recorded in all sites investigated.
Cardiovascular and Metabolic Profile of Subjects with Acne in a Cohort of Middle-aged Patients: A General Population Study of 1,932 Subjects
Authors: Sinikumpu Suvi-Päivikki , Jokelainen Jari , Tasanen Kaisa , Huilaja Laura
Published: July 2023

Acne vulgaris is one of the most common inflammatory skin diseases, but there are few studies of adult acne and its association with general health. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence and clinical characteristics of adult acne at the population level among 1,932 subjects belonging to the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 Study. In addition, cardiovascular and metabolic profiles of acne cases and their controls were analysed. The prevalence of adult acne was 7.9% (n = 150) with no statistical difference between the sexes. The majority of subjects presented with papulopustular acne (77.1%). Comedo acne (10.8% of all subjects) was more common in females than in males (p < 0.005). Males with acne had more abnormality in their metabolic factors than did acne-free controls; plasma glucose and insulin levels at 60 min after the 75 g glucose load were higher in males with acne than in controls (p < 0.01 for both). Corresponding associations were not seen in females. In conclusion, adult acne is common in middle-age, presenting a slightly different clinical picture in females than in males. In addition, male subjects with acne may have a higher risk of metabolic disturbances than do controls, and thus, comprehensive evaluation of patients with adult acne is needed.
The Effect of Hydroponic Nutrient Sources and Planting Media Types on the Growth and Production of Chinese Kale (Brassica oleraceae L.)
Authors: Nafiah Octavia Zuhrotun , Nugrahani Pangesti , Makhziah Makhziah
Published: July 2023

Kale is prospective for cultivation because they have a good market. In order to get optimal plant output when growing kale in a hydroponic system, care must be taken to employ AB Mix nutrients and specific planting media types. This study aim at obtaining the right combination of AB Mix nutrients and types of growing media on the yield and growth of Kale plants, which were grown on substrates hydroponic. The study was organized in a Randomized Complete Block Design, with three replicates and factorial arrangement. The first factor was the source of nutrition AB Mix i.e. Infarm, Growrich, and Purie Garden. The second factor was the type of planting media, including husk charcoal, cocopeat, and a mixture of cocopeat and husk charcoal (1:1). Results revealed that the combination treatment of AB Mix nutrients and types of growing media was statistically different on the leaf area.  The best combination was between charcoal and Infarm.  The source of nutrition AB Mix significantly affected plant growth parameters such as plant height, leaf area, and dry weight of root with Infarm was found to the best nutrient. The type of growing media did not significantly influence all the parameters observed. Interaction between the type of nutrient AB Mix and type of growing media on the leaf area parameter showed with the best result M2A2 (husk charcoal + Infarm) of 700,96 cm2 , but not significantly different from the other treatment. Keywords: AB Mix nutrient, Cocopeat, Husk charcoal, Kale
THE EFFECT OF PROFITABILITY AND FIRM SIZE ON CAPITAL STRUCTURE
Authors: Susanti Susanti , Widyawati Dini , Iswara Ulfah Setia
Published: July 2023

This study aims to examine the effect of profitability and firm size on the company's capital structure. This research was conducted on 209 observation listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. This research is classified as a quantitative research. The research data used is in the form of information on financial report data and annual reports of manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in the period 2017 to 2021. The data analysis technique uses multiple linear regression analysis. In assessing the company's capital structure using the Debt to Equity Ratio, profitability using the Return on Assets ratio and company size using the log of total assets. The results showed that profitability had a significant negative effect on capital structure. Companies that are able to generate profits in their operational activities will use retained earnings rather than increasing the company's debt. Meanwhile, firm size has a significant positive effect on capital structure. This shows that the larger the size of the company, the greater the operational needs of companies whose funding can come from debt.
Development of E-Module Integrated STEM Approach to Improve Students' Critical and Creative Thinking Skills
Authors: Adha Tri Zeni , Asrizal Asrizal , Rahim Fanny Rahmatina
Published: July 2023

The era of industrial revolution 4.0 aims to develop human resources who can discuss creatively and think critically. Teachers can take advantage of technological developments by designing e-modules that integrate with  STEM approaches that improve students' critical and creative thinking skills. The purpose of this study was to determine the results of validation of integrated e-modules the STEM approach. This research belongs to the  research and development that designs up to the demonstration test stage using a four-dimensional development model. The data collection tool used  validation sheets. The data collection tool used validation sheets. The result obtained from the mean V is 0.68, which is within the valid category. Based on the results of the study, it was concluded that an integrated work and energy materials e-module using a STEM approach would be suitable for use in a Grade X physics class. The e-modules integrated  with STEM approach will be further developed and used as standalone learning materials to overcome the challenges of Industrial Revolution 4.0. This enhances student ability to think critically and creatively, leading to meaningful learning
Enhancing Student's Skills: Need Analysis To Develop E-Modul Integrated Problem-Based Learning Model On Smartphone-Based
Authors: Rahmayani Melfa , Asrizal Asrizal
Published: July 2023

The development of Science and Technology is a feature of the 21st century which requires students to have critical thinking, creative thinking, communication, and collaboration skills. This study aims to need analysis to develop an e-module for a renewable energy-integrated PBL model based on a smartphone to improve students' creative thinking and communication skills. The objects of this study were three high school physics teachers, 70 class X high school students, and teacher documents in the form of learning objectives, teaching modules, and documents on the student's midterm assessment results. Data collection techniques used in this study were questionnaires, documentation, and tests of student's creative thinking and communication skills. Data collected were analyzed using quantitative descriptive statistical analysis techniques. Based on data analysis, the study results include: 1) the use of ICT in physics learning is in the sufficient category, this is not in line with the significant potential use of technology in schools, especially the use of smartphones, 2) students characteristics seen from the components of background, interest in learning, learning motivation, learning styles, and students' attitudes are in a good category, but the value of knowledge and creative thinking skills and students' communication is still low, 3) the learning objectives carried out by the teacher as seen from the flow analysis of the learning objectives of three teachers are in the category sufficient, 4) the learning arrangements carried out by the teacher by looking at the teaching modules of three teachers are in the sufficient category
Gamified English Language Learning in Ukraine: Critical Divide between Tradition and Innovation
Authors: Matviienko Olha , Kuzmina Svitlana , Yanishevska Zoya
Published: July 2023

The article aims to describe gamification and educational technologies integrated into English teacher education as impactful and novel practices in Ukraine. Therefore the study briefly reviews educational technologies and gamification research and presents empirical evidence from Kyiv National Linguistic University. Since Ukraine is determined to be in line with the world’s progressive tendencies and is striving for digital humanistic pedagogy, the significance of this study lies in proving that technology-assisted gamified English learning essentially transforms Ukrainian education and positively affects Ukrainian schools where the quality of English is on the agenda. The study’s central question addresses the benefits of gamified learning for building English proficiency in preservice teachers and developing necessary teacher competencies, projecting the effect on their in-service teaching at Ukrainian schools in the future. Collecting the data and carrying out the research employed mixed methods, engaging 43 future teachers of English in the 1st and 2nd years of training and 11 language instructors. The findings prove that the study is relevant and deserves further investigation for a successful application in English teacher preparation in Ukraine to make school classrooms motivating and engaging for enhancing English language education and reaching ambitious goals to meet the world’s standards in teacher training.
Professionally Significant Personality Traits and Soft Power Skills Development in Esp Teaching
Authors: Tarnavska Tetyana , Glushanytsia Nataliia , Akilli Erman , Nahorna Olha , Kostenko Dmytro
Published: July 2023

Miscommunication in pilots’ and air traffic controllers’ radio exchange has always been a deep concern in aviation. Standard phraseology provides pilots and air traffic controllers with special phrases to minimize the risk of miscommunication in a multilingual environment. It is designed to facilitate unambiguous and concise radio exchange. In non-standard situations, which are not covered by standard phraseology, the ability to use plain language is a must. The language training aims to ensure that language activity does not distract pilots’ and air traffic controllers’ attention and saves time to make the right decisions. The authors believe that improvement of professionally significant personality traits such as motivation, emotional stability, the accuracy of reaction, thinking elasticity, logical reasoning as well as the ability to process information quickly, select reasonable hypotheses, picture flight environment, predict the development of the situation, and anticipate the result of the activity can be a highly efficient way to reach this goal. The authors also consider soft power skills as an indispensable part of pilots’ skill sets and distinguish the most significant of them. The problem is that the points mentioned above are not included in the pilots’ and air traffic controllers’ language training. Therefore, the research aims to identify a set of professionally significant personality traits and develop ways of their improvement. The most efficient digital resources are distinguished. The research outcomes will significantly contribute to flight safety.
DESAIN KOMPOR LISTRIK TENAGA SURYA UNTUK BATIK TULIS YANG RAMAH LINGKUNGAN
Authors: Khamid Abdul , Asy'ari Hasyim
Published: July 2023

Pemakaian bahan bakar minyak tentunya setiap tahun selalu meningkat seiring meningkatnya jumlah penduduk di Indonesia. Pemanfaatan energi terbarukan yang sangat berpotensi untuk dimanfaatkan sebagai energi alternatif saat ini belum optimal dalam menunjang kebutuhan masyarakat. Pemanfaatan potensi alam yang melimpah seharusnya digali dan dikembangkan secara optimal. Energi disekitar yang ramah lingkungan yang belum di manfaatkan secara maksimal salah satunya yaitu pemanfaatan sinar matahari sebagai mesin pemanas atau kompor listrik. Di Indonesia sendiri pemanfaatan sinar matahari guna mengganti bahan bakar kompor belum banyak terpikirkan maupun terealisasikan, pencairan malam/lilinmasih menggunakan bahan bakar minyak atau gas elpiji. Pada umumnya bahan bakar minyak yang dipakai suatu saat pasti akan habis sehingga kurang efektif digunakan yang akan berakibat pada krisis minyak bumi serta dapat menimbulkan pencemaran lingkungan. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu mendesain kompor tenaga surya. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah mendesain kompor listrik tenaga surya dengan dua pemanas jenis glow plug yang dirangkai, 4 panel surya dengan kapasitas masing-masing 120 Wattpeak. Hasil penelitian yang dilakukan bahwa untuk memanaskan malam 66 gram membutuhkan waktu sekitar 6 menit dengan temperatur yang dapat dicapai 110°C.
ALAT MONITORING PEMAKAIAN ENERGI LISTRIK MENGGUNAKAN WEB CAYENNE
Authors: Alfidro Muhammad Reza , Rozaq Imam Abdul , Iqbal Mohammad
Published: July 2023

Electrical energy has now become a mandatory requirement for all humans. No exception for boarding house entrepreneurs, shop houses, as well as lodging that has many rooms. Problems often occur when determining the cost of using electricity and monitoring electrical energy, especially when using only one kWh meter. The purpose of this research is to create an IoT-based monitoring tool for electrical energy consumption which will later be installed in every room, so that owners of boarding houses, shop houses, and inns who use one kWh meter are easy to determine the cost of using and monitoring their electrical energy. The method used is Research and Development. In this study, making one monitoring tool for two rooms using the mydevice cayenne web server as data display and online data storage with the help of ESP8266 as a data sender from Arduino, while Arduino functions as an input and output on other supporting components, including: relays, LCD, keypad, RTC, MCB, and PZEM-004T sensors as a measure of the amount of cosphi, voltage, current, power, energy, as well as calculating the use of electrical energy used.  The tool testing is divided into two stages, namely, first testing the PZEM-004T sensor by providing a different load, second, testing the whole tool. PZEM-004T Sensor Testing compared to a multimeter. With voltage measurement accuracy of 99.89%, Current 94.65%, Cosphi 97.8%, Power 94.26 %, Energy 97.62%. While the overall testing of the tool with automatic reset of energy data is in accordance with what is expected
Sistem Informasi Pengelolaan Pabrik Gula Merah Tradisional pada UD. Putra Remaja Berbasis Web
Authors: Rohmad Noor , Fithri Diana Laily , Susanti Nanik , Nugraha Fajar
Published: July 2023

UD. Putra Remaja merupakan salah satu pabrik gula merah tradisional yang berada di Desa Plukaran RT 01 / RW 05 Kecamatan Gembong Kabupaten Pati. UD. Putra Remaja menghasilkan gula merah yang menggunakan bahan baku dari tanaman tebu. Selama ini UD. Putra Remaja tidak menerapkan sistem informasi dalam pengelolaan datanya. Mulai dari pencatatan tebangan tebu yang diperoleh per orang setiap harinya yang masih menggunakan buku yang memiliki resiko buku tersebut rusak atau bahkan hilang, proses penghitungan gaji pegawai yang masih dilakukan secara manual, tidak adanya pencatatan gula merah yang telah diproduksi serta tidak adanya pencatatan gula merah yang telah terjual selama ini. Dengan adanya permasalahan di atas, maka penulis akan membuat sebuah Sistem Informasi Pengelolaan Pabrik Gula Merah Tradisional Berbasis Web yang diharapkan mampu membantu pihak UD. Putra Remaja dalam menyelesaikan masalah yang dihadapi. Sistem ini mempermudah dalam hal pencatatan tebangan tebu, penghitungan gaji pegawai, pencatatan gula yang diproduksi dan pencatatan gula yang terjual pada UD. Putra Remaja.
Sistem Informasi Pelayanan Kb, Monitoring Dan Penanganan Keluhan Peserta KB Berbasis Web Dengan Notifikasi Whatsapp
Authors: Anggraeny Wahyu Kartika , Latifah Noor , Utomo Andy Prasetyo , Supriyono Supriyono
Published: July 2023

Pelayanan adalah segala bentuk jasa pelayanan, baik dalam bentuk barang maupun jasa dalam rangka upaya pemenuhan kebutuhan masyarakat.Monitoring merupakan suatu kegiatan mengamati secara seksama suatu keadaan atau kondisi, termasuk juga perilaku atau kegiatan tertentu, dengan tujuan agar semua data masukan atau informasi yang diperoleh dari hasil pengamatan tersebut dapat menjadi landasan dalam mengambil keputusan tindakan selanjutnya yang diperlukan.Keluarga Berencana (KB) adalah gerakan untuk membentuk keluarga yang sehat dan sejahtera dengan membatasi kelahiran yang dilakukan dengan penggunaan alat-alat kontrasepsi atau penanggulangan kelahiran seperti kondom, implant, IUD, KB Suntik, dan sebagainya. Namun disamping itu, meskipun telah melakukan KB masih saja ada laporan dari peserta KB mengenai keluhan kesehatan, dll. Dalam menyampaikan keluhannya, akseptor harus menemui pihak terkait dan belum tentu pihak tersebut ada waktu untuk bertemu. Perlunya meningkatkan kegiatan pemberian informasi dan konseling tentang KB kepada akseptor mengenai cara penggunaannya agar mengurangi keluhan yang dialami oleh pengguna KB serta mengingatkan akseptor untuk memeriksakan kepada petugas kesehatan jika mengalami keluhan atau efek samping.Oleh karena itu harus ada peningkatan metode komunikasi dan interaksi antara peserta KB dengan pihak yang bisa menangani keluhannya. Sehingga pada penelitian ini, dilakukan analisa kebutuhan untuk menghasilkan pemodelan sistem informasi dengan menggunakan pemodelan UML (Unified Markup Language) dan juga melakukan perancangan arsitektur sistem pendataan monitoring dan penanganan keluhan peserta kb berbasis online.
Sistem Informasi Inventory Use Tool Pt Djarum Unit Workshop Engineering Pasuruan Kidul Berbasis Android
Authors: Hidayat Syarif , Supriyono Supriyono , Susanti Nanik , Handayani Putri Kurnia
Published: July 2023

Perusahaan rokok kretek “DJARUM” didirikan oleh Oei Wie Gwan, pada tahun 1951 dikota kudus, jawa tengah. Kantor pusat PT Djarum bertepat di jalan Jendral A. Yani 28 Kudus Jawa Tengah. Perusahaan yang bergerak dibidang produksi rokok juga memiliki sebuah unit engineering yang disebut dengan Workshop Engineering PT Djarum. Unit ini bergerak dalam pembuatan spare part mesin. Pada kegiatan produksi spare part, terjadi sebuah masalah dalam pengelolaan data inventory use tool. Sistem inventory use tool yang berada diunit produksi masih dalam tahap perkembangan mengunakan Microsoft Office 365, kendala yang ditemukan yaitu sistem informasi yang belum mengelola data tool yang berada digudang penyimpanan secara menyeluruh dan belum menghasilkan sebuah laporan pengelolaan secara detail. Untuk itu diperlukan adanya pengembangan sebuah sistem informasi inventory use tool secara efektif dan efisien. Metodologi yang dipakai dalam penelitian ini, adalah metode pengumpulan data, metode analisa, metode perancangan, dan metode pengujian dengan Black Box Testing. Hasil yang ingin dicapai dalam penelitian ini berupa aplikasi sistem informasi inventory use tool berbasis android yang dirancang bangun dengan menggunakan program berbasis kotlin dan SQLite yang cocok untuk menampung semua data dan informasi inventory use tool di PT. Djarum.
Aplikasi Sistem Pakar Untuk Mendiagnosis Penyakit Stroke Menggunakan Metode Forward Chaining Berbasis Web
Authors: Handoyo Joko , Meydiana Arlinda
Published: July 2023

Penyakit stroke adalah masalah kesehatan yang sering terjadi saat asupan darah menuju ke otak kekurangan oksigen dan nutrisi. Akibatnya, dalam hitungan menit saja, sel-sel otak mulai mati. Data RSUD Dr. R Soeprapto Cepu menunjukkan bahwa kematian pasien yang diakibatkan oleh semua kasus tersebut  sebesar 371 jiwa sedangkan kematian akibat penyakit itu sendiri sebesar 54 jiwa. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menghasilkan suatu aplikasi sistem pakar yang bisa digunakan untuk para penderita stroke maupun yang baru mengalami gejala atau tanda-tanda penyakit stroke. Aplikasi sistem pakar ini dibuat tidak hanya untuk pasien penderita stroke saja tetapi juga masyarakat yang ingin mengetahui lebih awal gejala dan ciri pasien stroke. Data penelitian kali ini  tahun 2021-2022 di RSUD Dr. R Soeprapto Cepu berdasarkan diagnosis tenaga kesehatan sebesar 160 jiwa selama 2 tahun terakhir. Pembuatan Aplikasi ini  menggunakan metode Forward Chaining serta diimplementasikan dengan PHP, MySQL untuk konsep yang ada diaplikasi masih mengunakan cara manual dengan memasukan data-data yang diperoleh dari sumber yang terpercaya dan diakhiri dengan proses pengujian sistem menggunakan teknik blackbox testing dengan hasil pengujian sebesar 58% yang mana bisa dikatakan aplikasi ini cukup baik untuk digunakan tetapi perlu untuk  dikembangkan lagi agar menjadi aplikasi yang sempurna dan dapat digunakan.
PELAKSANAAN EKSEKUSI JAMINAN FIDUSIA DALAM HAL BENDA JAMINAN SUDAH BERPINDAH TANGAN (STUDI KASUS PERKARA NOMOR : 109/ PID.SUS / 2016 / PN.KDS) DI PENGADILAN NEGERI KUDUS
Authors: Salim Agus , Sukresno Sukresno , Suciningtyas Suciningtyas
Published: July 2023

Penelitian dengan judul “Pelaksanaan Eksekusi Jaminan Fidusia dalam Hal Benda Jaminan Sudah Berpindah Tangan (Studi Kasus Perkara Nomor : 109/ Pid.Sus/ 2016/PN.Kds di Pengadilan Negeri Kudus), bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisa bagaimana pelaksanaan eksekusi perkara No. 109/Pid.Sus/2016/PN.Kds, serta ingin  mengetahui kendala saat eksekusi Objek Jaminan Fidusia yang telah berpindah tangan.Metode pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu dengan data primer yang diperoleh dari lapangan tentang cara pelaksanaan eksekusi objek jaminan fidusia serta pendekatan Yuridis Sosiologis dengan cara memadukan bahan-bahan hukum (yang merupakan data sekunder).Dari hasil penelitian yang diperoleh, disimpulkan bahwa eksekusi objek jaminan fidusia terjadi karena proses awal debitor yang melakukan penyesatan data untuk mengharapkan proses pengajuan pembiayaan bisa disetujui oleh kreditor. Sehingga setelah proses pinjaman dikabulkan oleh kreditor, debitor tidak memenuhi kewajibanya dalam pembayaran angsuran, serta debitor juga mengalihkan objek jaminan fidusia kepada pihak ketiga.Penyelesaian dalam pelaksanaan eksekusi objek jaminan fidusia secara non litigasi tidak dapat dilaksanakan dalam perkara ini sehingga proses litigasi yang dilaksanakan, kendala dalam pelaksanaan eksekusi objek jaminan fidusia dalam perkara Nomor : 109/ Pid.Sus /2016/PN.Kds, terhambat karena objek jaminan fidusia sudah beralih kepihak ketiga tanpa ijin tertulis dari kreditor, sehingga penyelesaian perkara ini diselesaikan lewat jalur pengadilan karena merugikan kreditor sebagai penerima hak fidusia.
OPTIMALISASI PUTUSAN HAKIM TINDAK PIDANA KORUPSI SEBAGAI UPAYA PEMBERANTASAN KORUPSI
Authors: Sumarna Sumarna , Sulistyowati Sulistyowati , Sukresno Sukresno
Published: July 2023

Korupsi merupakan kejahatan luar biasa. Hukuman bagi pelaku tindak pidana korupsi tampaknya berseberangan dengan efek jera sebagaimana dimaksud oleh keberadaan dan tujuan hukum. Salah satu penyebabnya, dan ini yang sering jadi bahan "perbincangan publik" adalah hukuman yang dijatuhkan oleh Hakim untuk koruptor dianggap tidak sebanding dengan kejahatan luar biasa yang dilakukan  ini.          Formulasi masalah terdiri dari: Mengapa Hakim Pidana Korupsi Tidak Menjatuhkan Putusan Maksimal (Berat) Terhadap Koruptor dan Bagaimana Mengoptimalkan Keputusan Hakim Korupsi sebagai Upaya Pemberantasan Korupsi. Tujuan Penelitian ini yaitu untuk memahami dan menganalisis faktor-faktor yang menyebabkan hakim korupsi tidak membuat keputusan maksimal kepada Koruptor sebagai upaya untuk memberantas korupsi di Indonesia, serta untuk memahami dan menganalisis bagaimana mengoptimalkan keputusan Hakim tentang korupsi sebagai upaya untuk memberantas korupsi di Indonesia.          Metode Penelitian terdiri dari Pendekatan Masalah yaitu yuridis empiris, spesifikasi penelitian menggunakan penelitian deskriptif analitis, Jenis Data dalam bentuk data Primer dan data sekunder, Metode Pengumpulan Data berupa wawancara dengan Hakim korupsi, serta metode analisis data kualitatif.          Faktor yang menyebabkan Hakim Tindak Pidana Korupsi tidak memberikan putusan yang berat adalah prinsip menjatuhkan hukuman harus proporsional dengan kesalahan Tergugat, hukuman harus mencerminkan tujuan pembinaan dan tujuan pengajaran Terdakwa, yang mana Terdakwa dapat merefleksikan apa yang telah dilakukannya. Cara untuk mengoptimalkan keputusan Hakim Pidana Korupsi adalah penerapan beban pembuktian terbalik murni dalam hukum acara untuk membuktikan korupsi yang telah menggunakan beban verifikasi afirmatif. Hakim kejahatan korupsi harus dapat membedakan korupsi sebagai hal yang luar biasa, dan harus ditangani dengan cara yang luar biasa pula serta membuat keputusan maksimum terhadap koruptor untuk memberikan efek jera.
PERSEPSI MASYARAKAT TERHADAP PERKAWINAN PADA BULAN MUHARRAM DALAM ADAT JAWA (Studi Kasus di Desa Medini Kecamatan Undaan Kabupaten Kudus)
Authors: Nuha Yahyana Maulin , Subarkah Subarkah , Hartanto Dwiyana Achmad
Published: July 2023

Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui persepsi masyarakat Desa Medini Kecamataan Undaan untuk tidak melaksanakan pernikahan pada bulan Muharram dan pandangan Ulama’ Desa Medini Kecamatan Undaan tentang pernikahan yang dilaksanakan pada bulan Muharram. Metode pendekatan yang digunakan Yuridis Sosiologis. Dalam hal teknik pengumpulan data, penulis menggunakan data primer dan data sekunder. Setelah data diperoleh, maka disusun secara sistematis dan selanjutnya dianalisis secara kualitatif, sehingga diperoleh kejelasan mengenai permasalahan yang dibahas dan selanjutnya disusun sebagai penulisan hukum yang bersifat ilmiah.Berdasarkan hasil penilitian, persepsi masyarakat Desa Medini Kecamatan Undaan terhadap perkawinan pada bulan Muharram, karena masih mempercayai mitos, hal ini menyebabkan mereka takut melaksanakan perkawinan pada bulan Muharram. Kayakinan ini mereka dapat dari pendahulu atau sesepuh yang turun-temurun secara terus menerus dan diwariskan kepada generasi setelahnya. Namun, sebagian masyarakat desa Medini Kecamatan Undaan memperbolehkan melaksanakan perkawinan pada bulan Muharram, dikarenakan mereka mengetahui bahwa pernikahan yang syar’i itu tidak mempercayai mitos tersebut. Pandangan Ulama’ Desa Medini Kecamatan Undaan tentang pernikahan pada bulan Muharram adalah pernikahan tersebut dapat dilaksanakan kapan saja termasuk bulan Muharram, karena bulan tersebut termasuk bulan yang di sucikan oleh Allah SWT. Pada dasarnya Agama Islam menganggap semua hari, bulan, dan tahun adalah baik.
Seniors and the Use of New Technologies: Loneliness and Support Networks
Authors: Mangra Anca Maria-Alexandra
Published: July 2023

The study of seniors’ perception of the use of technology is the main topic of this article. This is relevant because of the topicality and the need to understand how active aging and the use of new technology are realized in a seniors’ dedicated program in Romania. In the literature review section, the following concepts are presented: the role of technology in everyday life, the types of technologies seniors use, the meaning of information and communication technology concept, and understanding the concept of loneliness and seniors’ needs. The second section of the article consists of qualitative research using based on a case study (in-depth interviews and participatory observation) on the Telefonul Vârstnicului Program (Senior People Phone Line) in Romania. The purpose of the research is to identify the seniors’ needs, faced problems, reached needs, and the qualities a social worker should have. The main findings of the research emphasize the fact that senior citizens are guided to various state institutions, providing them with useful, verified, and official information. Older people face several problems, both financial and medical, but they also need to communicate to relieve loneliness and meet new people. The digital skills of the elderly are quite limited but have been growing in recent years.
Impact of the unconditional basic income on the professional situation of women
Authors: Kowalska Milena
Published: July 2023

Unconditional basic income (UBI) is one of the instruments directly impacting its beneficiaries and their situation in the labor market. The most critical aspects of UBI’s impact on the labor market include labor supply and demand, the bargaining power of employees and the situation of employers, and the recognition of socially beneficial work as equivalent to gainful employment. The study aims to analyze the declared impact of the unconditional basic income on the professional situation of one of the groups of its beneficiaries - women whose bargaining power as employees is weakened and who perform socially beneficial housework. The study included in -depth interviews with four women who were on maternity leave. The results showed that UBI influences the position of the employee in the labor market, weakens employers and positively affects employees. The key issue for the respondents is the UBI amount, because a relatively small amount would be treated as additional income. UBI could strengthen the position of mothers with young children, provide greater psychological comfort and enable more effective forms of work, such as remote or part-time work.
Environmental, social, and governance scores and earnings management in telecommunication companies: An international perspective
Authors: Acar Goksel , Coskun Ali
Published: July 2023

This study investigates the relationship between environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores and potential tendencies to manipulate the earnings of telecommunication companies. We assumed a negative relationship between ESG scores and earnings management since the companies with higher ESG are more responsible and expected to prevent manipulation. We used ESG scores from Refinitiv as sustainability measures and discretionary accruals as the indicator of earnings management. We constructed models assuming a bilateral relationship between ESG and earnings. The results reveal that companies with higher environmental scores have higher dispersion from normal accruals; this may result for two reasons in our anticipation: they may record more accruals depending on environmental regulations and may use environmental scores to make up their earnings. Social and governance scores have a negative impact on discretionary accruals, which are insignificant. Hence companies with higher social responsiveness and strong governance produce reliable financial information.
PROGRAM KEMITRAAN MASYARAKAT PADA KELOMPOK GURU SEKOLAH DASAR TUNAS HARAPAN JAYA DALAM PENERAPAN PROTOKOL PENCEGAHAN INFEKSI COVID-19
Authors: Widhidewi N. W. , Suryanditha P. A. , Apsari P. I.B. , Sutisna P.
Published: July 2023

Rencana pelaksanaan pembelajaran tatap muka di sekolah dasar pada masa pandemi Covid-19 dapat meningkatkan potensi penyebaran infeksi Covid-19 di kalangan guru, staf sekolah dan para siswa. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan serta keterampilan para guru dan staf sekolah terkait pelaksanaan protokol pencegahan infeksi Covid-19 di sekolah selama kegiatan pembelajaran tatap muka. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan di Sekolah Tunas Harapan Jaya, dengan peserta sebanyak 17 orang guru dan staf sekolah. Pengabdian mencakup kegiatan pre-test, penyampaian materi, pelatihan cara mencuci tangan dengan teknik 6 langkah, post-test serta penyerahan bantuan berupa termometer dan hand sanitizer otomatis serta alat ukur berat dan tinggi badan siswa. Dilaksanakan pula pendampingan penyusunan SOP terkait protokol pencegahan infeksi Covid-19 di sekolah selama 1 bulan. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian ini yaitu terdapat peningkatan nilai post-test sebesar 15,3% jika dibandingkan dengan nilai pre-test, serta seluruh peserta telah memiliki pengetahuan yang baik terkait protokol pencegahan infeksi Covid-19 di sekolah. Para peserta pengadian juga mampu mempraktekkan teknik mencuci tangan 6 langkah dengan baik. Diharapkan seluruh peserta pengabdian dapat mengedukasi staf lainnya serta para siswa untuk senantiasa menerapkan protokol kesehatan di sekolah serta dalam aktivitas sehari-hari.

 

Kata kunci : Covid-19, guru, pengabdian, protokol kesehatan, sekolah
PENERAPAN SISTEM BUDIDAYA HIDROPONIK VERTIKULTUR DAN KONVENSIONAL DI SEKOLAH DASAR NEGERI 3 TANJUNG PURWOKERTO JAWA TENGAH
Authors: Hadi S. N. , Dewi P. S. , Widiyawati I.
Published: July 2023

Khalayak sasaran kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) adalah guru dan siswa SDN 3 Tanjung Purwokerto Jawa Tengah. Permasalahan yang ada adalah (1) Lahan kosong sekolah belum dioptimalkan, (2). Sekolah memiliki visi menjadi sekolah adiwiyata, namun kegiatan yang mendukung belum ada, (3). Pengetahuan beragam teknik budidaya tanaman sayuran dan ragam sayuran yang penting bagi sistem kekebalan tubuh di masa pandemi covid-19 masih terbatas, (4). Pengetahuan aneka jenis makanan yang dibuat dari bahan sayuran yang enak, menarik, dan modern masih terbatas. Tujuan kegiatan adalah (1). Mendukung visi sekolah menjadi sekolah adiwiyata dengan melakukan transfer teknologi budidaya tanaman sayuran dengan teknik hidroponik, vertikultur, dan konvensional, (2). Memberikan edukasi ragam sayuran dan manfaatnya bagi sistem kekebalan tubuh, (3). Show off aneka makanan berbahan sayuran yang menarik, enak, dan modern. Metode yang dilakukan menggunakan pendekatan partisipatif yang meliputi edukasi, pelatihan, pendampingan, dan percontohan (demplot). Hasil menunjukkan semua kegiatan dapat berjalan baik dengan dukungan guru dan siswa. Tanaman yang dibudidayakan dengan teknik hidroponik, vertikultur, dan konvensional dapat tumbuh baik hingga panen. Khalayak sasaran mengetahui ragam sayuran yang penting bagi sistem kekebalan tubuh terkhusus di masa pandemi covid-19. Khalayak sasaran mengetahui bahwa sayuran dapat dibuat menjadi ragam makanan seperti es krim, burger, dan spageti.

 

Kata kunci : Hidroponik, vertikultur, SDN 3 Tanjung, Sekolah Adiwiyata
PELAYANAN KESEHATAN LANJUT USIA DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS I DENPASAR SELATAN
Authors: Aryana I.G P.S. , Kuswardhani R. A.T. , Astika I. N. , Putrawan I. B.P. , Purnami N. K.R. , Triningrat A. A.M.P. , Putra I.D. G.A.E. , Diniari N. K.S. , Widyastuti K.
Published: July 2023

Jumlah lansia yang mencapai 6146 lansia (23.44% dari total penduduk) di kecamatan Denpasar Selatan. Rumitnya permasalahan kesehatan yang dialami oleh lansia serta karakter khusus yang dimiliki oleh lansia, maka diperlukan cara dan pendekatan yang berbeda dengan melakukan pemeriksaan kesehatan dari komprehensif (aspek bio-psiko-sosial) yang bertujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman bagi lansia terhadap kesehatan sendiri serta meningkatkan kemampuan dan peran serta keluarga dan masyarakat dalam mengatasi kesehatan lansia. Kegiatan yang dilakukan meliputi pelayanan kesehatan lansia dengan pemeriksaan kesehatan secara komprehensif meliputi pengkajian paripurna pasien geriatri (P3G), pemeriksaan fisik, Mata, THT, kesehatan jiwa dan saraf). Pengabdian masyarakat dilakukan pada lansia di Desa Sesetan, Denpasar Selatan. Lansia yang ikut serta dalam pengabdian ini berjumlah 130 orang. Lansia dengan kelompok usia 60 - 69 tahun berjumlah 72 orang (55,4%) paling banyak hadir pada pelayanan kesehatan. Laki-laki sebanyak 44 orang (33,8%) dan 86 orang (66,2%) berjenis kelamin perempuan. Hasil dari pemeriksaan didapatkan 75 orang (57,7%) sedang menderita penyakit infeksi, 8 orang (6,2%) mengalami malnutrisi, 49 orang (37,7%) mengalami obesitas, dan 25 orang (19,2%) mengalami sarkopenia (kehilangan massa otot). Berdasarkan dari hasil pemeriksaan kesehatan lansia, kegiatan pelayanan kesehatan lansia ini diharapkan memberikan manfaat kepada lansia dan keluarganya.

 

Kata kunci : Lansia, pemeriksaan kesehatan, komprehensif, peran keluarga, kualitas hidup