bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
LAMP CONTROL SYSTEM THROUGH ANDROID AND WIFI BASED ON ARDUINO MICROCONTROLLER
Authors: Harahap Ricky Ramadhan , Tanjung Mahardika Abdi Prawira , Fachri Barany
Published: February 2021

Abstract: The rapid development of digital technology has also contributed to the development of computer technology. Nowadays, many electrical devices work integrated with computer systems. This of course will greatly help human work in operating these electrical devices. One of the research that is currently being developed is about Smart Home. Smart Home has several benefits such as providing better comfort, more guaranteed safety and security, and sav-ing electricity use. By implementing Smart Home devices in homes or offices, electrical devices will be able to work automatically according to user needs. Users can also monitor and control electrical devices in the house remotely through a communication channel such as through the internet network, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The special properties of a microcontroller, which are small in size, save electrical power and flexibility, make the microcontroller very suitable for use as a data recorder/recorder in applications that do not require the presence of an operator.            Keywords: Arduino-Uno; ESP8266; IOT; Relay; Wifi  Abstrak: Perkembangan teknologi digital yang pesat juga turut berkontribusi pada perkembangan teknologi komputer. Saat ini banyak perangkat listrik yang bekerja terintegrasi dengan sistem komputer. Hal ini tentunya akan sangat membantu pekerjaan manusia dalam mengoperasikan perangkat listrik tersebut. Salah satu penelitian yang sedang dikembangkan adalah tentang Smart Home. Smart Home memiliki beberapa keunggulan seperti memberikan kenyamanan yang lebih baik, keamanan dan keselamatan yang lebih terjamin, serta penghematan penggunaan listrik. Dengan mengimplementasikan perangkat Smart Home di rumah atau kantor, perangkat listrik akan dapat bekerja secara otomatis sesuai kebutuhan pengguna. Pengguna juga dapat memantau dan mengontrol perangkat listrik di rumah dari jarak jauh melalui saluran komunikasi seperti melalui jaringan internet, Wi-Fi atau bluetooth. Sifat khusus dari mikrokontroler yaitu ukurannya yang kecil, hemat daya dan kelenturan listrik, menjadikan mikrokontroler sangat cocok digunakan sebagai rekorder / perekam data pada aplikasi yang tidak membutuhkan kehadiran operator. Kata kunci: Arduino-Uno; ESP8266; IOT; Relay; Wifi
PENGAMANAN DATABASE MENGGUNAKAN KOMBINASI ALGORITMA (CEST CRYPTOGRAPHY) DAN ALGORiTMA BASE64
Authors: Wadisman Cendra , Nozomi Irohito , Rahmawati Sri
Published: February 2021

Abstract: Combined algorithm (Cest Cryptography) is a combination of 3 algorithms such as Merklee-Hellman, Discrete Logarithm and ASCII Modification, using Base64 to hide 2 public keys and 2 private keys. Combination algorithms are used because of the increasing number of techniques in cryptography, making it easier to combine each other algorithms in order to get more complicated encryption that won't even be cracked in the near future. On large sites there has been database theft, if the stolen database has been encrypted it will be difficult for data thieves to take advantage of it, but if it is not encrypted it is very easy to use the data so that it creates huge losses, especially user trust from the site.            Keywords: algorithm combination; ascii modification; base64; merklee-hellman; discrete logarithm  Abstrak: Kombinasi algoritma (Cest Cryptography) merupakan kombinasi 3 algoritma seperti Merklee-Hellman, Logaritma Diskrit dan Modifikasi ASCII, menggunakan Base64 untuk menyembunyikan 2 kunci public dan 2 kunci private.. Kombinasi algoritma digunakan karena semakin banyaknya teknik-teknik dalam kriptografi sehingga mempermudah untuk saling mengkombinasikan algoritma agar mendapatkan enkripsi yang lebih rumit dan bahkan tidak bisa dipecahkan dalam jangka waktu dekat. Pada situs-situs besar telah terjadi pencurian database, jika database yang dicuri telah terenkripsi maka akan mempersulit pencuri data untuk memanfaatkannya tetapi jika tidak terenkripsi maka sangat mudah data tersebut di manfaatkannya sehingga membuat kerugian yang sangat besar terutama kepercayaan pengguna dari situs tersebut. Kata kunci: kombinasi algoritma; modifikasi ascii; base64; merklee-hellman;logaritma diskrit
The Effective School Development in Remote Area; Case Study in MTs Sunan Kalijaga Sendang
Authors: Utomo Tri Prasetiyo
Published: February 2021

The difference between urban and rural areas is of course very significant. These differences include economic, cultural, and social factors in the community that become their perspective and thinking paradigm. This situation will affect the need for education and educational awareness. This problem is caused by many factors, in addition to the aforementioned factors, it is also supported by the lack of public facilities and infrastructure, especially decent education services. This research aims to reveal that the lack of facilities and infrastructure in remote areas is not a major obstacle in establishing effective schools. This study uses a qualitative research method, by applying a field phenomenon approach study. Data collection techniques are carried out by in-depth interviews, observations, and other documents relevant to the development of effective schools. The results showed that effective schools in remote areas were developed in two stages, first, a process approach; includes strong principal leadership, building a good external school network, and a conducive school climate. Second, the target approach, which includes strengthening foreign culture, building religious culture, student discipline, and student achievement.
Upaya Meningkatkan Mutu Lembaga Pendidikan Melalui Sistem Akreditasi Dalam Perspektif Total Quality Management (TQM) Di SD Muhammadiyah Karangbendo Bantul
Authors: Rahman Luthfi Zihni
Published: February 2021

Accreditation is an activity for evaluating the feasibility of a program in an education based on predetermined criteria. This accreditation is applied as an evaluation material and also controls the quality of education. However, even though the accreditation system has been developed and formulated in such a way, not many schools have been able to implement the existing instruments in the accreditation to improve the quality of their educational institutions. Many schools have not utilized the existing systems and instruments in accreditation optimally. Therefore, the implementation of accreditation in schools also requires an approach so that the process can run optimally. That approach is called by Total Quality Management (TQM). This research is a qualitative descriptive study. Data collection techniques through observation, documentation, and interviews. The results of this study found that accreditation in the TQM perspective contains the principles, among others: First, accreditation contains standards that are used as reference for implementation; Second, the school utilizes the assessment instruments that are in the accreditation to monitor the ongoing education services (monitoring and evaluation); Third, school accreditation is used to identify deficiencies in schools (deviations); Fourth, accreditation is used as a reference to continuously improve the quality of their schools.
Pemikiran Abu Bakar Bin Al-Markhum Muhammad Syato’ tentang Karakter dalam Kitab Kifayatul Atqiya’ wa Minhaju Asfiya’
Authors: Syarif M.
Published: February 2021

Kifayat al-Atqiya is a guide book written by Sufi Ulama Abu Bakar Bin Al-Markhum Muhammad Syato ', inviting every muslim to be a totally good creature, in the eyes of God and humans, taught through the touch of morality-Sufism. The focus of this research is about the values ​​of character education contained in the book Kifayat al-Atqiya by Abu Bakar Bin Al-Markhum Muhammad Syato'. It is against the background of the declining position of moral education in the community. Various problems related to morals began to arise to cause moral degradation. Therefore, it is necessary to study about moral education which is expected to provide enlightenment. Nowadays character education really needs to be developed in the world of education because of the importance of character keys in the development of a nation and country. Before the term character was echoed in education in Indonesia long ago it was instilled and taught by Rasulallah through Allah's revelation in the form of the Al-quran which was then continued by the alim ulama one of which is the thought of Abu Bakr Bin Al-Markhum Muhammad Syato'.
Jamaluddin al-Afghani dan Karir Politiknya
Authors: Arbi Mulya Sirait
Published: February 2021

Abstract

In its history, Islam has had a phase where it has progressed in various ways, one of which is in the political realm. This is marked by the number of areas that were successfully conquered by Islam so that its teachings also developed very rapidly. However, in history, Islam has also experienced a period of decline where there have been many divisions among internal Muslims as well as due to external influences, and some of the causes are the advancement of Western civilization so that it affects the existence of the world of Islamic politics as well. The data obtained from this paper comes from various references in the form of books, journals, and other writings. Then the data is reviewed to produce a conclusion. In this paper, we will discuss how Jamaluddin al-Afghani's efforts in arousing the spirit of unity of the Muslim community in order to escape from western influences and shadows, as well as his efforts to improve the internal conditions of Muslims, both social, political and religious. Jamaluddinal-Afghani the first reformer in Islam who brought salafiyah under the banner of Pan Islamism, with the principle that Muslims wherever he is is the Unity of Brothrhood or a unity of brotherhood that must be fostered continuously. Jamaluddin said that the only most revolutionary way to liberate the fate of Muslims from colonialism, imperialism and materialism was politics imbued with religion. Jamaluddin, as an Islamic reformer, tried hard to improve Islam from within by completely attacking superstition, khurafat and bid'ah.

Key Word: Jamaluddin al-Afghani, Pan-Islamism, Political Islam
Value Of Religiusity In The Mujahadah Tradition; Study at Ulul Albab Nganjuk Islamic Vocational School
Authors: Wulandari Hilma Dian , Fuad A. Jauhar
Published: February 2021

This paper aims to examine the values ​​of religiosity through the mujahadah tradition at Islamic Vocational School Ulul Albab Nganjuk. This research departs from two research questions, "How is the mujahadah tradition in Ulul Albab Nganjuk Islamic Vocational School? What are the religious values ​​contained in the mujahadah tradition at SMK Islam Ulul Albab Nganjuk?". This research is a qualitative research with a phenomenological approach.  This research conducted in Ulul Albab Islamic Vocational School. Data collection techniques using in-depth interviews and partisipan observation. With these two questions, the results of the study found that (1) the mujahadah tradition is a behavior to fight lust, as an effort to combat all bad attitudes caused by lust of anger. Meanwhile, the mujahadah tradition at Ulul Albab Islamic Vocational School contains the recitation of Hizbul Quran and Rotib Hadad, then continued with sunnah prayers, reading rotib istigasah then tausiyah after that it is continued with dhuhur prayer in congregation and ends with mushofahah. (2) Mujahadah which is held at Ulul Albab Islamic Vocational School is intended so that all students can become better individuals and so that their spiritual souls can increase, and also so that their spirituality will mature. The results of observations on the implementation of the mujahadah at Ulul Albab Islamic Vocational School show that students' awareness of the importance of the mujahada is still lacking, but in its implementation they are very enthusiastic and happy in doing it, although the changes seen are still not optimal.
Pembelajaran Calistung Menggunakan Metode Iqro’ Pada Anak Untuk Membangun Generasi Rabbani Di Era Globalisasi
Authors: Parti Siti Makhmudah
Published: February 2021

Artikel ini didasarkan atas fenomena penggunaan metode iqro’ pada pembelajaran membaca, menulis, berhitung (calistung), supaya anak merasa tertarik dan berminat untuk mengikuti proses pembelajaran tanpa ada paksaan. Sesuai dengan fenomena tersebut, penelitian ini difokuskan pada pertanyaan dasar, bagaimana penerapan Metode Iqro’ pada pembelajaran membaca, menulis, berhitung (calistung)?. Untuk itu, penelitian ini bertujuan mendiskripsikan tentang: 1) latar belakang diterapkannya Metode Iqro’ pada pembelajaran membaca, menulis, berhitung (calistung), 2) penerapan Metode Iqro’ pada pembelajaran membaca, menulis, berhitung (calistung). Hasil makalah ini menunjukkan bahwa penerapan metode iqro’ pada pembelajaran calistung di keaksaraan berdasarkan atas latar belakang anak yang lebih bisa mengaji/membaca huruf arab daripada membaca huruf alfabeth, penerapannya hanya dasar-dasarnya saja yang kemudian dikembangkan lagi dengan memberikan bacaan-bacaan pendek/ayat- ayat pendek yang disadur dari Al-Qur’an beserta pemaknaannya disertai tekhnik penyampaian yang menyenangkan telah mampu menjawab kebutuhan anak tentang belajar sehingga dapat menarik minat anak untuk belajar dan dalam penerapannya juga terdapat kelebihan antara lain Metode Iqro’ dapat memberikan kemudahan bagi Tutor dalam menyampaikan materi dan bagi anak belajar mendapatkan kemudahan dalam menerima materi sedangkan kekurangannya antara lain jika anak belajar tidak rajin menghadiri proses pembelajaran, karena penerapan metode ini dilakukan secara beruntun atau bersambung. Sehingga semakin sering anak belajar tidak hadir maka akan semakin tertinggal, anak sama sekali tidak memahami huruf arab/ ataupun latin, karena permulaan penyampaian materi dengan menggunakan huruf arab. Kekurangan dalam penerapan Metode Iqro’ tersebut jika tidak diatasi akan berimbas pada lambatnya proses pembelajaran.
Implementasi Metode Pembelajaran Berbasis Masalah Pada Pembelajaran Tema 2 “Selalu Berhemat Energi” Kelas IV Peserta Didik MIN 2 Kediri
Authors: Diba Farah
Published: February 2021

The background of this research is: to attract students in theme learning, there needs to be a fun learning method. Therefore, problem based learning methods is selected. Researchers chose the PBL because this approach uses a learning step by steps that define problems, diagnose problems, formulate alternative strategies, define and implement preferred strategies and evaluations.  The focus of this research is: (1) Implementation of problem-based Learning method (problem-Based learn) in theme 2 Always save energy learners class IV D MIN 2 Kediri (2) supporting factors in implementing learning methods Problem-based Learning Methods (IVD MIN 2 Kediri Class). While the purpose of this research is: (1) to describe the implementation of problem-based learning method in theme 2 "Always save energy. 2 To describe supporting factors in implementing a problem-based learning method. The research uses a qualitative approach using class action research (PTK). A qualitative approach is chosen, because with this research, it is hoped that we can collect the data obtained, then process, analyses and symbolize it, so that there is a clear understanding of the effectiveness of the method Problem-based learning in theme learning. Data collection is done by conducting observations, interviews, and documentation. Then data in analysis using data analysis is data reduction, data presentation and conclusion results. The results of the study are: (1) there is a success indicator of the successful learning percentage of the pre-action which is only 65.71% with an average value of 71.8. (2) On the complete learning to be 71.42 with a flat average of 74.9, so there is an increase of 5.71% (3) in the cycle II the satisfaction of learning reaches 88.57% with the average value of class 80.7 and there is an increase of cycle I and cycle II as much as 17.15. (4) With this can be seen the increase of the membership of the class as much as 22.86% from the activities of pre-action until cycle II already met the success indicator is amounting to more than 75% of the number of learners.
Optimalisasi Pemanfaatan Zakat Profesi Kantor Kementerian Agama Kabupaten Kediri Di Sektor Pendidikan
Authors: Mukhsapak  , Zahid Reza Ahmad
Published: February 2021

Zakat has great potential to be used to support development in the aspect of developing religious moral values through education. The Ministry of Religion of Kediri Regency seeks to apply Law number 23 of 2011 article 15 paragraph (1) in the context of implementing zakat management in order to improve education. In this study, the authors used descriptive qualitative research. The results of the study can be concluded, in channelling zakat for education in the Ministry of Religion Kediri is appropriate and refers to the distribution of zakat for the sabilillah class. Where all people who take the path of Allah, fight for His religion, both through seeking knowledge and who take up the sword, are equally entitled to receive Zakat. And the result, being able to help children who want to drop out of school because of their parents' unstable economy.
Pengaruh Kompetensi Pedagogik Guru Dan Pemanfaatan Media Pembelajaran Terhadap Hasil Belajar Fiqih Di MA Darussalam Krempyang Nganjuk
Authors: Asro Moch. Kabibul , Muna Nailal
Published: February 2021

In educational institutions, the teacher is the most important component, where he as an actor, implementer and spearhead of the educational process in terms of education and teaching. The quality of the learning process requires the development of human resource educators, especially the development of teacher competencies, this is an effort to prepare teachers to have various insights, knowledge, skills, and provide confidence to carry out their duties and obligations. In this case, the researcher analyzes Pedagogic Competence and the Use of Learning Media. The methodology in this study uses a quantitative approach and uses double regression analysis of two variables. As for the data collection in this study using a questionnaire to obtain data on pedagogical competence and the use of instructional media. While the method of observation and documentation to obtain information about learning outcomes, populations, samples, and other information needed in research. The results concluded that this study showed that there was no influence between the completeness of learning media variables (X2) and the Fiqh (Y) learning outcomes in MA Darusslam Krempyang Nganjuk.
Efek Sosiologis Keberadaan Pondok Pesantren Lirboyo Terhadap Masyarakat Kelurahan Lirboyo
Authors: Mufid Khairul
Published: February 2021

Islamic boarding school is an educational institution that is loaded with social transformation. Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia which are the oldest educational institutions are very many, including PP. Lirboyo. When talking about PP Lirboyo, then at least it can have a sociological effect on the surrounding community, in this case, the residents of Lirboyo Village. This research is rooted in the writer's intellectual humour in terms of the extent of PP. Lirboyo in transforming the surrounding community. Lest PP. Lirboyo has no impact on the local residents. By using this type of qualitative research through the Descriptive-Qualitative approach, the researcher aims to identify a problem raised in the study, as well as produce descriptive data in the form of words, oral or written about the discussion about how the sociological effect felt by the Lirboyo Village community in the presence of PP Lirboyo and how to Analyze the Theory of Typology of Communities from Clifford Geertz on the people of Lirboyo Village, Mojoroto District, Kediri City. Clifford Geertz's theory focuses on the discussion of the division of Javanese society which is divided into three typologies. Namely Abangan, Santri and Priyai. With this theory, if you can read the Lirboyo Village community through Clifford Geertz's view.
Pengayaan Pembelajaran Reproduksi Manusia Dalam Pandangan Islam
Authors: Rohim Abdur , Dini Sri Susanti Tjahja
Published: February 2021

This research takes the theme of enrichment of human reproduction learning in the view of Islam in SMA Negeri 1 Kedungadem Bojonegoro. The reason for this research is that the phenomenon of the high number of social pathology in the Bojonegoro Kedungdalem area. In the last 3 years vulnerable, from 2016 to 2018 there were many cases of abortion and cases of pregnancy outside marriage in Kedungadem District. In 2016 there were 2 cases of pregnancy out of wedlock, in 2017 there was 1 case of pregnancy out of wedlock, whereas in 2018 there was an increase in which there was 1 case of abortion and 3 cases of pregnancy out of wedlock. This research was designed with a research and development approach, in accordance with the research instructions, then the data was collected and analyzed accordingly in the theoretical study in Chapter II so that the descriptive data was revealed and could find the meaning of the phenomena that occur in research naturally. The results of the analysis of this study can be concluded 1. Human reproduction learning in general in the material of human reproduction has been carried out well by biology teachers because it has fulfilled its components, namely, there are core competencies, basic competencies, indicators and learning objectives. 2. Learning of human reproduction in the view of Islam in biology subjects has not been included, to facilitate the teacher in the implementation we made a learning module and learning PowerPoint that we pack in the form of a CD as attached. 3. The results of the enrichment of human reproduction learning in the Islamic perspective, enrichment of learning according to stakeholders of SMA Negeri 1 Kedungadem Bojonegoro is considered important, necessary, and in accordance with students in SMA Negeri 1 Kedungadem Bojonegoro
Kepemimpinan Kepala Sekolah Perempuan Lembaga Pendidikan Islam Dasar Di Kecamatan Nglegok Kabupaten Blitar
Authors: Badrus  , Wahyuni Lilik Sri
Published: February 2021

This study aims to: (1) describe the Leadership of Women's School Principals in Nglegok, Blitar Regency; (2) describing the factors that support and hinder the leadership of women school principals in Nglegok, Blitar Regency. This research is a qualitative research. The research sites are Islamic Elementary Echool “Kreatif  Zaid Bin Tsabit”, Primary School Ngoran 02, and Integrated Islamic Elementary School Wildan Mukholladun Nglegok Blitar. Resource persons for the study are principals, teachers, and operators. Data collection uses participant observation, interviews, and documentation. Data validity uses triangulation with data sources. Data analysis techniques by data reduction, data presentation, data analysis, drawing conclusions, and verification. The results showed: (1) Leadership of female school principals in Nglegok Sub-District, Blitar Regency had been going well, it was proven that the school principal had carried out several strategic policies. (2) Factors that support the leadership of female school principals in Nglegok District, Blitar Regency include government policies, technological advances, increased awareness of the potential and existence of women, state recognition of women's potential, human rights enforcement and a democratic system. While the inhibiting factors are rigidity in interpreting the text of religion, feelings of doubt and lack of confidence in some women.
Pemanfaatan Sarana Macromedia Flash Dalam Pembelajaran Fiqih Di Kelas V Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Ainul Huda Juwet Ngronggot Nganjuk
Authors: Diana Hilyana , Fuad A. Jauhar
Published: February 2021

Multimedia-based learning can certainly present learning material that is more interesting, not monotonous, and facilitates delivery. Students can learn a certain subject matter independently with a computer equipped with multimedia programs. This research method is qualitative. As with the direction of qualitative research, the collected data is analyzed with the provision of intellectual weapons in the form of theory as presented in chapter II to obtain various interpretative descriptions in accordance with the rules of scientific research that are logical and rational. The results of this study are: (1) Utilization of Macromedia Flash as a medium for fiqh learning in Class V Ibtidaiyah Ainul Huda Juwet Nggruk Nganjuk based on the Alessi and Trollip model, which is broadly divided into several stages of use including determining needs and goals, gathering resources, study material, generate ideas, design learning, create material that supports, evaluates and reviews. (2) The effectiveness of using Macromedia Flash in fiqh learning in Class V Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Ainul Huda Juwet Ngronggot Nganjuk is effective enough to support learning in madrasas because it is supported by a very good display quality and easily accepted by students, presenting clear material and displaying concrete things. so students easily understand the material, user interactions and good program interactions so the teacher and students can be active in learning.
Strategi Guru Bimbingan Dan Konseling (BK) Dalam Membantu Mengatasi Kesulitan Belajar Siswa MTs Daruth Tholibiin Nganjuk
Authors: Nasrulloh Moh. , Muslimin
Published: February 2021

This study wants to see the effect of BK on overcoming student learning difficulties at MTs Daruth Tholibiin Nganjuk. Learning difficulties are naturally experienced by all students, but not all schools or teachers are able to help students overcome these problems. Almost all schools also have counselling guidance teachers. However, in practice, BK teachers also have differences in dealing with student problems. Because of different cultures, habits and situations. In this study using a qualitative approach, because the qualitative approach has characteristics including natural setting and researchers as key instruments, descriptive research and inductive data analysis. In collecting data using the method of observation, interviews and documentation. While the data analysis uses descriptive qualitative techniques. From this study, it can be concluded how the teacher guidance and counselling strategy in overcoming the learning difficulties of MTs Daruth Tholibiin students. Guidance and counselling (BK) teacher strategies in helping students overcome learning difficulties are carried out through classical learning orientation and information during one hour of learning, holding counselling in a special room for guidance and counselling services, conducting case conferences and holding follow-up in collaboration with teachers in the field of study and parents of students.
Budaya Religius Dalam Pembentukan Karakter Peserta Didik Di SMP Islam Ulul Albab Nganjuk
Authors: Azis Misfaf Abdul , Masrukin Ahmad
Published: February 2021

This paper is to examine the religious culture of the character formation of students in Ulul Albab Islamic Middle School Nganjuk. This study departs from two research questions. "How is the implementation of religious culture in the Ulul Albab Nganjuk Islamic Middle School?", "What is the impact of religious culture in the Ulul Albab Nganjuk Islamic Middle School?". With these two questions the researchers found that first, religious culture is a culture with positive activities that contain Islamic religious values ​​that are very thick. While the religious culture of educational institutions is an effort to realize the values ​​of religious teachings as a tradition in behaviour and organizational culture that is followed by all citizens in educational institutions. The religious culture at Ulul Albab Islamic Middle School contains the implementation of tartil and tahfidz every morning, then continues with the Dhuha Praying in touch, at the time of Dzuhur students are required to pray in congregation, and the last is the implementation of a special mujahadah which is held once a month every 8th, in it contains Dhikr, prayers, and Sunnah Prayers. Second, the impact of the application of religious culture in Ulul Albab Nganjuk Islamic Middle School on the character of students includes the politeness of the students towards the teacher and those who are older than him, a sense of tolerance among friends, a reduction in the nature of bullying, so it is more disciplined with religious habituation, especially in religious habituation. matters of worship and students become more responsible.
Measurement of mean arterial pressure: comparison of the Vasotrac monitor with the finger differential oscillometric device
Authors: Jagomägi K , Raamat R , Talts J , Ragun U , Tähepõld P
Published: February 2021

The Vasotrac monitor provides non-invasive near-continuous
blood pressure monitoring and is designed to be an alternative to
direct intra-arterial blood pressure (BP) measurement. As
compared to radial artery invasive BP and upper arm noninvasive BP, Vasotrac readings have been found to have a good
agreement with them. However, discrepancies have been
reported when rapid changes in BP exist. In the present study we
compared BP measured by the Vasotrac monitor on the radial
artery with that recorded on the finger arteries by the differential
oscillometric device allowing measurement on the beat-to-beat
basis. Comparisons were performed on the mean arterial
pressure (MAP) level. Special attention was paid to the signal
conditioning before comparison of pressures of different temporal
resolution. Altogether 383 paired MAP measurements were made
in 14 healthy subjects. Based on all 383 paired measurements,
the MAP values measured at the radial artery at rest were
4.8±6.0 mm Hg higher than those measured on fingers. The
observed difference between the Vasotrac and differential
oscillometric device can be explained by different measurement
sites. This result is consistent with previous investigations, and
the Vasotrac monitor can be considered to adequately track
relatively rapid MAP changes on the radial artery. Attention
should be paid to a proper signal conditioning before comparison
of results obtained by different devices.
Evaluation of the right ventricular function in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy: a strain and tissue Doppler study
Authors: Zemánek D , Tomašov P , Přichystalová P , Linhartová K , Veselka J
Published: February 2021

We investigated the utility of strain, strain rate, and tissue
Doppler imaging (TDI) for the evaluation of the right ventricle
(RV) impairment in patients with a hypertrophic obstructive
cardiomyopathy (HOCM) who underwent a successful alcohol
septal ablation (ASA) and were without RV hypertrophy. A group
of 19 patients suffering from HOCM with 22 controls was
compared. The parameters of TDI were evaluated in mitral and
tricuspid annulus. Strain and strain rate derived from TDI were
assessed in an apical free wall of RV, as well as in basal
segments of the left ventricle. Between both groups, there were
significant differences only in isovolumic pre-ejection time
(79.2±17.3 ms vs. 58.5±8.1 ms, p<0.01), isovolumic relaxation
time (104.7±26.2 ms vs. 77.3±24.5 ms, p<0.01), myocardial
performance (Tei) index measured from TDI (0.61±0.14 vs.
0.49±0.09, p<0.01), and early peak diastolic velocity of TDI
(10.6±1.67 cm/s vs. 12.6±2.21 cm/s; p<0.05). Our results
suggest the impairment of both systolic and diastolic RV function
in patients suffering from HOCM. TDI-related parameters appear
to be more sensitive than strain and strain rate for evaluation.
Towards an Extensive Statutory Protection of Consumers in Timeshare Agreements: A Comparative Perspective
Authors: Mupangavanhu Yeukai
Published: February 2021

Timeshare property interest has become a major business worldwide. The protection of consumers in various timeshare-related contracts has been characterised by challenges due to outdated laws, lack of appropriate legislation as new products are introduced on the market as well as the inclusion of unfair terms. The European Union (EU) adopted the Timeshare Directive 2008/122/EC which governs a broad range of timeshare-related contracts, namely: timeshare, long-term holiday products, and resale and exchange contracts. In comparison, South Africa and Kenya do not have consolidated legislation that govern timeshare-related contracts. In South Africa, timeshare agreements fall under the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008, the Property Time-sharing Control Act 75 of 1993 as well as under common law. In Kenya, the Consumer Protection Act 46 of 2012, which was revised in 2016, governs specific consumer agreements including timeshare contracts. The article compares the position of consumers who enter into timeshare-related services in South Africa, Kenya and the EU. It is argued that the problems faced by consumers who enter into timeshare-related contracts in South Africa and Kenya necessitate legislative protection which should consist of a consolidated statute that specifically regulates such contracts for the attainment of a high level consumer protection.
Aliens' Acquisition of Land in Nigeria: An Incursion into the Evolving Jurisprudence
Authors: Ogbuabor Chukwunweike A. , Ajah Damian U. , Nwafor Anthony O.
Published: February 2021

Sovereign nations generally exert control over land within the individual nation's boundaries. This is done for a variety of reasons including the political and economic. There is nothing wrong with that as the essence of sovereignty lies in exclusivity. Economic considerations, however, demand some level of relaxation of government control on land for investment purposes to galvanise development. Such relaxation of control is usually entrenched in the enabling law that regulates land administration. Nigeria has witnessed such regulatory land instruments operated in different regions of the country from the colonial regime until the unifying Land Use Act of 1978. The Nigerian courts' interpretations of the provisions of that Act have continued to attract controversy, not least the recent Supreme Court decision in Huebner suggesting that aliens cannot hold interest in land in Nigeria. The article dissects that decision, highlighting the social and economic implications with inferences drawn from cognate jurisdictions, arriving at the conclusion that the Supreme Court could not be right in its interpretation of that piece of Nigerian legislation and that the social and economic implications of such decisions cannot be underestimated.
Tejiendo espacios de participación y justicia social. Organizaciones de la sociedad civil y mujeres indígenas migrantes en Estados Unidos
Authors: Robles Santana María Aránzazu
Published: February 2021

This article explores the importance of civil society organizations that support indigenous migrant women’s rights in the states of Texas and California in the U.S. From the ethnographic work carried out through a decolonized, collaborative, and feminist methodology, a collaboration began with three organizations from the aforementioned states. This text will detail the actions carried out by these organizations to alleviate the obstacles faced by indigenous women in the country. The article focuses on two different migration scenarios: firstly, when women are intercepted and detained by the Border Patrol, and secondly when they reach their destination. Both migration situations involve complex and operational analyses by the organizations and the affected women.
Typography of the Arabic Alphabet System
Authors:   Ufa State Institute of Arts named after Zagir Ismagilov, Akhmadullin Mars L.
Published: February 2021

Many archival and museum artifacts of print production published in Ufa, Kazan and Orenburg were typeset with Arabic fonts. Relying on these sources, the author of the article arrives at the conclusion that in the printing offi ces of the examined area the functions of the designers and layoutmakers were carried out by the mastertypesetter who was in command of the rules for fi ling a sheet. Here not only the skill and experience of the typesetter were revealed, but also his ability to follow the requisites of preservation of certain traditions. On the basis of the facts presented in the article, it is logical to assert that by the end of the 19th century there existed almost a century-long tradition of typographic culture in the aforementioned region.
An Attempt of Cognitive Analysis of Stage Images by the Example of the Concept of “The State”
Authors:   Saratov State L.V. Sobinov Conservatory, Alesenkova Victoria N.
Published: February 2021

The article develops the idea of cognitive analysis of stage images created by non-verbal means of post-dramatic theater and studies the mechanism of formation of concepts on the basis of theatrical metaphors and symbols. The extrapolation of the lingualcognitive approach onto the language of theater presumes interpretation of visual stage actions as a literal manifestation of the producer’s meta-text, which is the mental form of the natural language and is read by the audience in reverse order. Thus, the conceptual metaphor of George Lakoff and Mark Johnson, being paradigmatic and lining up an analogy towards action, becomes transformed in the context of theater into a conceptual symbol, since it presents a secondary semantic superstructure over the visual acoustic forms. As an example, an analysis is made of the concept of “The State” in the article on the material of performances of several producers. As the result, it becomes clear that the mental image represented in language by the word “state” becomes the axis of semantic projection (the conceptual symbol), forming the symbolic connection between the concepts of “Construction” and “Hierarchy,” which relate to each other as the transmission of the empirical and metaphysical essence of the researched image and demonstrates the principle of interaction of lingual and mythical thinking.
The Technology of Mind Maps in Instruction of Performance of Techniques of Playing the Balalaika
Authors:   Russian Gnesins’ Academy of Music, Nikolaychuk Alexander A.
Published: February 2021

The relevance of this work is determined by the insuffi cient attention to the problem of muscular tension in the methodologies of instruction of playing the balalaika for the beginning school age. The interest in this subject is confi rmed by a list of works by authors from Russia and from other countries in which attention is drawn to the issues of professional ailments of musicians and students of musical educational institutions. For the sake of perfecting the methodology of instruction, the article contains the suggestion of application of the technology of mind maps. As a result, a system perception of this issue of performance is received in which the interaction of the performer’s body, hands and legs with the indication of possible incorrect motions, which in their turn stipulate the appearance of muscular tension. The results of the analysis of one of the most important techniques of playing the balalaika — strumming — is presented in great detail in the form of mind maps. Conclusions are arrived at about the prospects of applying the technology of mind maps upon instruction of playing the balalaika.
About the Study of the Means of Transcription of Works for Clavier by Beginning Pianists
Authors:   Scholarly-methodical center “Innovation Art Studies”, Shaymukhametova Liudmila N.
Published: February 2021

The methodological elaborations of the rubric of the journal “My fi rst transcriptions” will present examples from assignments from the attempts of creative work of beginning pianists with the musical text. The offered assignments carry the aim of teaching certain universal techniques of artistic transformation of the composer’s primary text. The fi rst article devoted to this subject matter examines the register allocation and the doubling which were applied in everyday music-making in the 16th and 17th centuries during the varied re-exposition of the clavier text into various ensembles. The technique of their application is simple and accessible to contemporary listeners as well; it presumes the utilization of timbral possibilities of the present-day piano and keyboard synthesizer. At the basis of the elaboration of the assignments there are fragments of J.S. Bach’s instructive compositions from such compilations as “Kleinen Preludien und Fugen,” “Klavierbüchlein für Wilhelm Friedemann Bach,” as well as the “French Suites,” all of which assume a transformation of the clavier text for performing it in various variants and instrumental ensembles. These are the introductory pieces to the cycles: the preludes, fantasies or the pieces in the dance genres.The lessons are organized in the piano classes upon the conditions of “sight-reading” either in a solo manner, or with participation of partners in the form of intonational etudes. The analysis of the semantic structures applies role playing games in the subject matter of “I am playing the organ,” “there is a rehearsal of a historical orchestra going on,” “Trio for two fl utes and cello,” etc.
Globala utmaningar, perspektiv och lösningar: En introduktion till internationell politik och ekonomi
Authors:   Political Science, Department of Management and Engineering, Linköping University, Niklasson Lars
Published: February 2021

Globala utmaningar, perspektiv och lösningar – en introduktion till internationell politik och ekonomi beskriver hur den internationella politiken och ekonomin allt mer flätas samman. Samtidigt som politikerna försöker lösa de stora framtidsfrågorna förändras ekonomin, och därmed politikens förutsättningar. Det globala politiska systemet är svagt och fragmenterat jämfört med nationella politiska system. Vi behöver förstå hur politiken fungerar och vilka problem den försöker lösa. Ambitionen i den här boken är att förklara situationen utifrån de fyra stora utmaningar som dominerar debatten: -Miljöförstöringar och klimathot har blivit vår tids stora fråga med internationella överenskommelser om åtgärder. -Fattigdomen i världen har halverats på 25 år men fortfarande är nästan en miljard människor extremt fattiga. -Den ekonomiska integrationen har gett materiella fördelar men även hot mot jobb och livsvillkor. -Krig och konflikter där bland annat etnicitet och religiös tillhörighet hamnat i centrum. Bokens breda samhällsvetenskapliga perspektiv visar hur utmaningarna hänger ihop och varför de politiska åtgärderna är kontroversiella. Traditionella teorier från ämnet Internationell politik kompletteras med institutionella teorier och med teorier från Internationell politisk ekonomi samt med normativa teorier från politisk filosofi.
Nicotinamide Mononucleotide Restores the Meiotic Competency of Porcine Oocytes Exposed to Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether
Authors: Miao Yilong , Li Xinyu , Shi Xiaoyan , Gao Qian , Chen Jingyue , Wang Rui , Fan Yong , Xiong Bo
Published: February 2021

Ethylene glycol butyl ether (EGBE), a type of glycol ethers, is a common chemical used in both industrial and household products. Increasing animal studies have indicated that it produces reproductive problems, such as testicular damage, reduced female fertility, death of embryos, and birth defects. However, how it influences the female germ cells has not yet determined. Here, we found that EGBE exposure resulted in the defective porcine oocyte maturation via disruption of cytoskeleton dynamics, showing the abnormal spindle assembly, chromosome alignment, and actin organization. Meanwhile, EGBE exposure perturbed the mitochondrial distribution and function, leading to the accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and generation of DNA damage and apoptosis. Of note, nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) supplementation rescued the meiotic defects caused by EGBE exposure via restoring NAD+ level and mitochondrial function and thus eliminating the excessive ROS. Taken together, our observations illustrate that NMN supplementation is an effective strategy to protect oocyte quality against environmental pollutant-induced deterioration, contributing to improve the animal and human fertility.
Rab5b-Associated Arf1 GTPase Regulates Export of N-Myristoylated Adenylate Kinase 2 From the Endoplasmic Reticulum in Plasmodium falciparum
Authors: Taku Izumi , Hirai Tomohiro , Makiuchi Takashi , Shinzawa Naoaki , Iwanaga Shiroh , Annoura Takeshi , Nagamune Kisaburo , Nozaki Tomoyoshi , Saito-Nakano Yumiko
Published: February 2021

Plasmodium falciparumextensively remodels human erythrocytes by exporting hundreds of parasite proteins. This remodeling is closely linked to thePlasmodiumvirulence-related functions and immune evasion. The N-terminal export signal named PEXEL (Plasmodiumexport element) was identified to be important for the export of proteins beyond the PVM, however, the issue of how these PEXEL-positive proteins are transported and regulated by Rab GTPases from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) to the cell surface has remained poorly understood. Previously, we identified new aspects of the trafficking of N-myristoylated adenylate kinase 2 (PfAK2), which lacks the PEXEL motif and is regulated by the PfRab5b GTPase. Overexpression of PfRab5b suppressed the transport of PfAK2 to the parasitophorous vacuole membrane and PfAK2 was accumulated in the punctate compartment within the parasite. Here, we report the identification of PfRab5b associated proteins and dissect the pathway regulated by PfRab5b. We isolated two membrane trafficking GTPases PfArf1 and PfRab1b by coimmunoprecipitation with PfRab5b andviamass analysis. PfArf1 and PfRab1b are both colocalized with PfRab5b adjacent to the ER in the early erythrocytic stage. A super-resolution microgram of the indirect immunofluorescence assay using PfArf1 or PfRab1b- expressing parasites revealed that PfArf1 and PfRab1b are localized to different ER subdomains. We used a genetic approach to expresses an active or inactive mutant of PfArf1 that specifically inhibited the trafficking of PfAK2 to the parasitophorous vacuole membrane. While expression of PfRab1b mutants did not affect in the PfAK2 transport. In contrast, the export of the PEXEL-positive protein Rifin was decreased by the expression of the inactive mutant of PfRab1b or PfArf1. These data indicate that the transport of PfAK2 and Rifin were recognized at the different ER subdomain by the two independent GTPases: PfAK2 is sorted by PfArf1 into the pathway for the PV, and the export of Rifin might be sequentially regulated by PfArf1 and PfRab1b.