bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
General Health Status of Medical Students During COVID-19 Pandemic and Relevant Factors in Medical Students of Arak University of Medical Sciences in 2021
Authors: Mohaghegh Pegah , Mofidi Fatemeh , Shayganfard Mehran
Published: November 2023

Background and aims: The present study examined the general health status following the COVID-19 pandemic and relevant parameters among internship and externship medical students. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 400 externship and internship medical students at Arak University of Medical Sciences in 2021 were recruited, to whom the 28-item general health questionnaire developed by Goldberg was administered. In the questionnaire, 23 is considered the cut-off point, and higher scores indicate worse general health. The data were statistically analyzed using SPSS version 23.0. Results: The mean general health score was 25.24±9.71, and the prevalence of general health disorders was 51%. The results represented no significant difference between the externship and internship students concerning the total general health score and subscales of somatic symptoms, anxiety and insomnia, and social dysfunction. However, interns had a significantly higher depression score compared to externs (P=0.029). Age, gender, marital status, history of COVID-19, and residence status were not statistically significantly related to the general health score. Conclusion: More than half of the interns and externs at Arak University of Medical Sciences developed general health disorders during the COVID-19 outbreak. The results revealed no significant relationship between the total score of general health and gender, age, marital, residence, and COVID-19 status.
Association Between COVID-19 Anxiety, Psychological Distress, and Decision-making Styles in Nurses of a Selected Hospital in Yazd Province, Iran
Authors: Fallah Madvari Rohollah , Bagheshahi Mohadeseh , Sefidkar Reyhane , Dehghani Ahmad Abad Ali , Jafari Nodoushan Mahdi , Fallah Madvari Alireza
Published: November 2023

Background and aims: During the COVID-19 pandemic, nursing was known as a stressful occupation. This high work pressure and stress can make nurses susceptible to psychological consequences. The state of mental health of nurses can be effectively related to their job performance. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between COVID-19 anxiety, psychological distress, and general decision-making styles in nurses. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in a selected hospital in Yazd province in 2022. An available sampling method was used in this research, and 100 nurses were included in the study. Corona Disease Anxiety Scale, Kessler’s Questionnaire (K10), and Scott, and Bruce’s decision-making styles questionnaire were employed to collect data. The obtained data were analyzed using Mann-Whitney and correlation test in SPSS-24. Results: Based on the results, a positive relationship was found between COVID-19 anxiety and psychological distress (P=0.05, r=0.19). In this study, a positive correlation was observed between COVID-19 anxiety in nurses and spontaneous (P=0.008) and dependent (P<0.001) decision-making styles. Eventually, psychological distress was significantly correlated with avoidant (P=0.005) and dependent (P=0.005) decision-making styles. Conclusion: Considering the importance of mental health and nurses’ job performance, it is recommended that measures should be taken to reduce anxiety and improve their mental health. Holding mental health training workshops and increasing social and organizational support can also be effective in this regard.
Assessment of Conventional and Molecular Methods in the Routine Management of Tuberculosis in a High Tuberculosis Burden Setting
Authors: Wazahat Rushna , Haider Mehvash , Chattopadhya Debasish , Dudeja Mridu
Published: November 2023

Background and aims: India is a high-burden tuberculosis region and a drug-resistance hotspot. Despite numerous reports of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) cases, there needs to be more literature available on the importance of diagnostic methods in the case of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB). A prospective study was carried out from July 2017 to June 2018 to compare the efficacy of conventional and molecular methods in detecting PTB and EPTB cases. Methods: 1000 presumptive PTB and 412 EPTB cases were subjected to staining (Ziehl-Neelson and fluorescent staining), culture, GeneXpert, and line probe assay. Results: The sensitivity, specificity, and strength of association, i.e., kappa (k) value of LED-FM, ZN, and GeneXpert, were calculated using standard formulae using solid culture as the gold standard. The sensitivity of GeneXpert in smear-positive/culture-positive PTB was comparable with the smear-negative/culture-positive PTB cases (95.7% Vs. 87.5%) with an overall sensitivity and specificity of 90.5% and 90.1% in EPTB cases, respectively. However, sensitivity was lower for pleural fluid (75%) and tissues (85.7%). In pulmonary instances, 10% (6.7% RIF + INH resistant and 3.3%INH monoresistant) drug resistance was observed, and no drug resistance was found in extra-pulmonary samples. Conclusion: Among conventional methods, Fluorescent staining is more sensitive than Ziehl-Neelson (ZN) staining, while the sensitivity of GeneXpert varies w.r.t type of sample using culture positivity as the gold standard. The present study suggests the promotion of universal DST for all individuals with TB to control drug-resistant tuberculosis.
Dermatological Complaints of Contact Dermatitis During the COVID-19 Pandemic (2019-2021) Among Healthcare Workers of an Isfahan University-Affiliated Hospital, Iran
Authors: Eini Aram , Safaeian Alireza
Published: November 2023

Background and aims: Using anti-septic and personal protective equipment (PPE) may cause contact dermatitis (CD) in hospital staff. During COVID-19, the team used PPE and hand washing more frequently. This study investigated the prevalence of CD and its related factors among hospital staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Overall, 360 participants were selected by proportion sampling from an Isfahan University-affiliated hospital (Alzahra hospital) between 2019 and 2021. A checklist about demographic and workplace variables, skin signs, and symptoms was distributed to samples. We assessed associations between the frequencies of the worksite and cleaning product exposures and a symptom-based definition of CD among current hospital workers. Results: The prevalence of hand dermatitis in participants and their mean age were 84% and 35.7±8.6 years, respectively. In addition, the most reported symptoms were itching (147, 40%) and redness of the hand (141, 39%). Using gloves, especially latex and vinyl gloves, had a significant association with the incidence of CD (P<0.03). The frequency and time of hand washing had no significant relationship with dermatitis (P>0.05). Conclusion: Setting up preventive actions and managing this condition are better to be influential among the policies of hospital managers given the high prevalence of CD among hospital workers.
The effect of eight weeks of moderate-intensity endurance training on serum levels of troponin I and B-type natriuretic peptide in radiotherapy rats
Authors: Khaleghi Mina , Mohamadzadeh Salamat Khalid , Parastesh Mohammad , Azizbeigi Kamal , Bayatiani Mohammad Reza
Published: November 2023

Background and aims: One of the most important potential problems of radiotherapy is the heart problem caused by this treatment. Therefore, this research aimed to investigate the effect of 8 weeks of moderate-intensity endurance training on the serum levels of troponin I (TNI) and brain (B-type) natriuretic peptide (BNP) in rats undergoing radiation therapy. ] Methods: In this experimental study, 32 male rats (4-6 months) were randomly divided into four groups of eight, including healthy control (C), aerobic training (AT), radiotherapy (RT), and AT+RT groups. First, rats were anesthetized with ketamine-xylazine solution (K: 60-90 kg/mg, Z: 6-10 kg/mg) and then located on a Plexiglas plate with a thickness of 1 cm. Photon beam RT was performed using X-rays with a dose of 11 Gy from an Elekta compact linear accelerator (Elekta Compact 6-MV China). AT program was performed for eight weeks, five days a week, and one session a day for 60 minutes (70-75% of maximal oxygen consumption). Finally, one-way ANOVA was run to examine the research variables. Results: The results showed that there was no significant difference between the groups in terms of the TNI level (P=0.23). However, a significant difference was found in the amount of BNP between the RT and C groups (P=0.009). In addition, no significant difference was reported in terms of BNP between AT+RT with AT (P=0.99), RT (P=0.32), and C (P=0.69) groups, as well as between AT with RT (P=0.1) and C (P=0.99) groups. Conclusion: Overall, radiation therapy caused a significant increase in BNP, but it had no significant effect on TNI. Aerobic training did not significantly affect TNI and BNP in healthy rats and those undergoing radiation therapy.
Helmintos em peixes provenientes de pisciculturas: revisão de literatura
Authors: Figueredo Amanda , Sousa Caroline , Sousa Samuel , Braga Maria de Fátima , Moreira Aline , Lopes Bruna Letícia , Martins Luma
Published: November 2023

Este estudo apresenta uma análise da fauna parasitária que acomete peixes provenientes de pisciculturas, com foco nos espécimes Colossoma spp. (Tambaqui) e Oreochromis spp. (Tilápia). A piscicultura tem se desenvolvido consideravelmente nas últimas décadas, tornando-se uma fonte essencial de proteína animal. Essas espécies de peixes, em particular, são populares na aquicultura brasileira devido ao seu rápido crescimento, resistência e alto valor comercial. Os parasitas encontrados em peixes de piscicultura incluem nematoides, cestoides e trematoides, que podem afetar o trato digestivo e tecidos dos peixes. Os nematoides adultos geralmente parasitam o trato digestivo, podendo levar a problemas como úlceras e perfurações gástricas. Os cestoides, por outro lado, podem prejudicar a absorção de nutrientes, diminuindo a capacidade do peixe de se desenvolver adequadamente. Os trematoides têm formas corporais variadas e podem causar hemorragias temporárias e inflamações. Vários fatores podem influenciar a prevalência de parasitas, como a densidade de estocagem, qualidade da alimentação e manejo dos viveiros. A adição de calcário ao solo dos viveiros pode contribuir para a diminuição do parasitismo, mantendo os peixes saudáveis. Além disso, o ciclo de vida relativamente curto das espécies de peixes de piscicultura limita o tempo disponível para o desenvolvimento completo dos parasitos, o que pode reduzir seus efeitos adversos.
Este estudo ressalta a importância da pesquisa contínua sobre a fauna parasitária de peixes de piscicultura, não apenas do ponto de vista econômico, mas também em relação à saúde pública, devido à possibilidade de zoonoses. É necessário continuar investigando e compreendendo melhor os parasitas que afetam essas espécies de peixes, a fim de garantir a produção de alimentos seguros e de alta qualidade.
Study on Evaluation of Indoor Material Aging Based on Analytic Hierarchy Process
Authors: Zhang Jing , Wang Dandan
Published: November 2023

In order to improve the living environment of the elderly, the physiological and psychological influence of indoor materials on the elderly’s living was investigated. The evaluation index system of indoor material aging was composed of 4 first-level indicators and 11 second-level indicators. The analytic hierarchy process (AHP) was used to analyze the weight of each index in the evaluation system. The result provided a reference for the selection of the appropriate materials in the interior space design for the elderly to promote customized construction in an age-friendly society.
Uji Aktivitas Tabir Surya Ekstrak Metanol, Fraksi N-Heksana, Etil Asetat Dan Metanol-Air Daun Keledang (Artocarpus lanceifolius Roxb) Secara In Vitro
Authors: Marliana Eva , Isyahro Novia Rahmawati , Widodo Nanang Tri
Published: November 2023

Uji aktivitas tabir surya dari daun keledang (Artocarpus lanceifolius Roxb.) secara in vitro telah dilakukan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui sifat tabir surya ekstrak  metanol, fraksi n-heksana, etil asetat dan metanol-air dari daun keledang. Metode yang digunakan  secara in vitro menggunakan spektrofotometer UV-Vis. Berdasarkan hasil uji fitokimia diketahui bahwa ekstrak  metanol mengandung flavonoid, fenolik dan steroid/ triterpenoid. Fraksi n-heksana mengandung steroid/triterpenoid dan kuinon. Fraksi etil asetat mengandung flavonoid, fenolik, steroid/triterpenoid dan kuinon. Fraksi metanol-air mengandung flavonoid dan fenolik. Ekstrak  metanol, fraksi n-heksana, etil asetat dan metanol-air juga menunjukkan adanya aktivitas tabir surya, berdasarkan nilai SPF (Sun Protection Factor) pada konsentrasi 25; 50; 100; 150; 200 dan 250 mg/L. Ekstrak  metanol memiliki nilai SPF secara berturut adalah 4,44; 7,36; 15,15; 22,47; 31,25 dan 37,31 (minimal-ultra). Fraksi n-heksana memiliki nilai SPF secara berturut adalah 1,37; 2,23; 5,07; 7,51; 10,01 dan 12,74 (minimal-maksimal). Fraksi etil asetat memiliki nilai SPF secara berturut adalah 3,32; 7,20; 13,03; 19,54; 25,97 dan 30,60 (minimal-ultra). Fraksi metanol-air memiliki nilai SPF berturut adalah 5,23; 10,87; 21,48; 30,89; 36,01 dan 38,52 (sedang-ultra). Nilai SPF meningkat seiring dengan dengan peningkatan konsentrasi karena semakin tinggi konsentrasi maka semakin banyak senyawa aktif tabir surya yang terkandung dalam ekstrak dan fraksi tersebut. Pada daun keledang, fraksi metanol-air memiliki aktivitas tabir surya tertinggi diikuti ekstrak metanol, fraksi etil asetat dan fraksi n-heksana. Daun keledang berpotensi sebagai bahan tabir surya.
Kata kunci: Artocarpus lanceifolius; in vitro; tabir surya
Attitude Approach to Behavior In Interest to Use Sharia Banking Services
Authors: Alvina Dhea Tahta , Hasanah Uswatun
Published: November 2023

The purpose of the research conducted was to test the Theory of Planned Behavior on the interest in using Islamic banking services in Indonesia. Sampling using purposive sampling method, amounting to 93 respondents. Multiple linear regression analysis techniques is used to analyze the data obtained from the sample. Research shows that attitudes towards behaviour and perceptions of behavioural control have no effect on the intention to use Islamic banking servicces, where people feel the benefits of Islamic banks do not significantly affect their activities in conducting transactions in the banking world. Meanwhile, subjective norms affect the intention to use Islamic banking services. That he circumstances of the surrounding environment and the greater encouragement from the closest people will increase one's interest in using Islamic banks.
Peningkatan Penjualan di Market Place Shopee Pada Era Digitalisasi
Authors: Khatimah Betty Nur , Yuliana Rahmi , Hamdani Muliawan
Published: November 2023

This research aims to determine the influence of online marketing, marketing strategies and digital marketing on increasing sales. The sample in this study was 100 respondents who were permanent product sellers who sold their products on the Shopee marketplace. Multiple Linear Regression Analysis was used to analyze the data in this research. The research results show that online marketing and digital marketing have a positive effect on increasing sales. This means that better management in online marketing and good digital marketing can increase sales in the Shopee market. Meanwhile, marketing strategies were unable to influence increased sales in the Shopee marketplace. This happens because competition in the Shopee marketplace is currently increasingly competitive, so changes in marketing strategies are needed that can attract potential consumers
Pengaruh Penggunaan Media Pembelajaran Digital Terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa
Authors: Muriani Muriani , Rahmatika Desi , Yeni Dewi Fitri
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study is to be able to determine the effect of using media on student learning outcomes as well as researchers so that they can create fun and interesting student learning situations. The effect of using digital learning media on student learning outcomes is a qualitative research method. The author uses a research method in the form of Literature Review or literature review. If the media carries messages or information that are instructional or contain learning purposes, then the media is called learning media. but what is necessary from the teaching objectives that have been formulated. With that learning objectives should be used as a reference for the use of learning media
Strategi Pemasaran Untuk Meningkatkan Penjualan UMKM Tas Zamano Di Kebonharjo
Authors: Kharisma Dina , Hidayah Nining , Iqbal Mohammad
Published: November 2023

UMKM are one of the important pillars in the national economic sector. UMKM need to be pushed back after the Covid-19 pandemic. One of the things that can be done to encourage the rise of UMKM is by digitizing marketing and product innovation. This study aims to determine the factors that decreased sales and marketing strategies that were implemented, how to deal with the obstacles that occurred, weaknesses and obstacles in Zamato bags. This study used descriptive analysis, interview and observation data collection techniques, and purposive sampling technique. There are 5 samples in this study (respondents) who are business owners, consumers, employees, and the research team
Analisis Efisiensi Bank Umum Persero Menggunakan Metode Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA)
Authors: Ningsih Diah Wuriah , Suripto Suripto , Erfandi Eli , Murdianingsih Dian
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study is to analyze the efficiency of state-owned commercial banks and to analyze their development. Where efficiency is a parameter in measuring performance for banks. The Data Envelopment Analysis approach was used in this study with a quantitative method. Where there are two models used, namely the VRS (Variable Return to Scale) model and the CRS (Constant Return to Scale) model. State-owned commercial banks are the sample in this study for the period 2019 to 2022. Capital, Third Party Funds (DPK), and operational costs are used as variable inputs. Meanwhile, credit is used as a variable output. Based on the results of the analysis, it shows that based on the VRS model, the efficiency of state-owned commercial banks was obtained in almost all years except in 2019. Furthermore, the results of the analysis using the CRS model, several banks obtained efficiency results and several banks obtained inefficiency results. Even based on the average efficiency that existed during the study period, all of them experienced inefficiency, it's just that the efficiency value was at 0.9. The difference in the results of the two models used is because the VRS model overrides the production scale factor, while the resulting CRS model value is Overall Technical Efficiency
Fault Severity Estimation in Cracked Shafts by Integration of Phase Space Topology and Convolutional Neural Network
Authors: Andharikar Utkarsh , Abbasi Amirhassan , Kambali Prashant , Nataraj C.
Published: November 2023

With the rapid advancement of industrial systems and the unavoidable complications and interconnectedness in systems, diagnostics of industrial machinery are achieving paramount importance. Accurate estimation of health condition of industrial machinery becomes more challenging due to the inherent nonlinearity, complexity, and uncertainty of the observations. Nonlinear dynamic analysis has proven to be a powerful tool for providing information about the health condition of a system that can be used for diagnostic applications. The current study particularly focuses on crack depth estimation using phase space analysis. Phase space provides a topological representation of the dynamics of the system and is highly informative about the health condition. The information suitable for diagnostics is employed by Convolutional Neural Networks, which are known to be powerful in extracting spatial information from maps. The proposed diagnostic method is evaluated on a Jeffcott rotor model with transverse crack in the rotating shaft to estimate the severity of the fault from the phase space topology as a case study.
Servomotor Dataset: Modeling Health in Mechanisms with Typically Intermittent Operation
Authors: Subramanian Arun , Saxena Abhinav , Coble Jamie
Published: November 2023

Servomotors are used in a variety of industrial applications where precise movements are of critical importance. Degradation mechanisms in servomotors have been mostly studied and modeled for systems with long duration steady state modes. However, some specialized applications require health estimation from very short duration intermittent operations, which require different analysis techniques. With such applications in mind, a simulated dataset for servomotor health modeling and prediction is described and made available for public use. The application scenario is motivated by a fine motion control rod drive (FMCRD) mechanism used for intermittent, and typically infrequent, fine motion (insertion or withdrawal) adjustment of control rods in some nuclear reactor designs. Though the drives do not run continuously, servomotor and associated linear motion mechanisms do show wear and damage during its operational lifetime. Specifically, in FMCRD such degradations may be caused by internal as well as external damage to the system. While the causes of such damage can be diverse, in simulation we model the impact of cumulative damage as an external opposing load which resists the movement of the motor shaft. Such scenarios represent effects of rod-binding and debris in the fuel channels. The dataset includes measurements such as motor currents and rotor speed which would be part of the instrumentation in a typical deployments of rotating machinery. These observable measurements can be used to predict the health state of the servomotor. Also presented are baseline results on health state estimation, formulated as classification and regression problems, which can be used by the larger PHM community for performance comparisons. This dataset is hosted at the PHM Society Data repository [https://data.phmsociety.org/servomotor_dataset/].
Physics-Informed Deep Learning-Based Approach for Probabilistic Modeling of Degradation
Authors: Habibollahi Najaf Abadi Hamidreza
Published: November 2023

Deep learning (DL) models have gained significant popularity for the prognostics of systems experiencing degradation. However, there are two major concerns with such models. Firstly, they require a substantial amount of training data due to their large number of parameters. Secondly, they disregard the underlying physics and solely fit the available data, leading to potentially weak generalization capabilities when faced with unseen out-of-distribution data in the field. This study aims to tackle these challenges by incorporating the underlying physics of degradation into DL models. The objective is to develop a novel DL-based approach in conjunction with Bayesian filtering, enabling physics-informed probabilistic life prediction for systems subject to environmentally induced degradation. The proposed framework consists of two main components: physics discovery and degradation prediction. The former involves identifying the dominant stress agents and formulating the underlying physics of degradation. The latter predicts the degradation of the system by incorporating the discovered physics into a DL model. It is expected the results indicate that by combining data-driven DL with physics-based insights, more robust and reliable life predictions can be achieved, addressing the limitations of DL approaches. This framework holds promise for enhancing decision-making processes related to maintenance strategies in various industries.
Gear Pitting Fault Diagnosis Using Domain Generalizations and Specialization Techniques
Authors: Chu Fan
Published: November 2023

Gear pitting is a common gear fault, which has been an important subject to industry and research community, In the past, the diagnosis of gear pitting faults was all based on fixed operating conditions and the fixed gear health state, which is a in-set detection, However, in real industrial scenarios, gear pitting fault diagnosis is always an open-set detection, in which the working conditions and the gear health state are commonly not known in advance. In order to deal with this open-set detection problem, we proposed a three-stage diagnosis method. In the first stage, we built an in-set health state classification model based on Domain2Vec to solve the domain generalization problem caused by different operating conditions. In the second stage, we modify the classification model to a regression model to predict the out-of-set health state sample in the dataset. In the third stage, we used KNN algorithm to correct the wrong model in the second stage and further improve the accuracy of classification. Our proposed method achieved scores of 463.5 and 472 on the test set and validation set, respectively, and ranked first in the 2023 PHM Conference Data Chanllenge.
Teams Games Tournament Type Cooperative Learning Model as a Solution to Improve Mathematics Learning Outcomes Integer Calculation Operation Material in Grade VI Students of Al-Azhar Bekasi Elementary School
Authors: Cipta Hendhisca , Budianti Yudi , Muslimah Muslimah
Published: November 2023

Mathematics is one of the most important subjects to be mastered well by students, this is because learning mathematics has benefits for everyday life. This study aims to improve learning outcomes in mathematics in elementary school students and to apply the Teams Games Tournament (TGT) learning model in improving mathematics learning outcomes of elementary school students. This study used a qualitative approach and the data analysis process emphasized the conclusion of comparative literature reviews from several scientific journals. The results showed that using the Teams Games Tournament type cooperative learning model can improve mathematics learning outcomes in the cognitive aspect, thus it can be concluded that the Teams Games Tournament type cooperative learning model can be used as a solution to improve mathematics learning outcomes in elementary schools. Because it is in accordance with the characteristics of elementary school children who like to group, like to play and like to move
The Relationship of Perceived Usefulness (PU) and Attitude Towards Using (ATU) in Students of Scola Users Learning Biology at Dedikasi Edukasi Kualiva Senior High School
Authors: Hafifah Aulia , Yogica Relsas , Alberida Heffi , Rahmatika Helsa
Published: November 2023

The material on Biology subjects is broad and abstract concepts, so that online biology learning media such as e-learning are needed. Based on observations, Dedekadasi Edukasi Kualiva (DEK) SHS is one of the private schools in Padang that uses Scola as an e-learning platform in biology learning even though learning is done offline. However, it has never been analyzed the success of the use of Scola in biology learning in high school deck with any instrument so it is not known the relationship of PU with ATU in students using Scola biology learning in DEK high school. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of PU with ATU in students using Scola biology learning at DEK high school. This type of research is descriptive correlation with quantitative approach conducted at DEK high school. The sample consisted of 48 students, in Class X Phase E, XI science, and XII science, with sampling techniques, namely total sampling techniques. Analysis of the data used is Pearson product moment correlation test and t test after knowing the normal distribution of data. The results of the study using Pearson product Moment correlation test showed a positive correlation with the value of r = 0.7587 (strong correlation) and the value of the count (7.899) > table (1.679). These results indicate that the hypothesis is accepted. Therefore, PU has a significant positive relationship to the Attitude towards Using (ATU) in students who use Scola biology learning at DEK high school.
فعالية تطبيق لعبة سلسلة الهمس لترقية مهارة الاستماع لدى طلاب الصف الثاني من المدرسة الدينية بمعهد سونان غيري الإسلامية سورابايا
Authors: Muid Faruq Abdul
Published: November 2023

The objectives of the research that the researchers conducted were to find out how the ability of Maharah Istima' was for Class II students at Madrasah Diniyah Pondok Pesantren Sunan Giri Surabaya, to find out how Maharah Istima' was able to play through the Whispering Chain Game Method for Class II students at Madrasah Diniyah Pondok Pesantren Sunan Giri. Surabaya, and to find out the effectiveness of the application of the Whisper Chain Game Method to Increase the Maharah Istima' of Class II Madrasah Diniyah Students, Pondok Pesantren Sunan Giri Surabaya. The type of this research is Quantitative Research using Pre Experimental Design method. The subject of this research is the second grade students of Madrasah Diniyah Pondok Pesantren Sunan Giri Surabaya. Meanwhile, the object of research is the Whispering Chain Game Method to Increase Maharah Istima' for Class II Students of Madrasah Diniyah Pondok Pesantren Sunan Giri Surabaya, then the data collection techniques that the author chooses are interviews, observations, and tests. The results of the study before the application of the whisper chain game method was that 50% of students had scores in the low and very low categories, after the application of the whisper chain game method and the Post Test, 88% of students had high grades, so it can be concluded that the whisper chain game method is effective in increasing the maharah istima’ for Class II students of Madrasah Diniyah Pondok Pesantren Sunan Giri Surabaya.
Improving Students’ Reading Comprehension by Using Story Pyramid and Plus Minus Interesting Strategy
Authors: Gea Elfriman , Sinambela Erika , Sipayung Kammer Tuahman
Published: November 2023

This research shows that there were several problems faced by students at SMA Negeri 2 Alasa in learning English, especially learning reading comprehension. Therefore, researcher was interested in conducting research entitled " Improving Students’ Reading Comprehension by Using Story Pyramid and Plus Minus Interesting Strategy at the Tenth Grade of SMA Negeri 2 Alasa". This research aims to observe the learning difficulties of these students, whether using the Story Pyramid and Plus Minus Interesting strategies could improve reading comprehension skills of the tenth grade students at SMA Negeri 2 Alasa and find out which strategy was more effective in improving reading comprehension skills. In this research, the researcher used classroom action research (CAR). CAR is an examination of learning activities in the form of an action, which is carried out to improve the teaching and learning process so as to improve learning outcomes that are better than before. Based on the results of the analysis, the pre-test results in class X-IPS which used the Story Pyramid strategy obtained an average score of 61.05%, while in class X-IPA got 56,84%. After the students learned by using these two strategies, the average post-test score for class X-IPS was 73.68% and class X-IPA was 74.21%. From these calculations it was concluded that there was a significant improvement in students' scores in reading comprehension and the use of Plus Minus Interesting strategy was more effective in improving students' reading comprehension with an average score increase of 17.37% compared to Story Pyramid's 12.63%.
Substance Use, Fear of Future HIV Infection and Quality of Life of Household Heads in Rural and Semi Urban Communities of Ibadan
Authors: Olley B.O.
Published: November 2023

Quality of life (QOL) among household heads is important because it may serve as a mirror to underlying family psychopathology and well-being. This study examined pattern of quality of life of household heads and the role of substance use (tobacco and alcohol) in the impact of fear of H IV infection on quality of life among household heads in Nigeria. Five hundred and seventy nine (male: 77%; female 24%) household heads with mean age 43.9± 12.23 participated in the study. Mean quality of life were (24.64, SD = ±4.80) jar physical, (10.73, SD = ±.2.11)for social, (24.57, SD = ±4.56); for environmental, and (21.44, SD = ±4.1l) for psychological). Multivariate analysis showed a significant effect of fear of future HIV infection on physical [F (3,564) = 13.367, p < .05}, and social [F (3,564) = 3.12, p < .05] qualities of life of household head respectively. A significantly effect of tobacco use was also observed on environmental quality of life [F (1, 564) = 85.313, p < .05}. A significant interaction effect of fear of future HIV infection and either alcohol or tobacco use on physical quality of life [F (2, 564) = 16.921 P < .05J was observed. Also shown was a significant interaction effect of alcohol and tobacco usage on the physical [F (1, 564) = 14.986, p < .05] as well as social [F (1,564) = 5.992, p < .05] qualities of life of the household heads. It was concluded that substance use (tobacco and alcohol use) may attenuate the impact of fear of future HIVIAIDS infection on quality of life of household heads in Ibadan, Nigeria.
LASERTERAPIA NO TRATAMENTO DE LESÕES POR PRESSÃO: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA
Authors: OLIVEIRA WEIDA GABRIELA ALMEIDA DE , AZEVEDO RAYANE CRISTINE ANDRADE DE , SANTOS SABRINA BIANCA LOPES DOS , ARAUJO MIRYAM M. M. DE
Published: November 2023

As lesões por pressão, também conhecidas como úlceras por pressão, são feridas que ocorrem principalmente em eminências óssea devido à isquemia tecidual causada por pressão externa. Isso resulta em dano celular e necrose, cuja causa e processo de cicatrização dependem de vários fatores. Nas últimas décadas, o uso da laserterapia tem sido explorado como uma ferramenta para reduzir inflamações, edemas e estimular a regeneração dos tecidos, promovendo assim a cicatrização de tais lesões. Objetivo: verificar os efeitos da laserterapia no tratamento de pacientes com lesão por pressões. Método: Foi realizada uma revisão sistemática da literatura, com base no Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and MetaAnalyses. A busca foi realizada nas bases de dados PubMed, PEDro, SciELO e LILACS, por meio dos seguintes descritores: “terapia a Laser”, “cicatrização” e “lesão por pressão” - em espanhol, inglês e português, entre os anos de 2013 e 2023. Foram incluídos artigos com evidências provenientes de amostras compostas por humanos com lesões por pressão e foram excluídos artigos de revisão bibliográfica e testes em animais. Resultados: Os 12 artigos incluídos mostram uma diversidade nos tipos de laser utilizados no tratamento, tais como o laser de Hélio-Neônio (HeNe) e o laser de Arseneto de Gálio (AsGa). Além disso, houve variações nos comprimentos de onda do laser, que oscilaram entre 658 nm, 808 nm e 940 nm. A quantidade de sessões e o tempo de aplicação também apresentaram variações. Conclusão: Este estudo conclui que a laserterapia demonstra eficácia no tratamento de lesões por pressão, apresentando benefícios significativos no contexto da cicatrização, através do estímulo da proliferação tecidual e do aumento da vascularização local.
Perancangan Alat Pendeteksi Ketinggian Air Bendungan untuk Mengantisipasi Terjadinya Banjir Berbasis WhatsApp
Authors: Sulistyawati, S.Pd Etik
Published: November 2023

Flood is one of the main problems that are often faced in big cities. The water level and the capacity of the river are very influential on the floods that hit big cities. Generally the water level in this river is influenced by the setting of the floodgates on the dam. Monitoring the water in the dam carried out by the operator is very important because the results of this water monitoring will provide information for adjusting the floodgates so that the water level is suitable for the river capacity. Operators must monitor water by direct eye observation and lower the water level in the dam before flooding occurs. This is quite inconvenient and reduces work efficiency in monitoring the water level in the dam. To overcome this problem the researchers developed a WhatsApp-based flood detection tool. This tool is equipped with a flood warning display in the form of a Warning along with the distance displayed on a 16x2 LCD, and an Alarm (buzer) installed on the device, then for operators who are not always in the dam area, This tool is equipped with the WhatsApp messaging application which will send a WARNING notification if the water level exceeds the limit which will result in flooding.

Banjir merupakan salah satu masalah utama yang sering dihadapi di kotakota besar. Ketinggian air dan kapasitas sungai sangat berpengaruh terhadap banjir yang melanda kota-kota besar. Umumnya ketinggian air pada sungai ini dipengaruhi oleh pengaturan pintu air pada bendungan. Pemantauan air pada bendungan yang dilakukan oleh operator menjadi sangat penting karena hasil pantauan air ini akan menjadi informasi untuk mengatur pintu air agar ketinggian air sesuai untuk kapasitas sungai. Operator harus memantau air dengan pengamatan mata secara langsung dan menurunkan ketinggian air pada bendungan sebelum terjadinya banjir. Hal ini cukup merepotkan dan mengurangi efisiensi kerja dalam pemantauan ketinggian air pada bendungan. Untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut peneliti mengembangkan alat pendeteksi banjir berbasis WhatsApp, Alat ini dilengkapi dengan tampilan peringatan banjir berupa Warning beserta jaraknya yang ditampilkan pada LCD 16x2, dan Alarm (buzer) yang terpasang pada alatnya, kemudian untuk operator yang tidak selalu berada di area bendungan, alat ini dilengkapi dengan Aplikasi pengiriman pesan WhatsApp yang akan mengirimkan notifikasi WARNING jika ketinggian air melebihi batas yang akan mengakibatkan terjadinya banjir
Experimental study of the antibacterial efficacy of an antiseptic drug activated by ultrasound of different frequencies
Authors: Paramonova I. A. , Volkov A. G. , Dikopova N. Zh. , Podporin M. S. , Paramonov Yu. O. , Nikolskaya I. A.
Published: November 2023

Aim. To study the antibacterial efficacy of the antiseptic drug Miramistin, activated by ultrasound of different frequencies, against pathogenic microorganisms of periodontal pockets, in an experiment. Materials and methods. As an antiseptic drug, the drug Miramistin 0.01% was used, which was activated using ultrasound of different frequencies: high-frequency (880 kHz) in continuous mode for 4 minutes, low-frequency (26.5 kHz) in continuous mode for 2 minutes. To conduct the study, clinical strains of microorganisms obtained from periodontal pockets with moderate periodontitis were used: S. sanguis, S. pyogenes, P. intermedia, C. albicans. The study was carried out using automatic programmable cultivation, using the RTS-8 system. The studied samples of the antiseptic drug were previously diluted in a nutrient broth in a ratio of 2:200. Results. In the course of the study, it was found that with respect to pathogenic microorganisms obtained from periodontal pockets with moderate periodontitis, Miramistin in a dilution of 2:200, activated by low-frequency ultrasound, showed more pronounced antibacterial effect compared to Miramistin activated by high-frequency ultrasound. Conclusions. In the treatment of periodontitis, to suppress the vital activity of pathogenic microorganisms, preference should be given to the combined effects of low-frequency ultrasound and the antiseptic drug Miramistin.
Corticotomy as a stage of complex treatment of orthodontic patients
Authors: Sergeenkova A. R. , Drobysheva N. S.
Published: November 2023

Aim. To evaluate the effectiveness of the method of corticotomy with bone grafting with narrowing of the upper jaw for its expansion. Materials and methods. A clinical case of a 35-year-old patient with a narrowing of the upper jaw is presented. The transversal size of the jaw was measured using a CT scan using the analysis of the University of Pennsylvania. The patient also underwent an analysis of the inclination of the molars and an assessment of the thickness of bone tissue before and after corticotomy. Results. The results showed that after corticotomy with bone grafting, skeletal expansion of the upper jaw occurred in patient V. Conclusions. As a result of the conducted research, this method has confirmed its effectiveness and has several advantages. Accordingly, in certain clinical cases, you can limit yourself to this method, excluding surgical expansion of the upper jaw with the installation of a distraction device.
إجراءات التعامل مع مسرح الجريمة الإلكترونية في التشريع الإماراتي "دراسة تحليلية"
Authors: الشاعر سعود
Published: November 2023

يهدف البحث إلى دراسة الإجراءات المتبعة عند التعامل مع مسرح الجريمة الإلكترونية وتحليلها، والكيفية التي يجب التعامل بها مع هذا النوع من الجرائم وتكون من خلال مسرح هذه الجريمة ومعاينته والضوابط الواجب مراعاتها عند إجراء المعاينة وآثاره المادية، وكيفية توثيقه ورفع الآثار بالطرق التقنية الحديثة، وفق الأنظمة المتقدمة من تصوير فوتوغرافي ورسم رقمي لمسرح الجريمة، والقياس الرقمي لأبعاد مسرح الجريمة، والأدوات اللازمة للحفاظ علي الدليل الرقمي الذي يمكن استخلاصه منه، وذلك في إطار التشريعات والقوانين الخاصة بدولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، وقد استخدم الباحث المنهج الوصفي التحليلي لوصف الإجراءات المتبعة في مثل هذه الجرائم وتحليلها، وقد توصل الباحث من خلال هذا البحث إلى أن المشرع الإماراتي اتخذ منحى يتوافق مع التطورات المعلوماتية التي أصبحت اليوم تشكل واقعنا المعاش؛ إذ أعطى الحماية القانونية لأدلة الإثبات الإلكترونية وحدد الضوابط التي تحكمها.
حكم تمويل الحملات التسويقية للجمعيات الخيرية من أموال التبرعات في الفقه الإسلامي
Authors: حماد حمزة
Published: November 2023

تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى الوقوف على الحكم الشرعي لتمويل الحملات التسويقية للجمعيات الخيرية من أموال التبرعات، متبعة المنهج الوصفي ابتداء؛ وذلك بوصف الظاهرة مثلما تقع في الميدان العملي، ثم اشتقاق صور لها، وإفراد كل صورة بالدراسة الفقهية التأصيلية المقارنة؛ لاستخراج الحكم الشرعي. وقد انتهت إلى تقسيم صور التمويل إلى عدة صور، هي: التمويل من الصدقات العامة الواردة للجمعيات، وخلصت الدراسة إلى جواز التمويل من هذا النوع، ثانياً- التمويل من التبرعات التي رفض المتبرع صراحة إنفاق المال في هذه الحملات؛ فقد انتهت الدراسة إلى عدم جواز التمويل من هذه التبرعات، أما التمويل من التبرعات المخصصة لغايات التسويق، فهذا النوع واضح الدلالة في جوازه، وأخيراً- التمويل من أموال التبرعات المخصصة لفئات محددة، وقد رجحت الدراسة منع التمويل من هذا الصنف.
الشرح الأصولي: مفهومه، وأسبابه، ومكوّناته [نفائس الأصول] للإمام القرافي أنموذجاً دراسة استقرائية تحليلية
Authors: العجمي ريم , الزنكي نجم الدين
Published: November 2023

هدفت الدراسة إلى بيان حقيقة الشرح الأصولي وأسبابه ومكوناته، من خلال كتاب [نفائس الأصول] للإمام القرافي، الذي شرح به (المحصول) للإمام الرازي. وقد سلكت الدراسة منهجاً استقرائياً تطبيقياً؛ إذ انطلقت من تتبع نصوص القرافي وتطبيقاتها ليستقرئ منها أسباب الشرح الأصولي ومكوناته، ثم عمدت إلى ضرب أمثلة توضيحية عليها، لتبرز المعالم الأصولية وتتضح الغايات الاجتهادية. وقد خلصت الدراسة إلى أن الشرح الأصولي درس (أو محتوى) علمي أصولي دار حول كتاب أو نص أو فكرة. وأن من أسباب هذا الشرح تعقب المتون الأصولية ورسم توجهها، وذلك ببيان مشكلها، وتقييد مهملها، وتحرير ما اختل من فهرسة بعض مسائلها، والجواب عن الأسئلة الواردة عليها.كما استخلصت الدراسة أن للشرح الأصولي مكونات رئيسة ثلاثة، وهي: شرح العبارة وإثارة الأسئلة ووضع التنبيهات؛ ولذلك أسهمت الشروح الأصولية في تجديد علم أصول الفقه، تصحيحاً، وتحريراً، وإضافةً ونقداً.
Optimasi Kestabilan Daya Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Surya dengan Support Vector Mechine (SVM)
Authors: Muhammad Zainal Roisul A  , Charis Fathul Hadi  , Widhi Winata Sakti  , Riska Fita Lestari  , Bambang Sri Kaloko
Published: November 2023

Menipisnya sumber energi fosil (non-renewable) merupakan alasan utama dibutuhkan suatu energi alternatif sebagai pengganti sumber energi fosil. Sumber energi alternatif tersebut adalah sumber energi yang ramah lingkungan dan sumber energi tebarukan (renewable energy). Sumber daya energi surya sangat berpotensi untuk memproduksi energi listrik yang banyak dengan panel surya yang sepenuhnya dari sistem panel surya yang di hybrid dengan sumber energi dari PLN sebagai sumber energi listrik. Sistem hybrid menghubungkan jaringan phase dan netral pada dua relay untuk menghindari short circuit yang terjadi pada dua sumber PLN dan PLTS. Pemodelan Support Vector Mechine (SVM) untuk men-switching antara PLN dan sistem PLTS. Sistem SVM melakukan prediksi yang didapatkan dari data sensor tegangan dan arus saat kondisi close loop. Pembebanan diisi dengan 3 variabel lampu LED 5 Watt dan prediksi SVM berupa kondisi stabil dan tidak stabil digambarkan dengan angka 1 dan 0. Sistem SVM menghasilkan tingkat akurasi mencapai 98% pada pengujian data set dan 97% saat kondisi variatif dengan sudut panel surya sebesar 60°, 90°, dan 120°. hal tersebut dibuktikan dengan pengujian data yang diambil dari kondisi saat diujikan pada relay dengan kesalahan prediksi error 3% pada kondisi siang hari.
Identification of Image Forgeries using Machine Learning - A Review
Authors: Nagarathna C R  , Jayasri A  , Chandana S  , Amrutha A
Published: November 2023

Forgery in images is the manipulation of digital images using techniques like copy-move, splicing, removal of parts of image. Image forgery detection is a crucial task in digital image processing field. The growth and use of digital images in various industries such as forensics, journalism and scientific research has increased the number of manipulated and forged images. New and advanced editing tools and techniques are capable of easily manipulating images without leaving traces, which can lead to negative impact for individuals and society. Therefore, the need for reliable and efficient forgery detection techniques has become more important than ever. They are required to protect the authenticity of images and avoid the spread of fabricated and fake news. In this study the overview of the existing methods for identifying forgeries in images, and the summary of the issues found in these methods are discussed.
PENGARUH PAPARAN Monosodium Glutamat (MSG) TERHADAP VIABILITAS SEL MONOSIT
Authors: Dewi Fortuna Aliza
Published: November 2023

Angka konsumsi Monosodium Glutamat (MSG) di Indonesia terus mengalami kenaikan tiap tahunnya. Penggunaan MSG yang tidak terkontrol di Indonesia dalam jangka waktu panjang dapat menyebabkan efek toksik bagi tubuh. Kandungan glutamat bebas yang dihasilkan MSG dapat mempengaruhi kerja sistem imun terutama pada sistem imun bawaan serta menyebabkan stress oksidatif. Sehingga tujuan penelitian ini menganalisis  pengaruh paparan Monosodium Glutamat (MSG) terhadap vibilitas sel monosit. Penelitian ini merupakan eksperimental laboratoris in vitro dengan rancangan Post test only control group design. Sebanyak 10 cc darah vena perifer diisolasi menggunakan metode sentrifugasi gradien ficoll. Hasil isolat sel monosit dilakukan pemaparan dengan Monosodium Glutamat (MSG) sesuai kelompok. Kelompok I: kontrol negatif, kelompok II : sel monosit + MSG 3%, kelompok III : sel monosit + MSG 6%, kelompok IV : sel monosit + MSG 9%. Selanjutnya diinkubasi selama 24 jam dengan dengan suhu 37oC dalam 5% CO2. Kemudian dilakukan uji viabilitas menggunakan pewarnaan trypan blue. Perhitungan viabilitas sel monosit dilakukan dibawah mikroskop inverted dengan perbesaran 400x per 100 sel. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis secara statistik menggunakan uji Anova one-way dan dilanjutkan dengan uji LSD. Rata – rata viabilitas pada masing – masing kelompok diperoleh sebagai berikut, viabilitas sel monosit pada kelompok kontrol sebesar 63%, kelompok II sebesar 47%, kelompok III sebesar 45% dan kelompok IV sebesar 35%. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh paparan Monosodium Glutamat (MSG) terhadap viabilitas sel monosit dengan pengaruh paling signifikan adalah kosentrasi MSG 9% dengan rata – rata viabilitas sebesar 35%.