bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Nueva especie de Plateros Bourgeois, 1879 (Coleoptera: Lycidae: Platerodini) de Yucatán, México
Authors:   Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, González Ramírez Mireya , Zaragoza-Caballero Santiago ,   Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Instituto de Biología
Published: August 2021

Se describe Plateros aldretei sp. nov. (Coleoptera: Lycidae: Platerodini) procedente de Yucatán, México. El color rojizo del pronoto y los élitros negros con el margen rojizo, ubican a la especie en el grupo sanguinicollis. La forma del aparato reproductor del macho la segrega de otras especies conocidas.
Three new species of Goja Navás (Psocodea: ‘Psocoptera’: Epipsocidae) from Sierra Juárez, Oaxaca, Mexico
Authors:   Universidad de la Sierra de Juárez, Casasola-González José Arturo
Published: August 2021

Three species of Goja Navás collected in the mountain communities of Santa Catarina Lachatao, Ixtlán de Juárez and Santiago Comaltepec, are here described and illustrated. All of them are endemic to Sierra Juárez, Oaxaca. This report increases the number of species described in the genus to 33 and the number of species recorded in Mexico to 25. G. garcialdretei is similar to G. martinezi Casasola-González & García Aldrete, another species that also occurs in the same region. G. cuspidata and G. bicuspidata are similar species on account of their phallosome, but are quite distinct on wing venation
#Neverenough: Social Comparison by Young Women on Instagram
Authors: Parnell Bailey
Published: August 2021

As social media use continues to rise, studies have linked high social media use with rising levels of depression, particularly in young adults. This narrative has pervaded, yet in the research thus far, there is no general consensus as to causation or direction. What remains constant is that when mediators such as 'comparison' and 'envy' are introduced between social media use and depression, there is a negative correlation. In a qualitative study, I examine the connection between social comparison, Instagram use, and envy in young women. I conducted semi-structured interviews with a group of 10 female university students between the ages of 18-24. Interviews were analysed through qualitative descriptive analysis. Overwhelmingly, subjects engaged in frequent social comparison offline, which translated to frequent social comparison, made worse, on Instagram. As a result, participants admitted to feeling envious as well as other feelings like frustration, loneliness, anger, and overwhelm. However, users also reported positive experiences such as inspiration, humour, motivation, and happiness, when they are on Instagram. Offline affect proved to be the biggest moderators and indicators of comparison and the positive or negative experiences of the participants. This research may suggest future care in this area should focus on offline affect rather than the social networks themselves.
INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS ORGANIZATION IN PRIMARY SCHOOL FOR THE NUS
Authors:   SSI «Institute of Educational Analytics», Tkachenko Valentyna , Dron Tetiana ,   SSI «Institute of Educational Analytics»
Published: August 2021

This article considers innovative approaches to the organization of the educational process in primary school within the implementation of the concept of the New Ukrainian School, their role in the development of the child as a person, the importance of transforming the educational process during the reform. The purpose of this material is to review innovative approaches to the organization of the educational process in primary school during the concept implementation in the «New Ukrainian School» (hereinafter – the NUS) with emphasis on the personality-oriented model of education based on the child-centered principles; formation of universal values; structure of educational process and organization of the educational environment. Methods of scientific analysis and methods of texts research were applied to consider the features of the educational process in the conditions of educational system transformation. Among the key aspects of primary education, the ideology of a child-centered approach is considered as the basis of a personality-oriented model of education, within which the organization of the educational process should take into account the rights of each child, his abilities, needs and interests. The material also analyzed the updated structure of the educational process in primary school, in particular its division into two cycles of learning such as adaptive-game and basic, which is one of the ways to implement a personality-oriented model of learning. This distribution takes into account the age features of psychophysiological, cognitive development and needs of students. In the context of the New Ukrainian School, it is very important to create an educational environment, which should be creative and ensure the use of various forms of work, promote the development of students’ sustainable cognitive interest, its development should be coordinated efforts of all participants in the educational process. The results of research on key aspects of the NUS reform are also presented.
USING STUDENT SELF-GOVERNANCE FOR CREATING LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOR AND FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY
Authors:   SSI «Institute of Education Content Modernization», Daragan Tatiana , Vlasyuk Oksana ,   SSI «Institute of Education Content Modernization»
Published: August 2021

The article examines the stages of implementation of the main aspects of university autonomy, in particular the organization of student governance in domestic higher education institutions. It is necessary to realize that the creation of effective student government is a key condition for building a domestic system of higher education in accordance with the best practices of the European educational space. It is determined that in the process of restructuring higher education through the formation of university autonomy, students should be considered as a full partner in the process of modernization of the domestic higher education system. It is established that the work of student government should significantly expand its scope and be more active in developing key issues of organization and content of university education. The main points of formation of student self-governance in Ukrainian HEIs are determined and a comparative analysis of the key principles under which European universities operate is carried out. The authors analyzed the Law of Ukraine «On Higher Education», in particular in terms of organizing the work of student government. The main issues of student self-governance, which are reflected in the statutes of higher education institutions, are summarized. The article shows the results of the study conducted during the research «Implementation of university autonomy in the context of decentralization of HEIs, the democratization of the educational process, increasing responsibility for the quality of education». The stance of the students to the process of the autonomy of educational institutions in general is studied. The information on the respondents’ awareness of the regulatory framework is summarized. The degree of activity of student self-government bodies in solving issues of improving the educational process is analyzed. The proposals of the participants of the online survey on the next stages of activity for the successful implementation of university autonomy have been studied.
EDUCATION STATISTICS AND MONITORING TOOLS FOR ACHIEVING THE 4ST GOAL OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Authors:   SSI «Institute of Educational Analytics», Londar Sergiy , Horna Maryna ,   SHEI «Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman»
Published: August 2021

The article discussed the challenges that stand in the way of achieving the 4th Sustainable Development Goal in Ukraine, and the related tasks of reforming the system of official education statistics and digital transformation of the sphere of domestic education and science. To solve the research tasks, the composition of indicators for monitoring the status of implementation of the 4th Sustainable Development Goal is analyzed, the dynamics of key indicators is given, a review of the state of achievement of goals and target values of benchmarks for. Highlights recent changes in reporting formats initiated by the UNESCO Institute for Statistics to ensure international comparability of education statistics. The purpose of the article is to identify ways to optimize education statistics to ensure data comparability at the international level. General scientific methods were used In the course of the research, in particular: analysis and synthesis, comparison, analysis of time series, graphical method, etc. Necessary conditions for ensuring comparability of data and indicators at the international level are considered. The features of the functioning of software and hardware complex «AICOM» are shown as an effective tool for the production of statistical and administrative educational data, as well as a means of digital transformation of the sphere of education and science of Ukraine. The aspects of further improvement of the system of national education statistics in accordance with the requirements of the UN Basic Principles of Official Statistics are revealed. Measures are indicated for optimizing reporting and statistical documentation, expanding the composition of statistical data, increasing the reliability of statistical information, reducing the cost of processing and analyzing data. These tasks can be effectively performed only on condition of consensus, systemic, comprehensive consideration and an integrated approach to their solution. Therefore, they are open to public and professional discussion.
Kajian Pemenuhan Kebutuhan Oksigen Skala Rumah Tangga Sebagai Upaya Peduli Lingkungan Melalui Pemanfaatan Area Pekarangan
Authors: Hermayanti Yanti , Puspita Asih Purwandari Wahyoe , Suparto Tirta Adikusuma
Published: August 2021

ABSTRAK Penghijauan di sekitar rumah adalah salah satu upaya pengelolaan lingkungan hidup yang bisa dilakukan oleh keluarga. Bila kegiatan tersebut dilakukan oleh setiap keluarga, maka salah satu kebutuhan lingkungan untuk pemenuhan kebutuhan oksigen, dapat difasilitasi dan dipenuhi bersama. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk memberikan gambaran kepada keluarga dalam memenuhi kebutuhan oksigen. Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif, berfokus pada penerapan suatu tindakan. Penghijauan dapat dilakukan pada area depan rumah, pada area samping dan pinggir jalan, dan pada area tanah. Pada area depan bisa ditanam berbagai macam tanaman hias dan produktif. Pada area samping dan pinggir jalan bisa dimanfaatkan untuk menanam berbagai jenis tanaman sayuran dan obat. Pada area tanah bisa di tanam jenis pohon yang lebih besar dan produktif. Penanaman berbagai macam jenis pohon di tempat terbuka dan pemilihan tanaman akan membantu dalam memenuhi kebutuhan oksigen per rumah tangga, menambah kesejukan, kelembaban, kenyamanan lingkungan. Mengingat besarnya manfaat tersebut, perlu adanya program-program promosi penghijauan di sekitar rumah oleh Pemerintah RI, Pemerintah Provinsi, Pemerintah Kota/Kabupaten, dan organisasi terkait lainnya. Kata Kunci: kebutuhan oksigen, rumah tangga, lingkungan, pemanfaatan                      area pekarangan  ABSTRACT Greening around the house is one of the environmental management efforts that can be done by families. If these activities are carried out by each family, then one of the environmental needs to fulfill oxygen needs can be facilitated and fulfilled together. This article aims to provide an overview for families in meeting their oxygen needs. The method used is descriptive, focusing on the implementation of an action. Greening can be done in the front area of the house, on the side and roadside areas, and on the land area. In the front area, various kinds of ornamental and productive plants can be planted. In the side and roadside areas, it can be used to plant various types of vegetable and medicinal plants. In the land area, larger and more productive tree species can be planted. Planting various types of trees in the open and selecting plants will help meet the oxygen demand per household, add coolness, humidity, and environmental comfort. Given these benefits, it is necessary to have green promotion programs around the house by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia, the Provincial Government, Kota/Kabupaten Governments, and other related organizations. Keywords: oxygen demand, household, environment, utilization of the yard area
The Role of Islamic Journalists in Consuring the Community towards the Provision of Hajj in 2021 in Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: M. Yoserizal Saragih
Published: August 2021

This paper reviews the role of Islamic journalism in convincing the public to announce the 2021 Hajj in the midst of Covid-19, which is currently confusing the public. With the aim that the public can understand what is happening in the midst of the current Covid-19 polemic. The methodology used is literature study, because the source of the research is written data that is relevant to the topic to be discussed. This paper is a descriptive analysis that aims to describe, inventory, and analyze the actual conditions regarding the role of Islamic journalism in convincing the public to report the Hajj in 2021 in a systematic, factual and accurate manner. With the results of the discussion that journalism is not only recording, conveying and disseminating information, but journalism also has an important role to the community in reporting. The role of Islamic journalism in convincing the public about the news of the 2021 Hajj in the midst of Covid-19, Islamic journalism is known as an educator (muaddib), information straightener (musaddid), reformer (mujaddid), unifier (muwahid), and warrior (mujahid). To carry out this role, Islamic journalism has the characteristic that every information in a news report must be owned by the Prophet such as shidiq (truth), amanah (trusted), tabligh (deliver), and fathonah (intelligent).
Sistemas de automatización en unidades LACT para la medición dinámica de hidrocarburos en la industria petrolera
Authors: Padilla Romero Andrés David , Chamba Melo Sayda Cecilia , Aguilera Flores Gabriela Cristina , Anguaya Isama Hilda Fabiola
Published: August 2021

El artículo tiene por objetivo presentar sistemas de automatización en unidades LACT para la medición dinámica de hidrocarburos en la industria petrolera, debido a la importancia que tienen sus instrumentos en los procesos de transferencia de custodia (TC) de hidrocarburos. Para esto, se elaboró conceptos relacionados a la medición dinámica en la industria de hidrocarburos. Posteriormente se presentan tres sistemas de automatización en unidades LACT para la medición dinámica de gas en una estación de dos líneas, nafta y diésel en la estación Pozos Colorados, y petróleo en el complejo de producción y facilidades Indillana de Petroamazonas EP, cada sistema contiene un P&ID y los instrumentos para su automatización y control, también se muestran medidores de caudal de la marca Emerson y Siemens. A partir del P&ID se elaboró tablas sistematizadas que muestran los instrumentos industriales y su conectividad, mediante SCADA, con los instrumentos de control, como una guía para diseñar sistemas de automatización de unidades LACT. La correcta medición dinámica de gas, nafta, diésel y petróleo, para el proceso de TC, por parte de los sistemas de automatización presentados, va a depender de la repetibilidad y linealidad estándar del medidor de flujo, el desarrollo de las redes informáticas y de las redes de comunicación mediante buses de campo, estos dos últimos conceptos están dentro de lo que se denomina automatización 4.0.
MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN READING COMPREHENSION PADA MATA KULIAH ACADEMIC READING MENGGUNAKAN STRATEGI SENTENCE DECOMPOSITION
Authors: Zahrida Zahrida , Elfrida Elfrida
Published: August 2021

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas yang dilakukan dengan menerapkan Sentence Decomposition pada mata kuliah Academic Reading. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menginvestigasi apakah strategi Sentence Decomposition dapat meningkatkan kemampuan mahasiswa dalam memahami reading text. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada mahasiswa semester III program studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Universitas Bengkulu yang sedang mengambil mata kuliah Academic Reading. Jumlah peserta dalam penelitian ini adalah 43 orang. Penelitian ini terdiri dari dua siklus dan setiap siklus terdiri dari 3 pertemuan. Fase-fase penelitian meliputi perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi, dan refleksi. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah tes, lembar observasi/ceklis, dan modul. Hasil tes siklus 2 pada penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa mahasiswa yang memperoleh nilai lebih atau sama dengan 70 meningkat menjadi 86% atau meningkat sebanyak 14% dibandingkan hasil tes siklus 1. Hasil ini mengindikasikan bahwa indikator kesuksesan telah tercapai yang berarti strategi Sentence Decomposition terbukti dapat meningkatkan kemampuan mahasiswa memahami teks.
Análise dos efeitos da auriculoterapia e ventosaterapia no desempenho laboral de colaboradores de uma instituição de ensino privada em Teresina- PI
Authors: Brito Sara Ferreira Lobato de , Salazar Amanda Sérvio , Teixeira Maria Eugênia Macedo , Pinto Victoria Caroline Oliveira , Silva Eulália Luana Rodrigues da , Rocha Valéria Alves da , Silva Marcélia Gomes , Gonzaga Bianca Gisele Lira , Teixeira Francisco Tassio Azevedo , Silva Marcello Alencar , Feitosa Maura Cristina Porto , Rêbelo Veruska Cronemberger Nogueira , Dantas Neta Neusa Barros , Carvalho Gabriela Dantas , Carvalho Ana Flávia Machado de
Published: August 2021

Introdução A Medicina Tradicional Chinesa (MTC), dispõe de várias técnicas, dentre elas a ventosaterapia e auriculoterapia, viáveis pelo baixo custo e seus efeitos, melhora álgica, do sono e relaxamento. Objetivo: Avaliar por meio das respectivas técnicas, os benefícios sobre as Doenças Ocupacionais Relacionadas ao Trabalho (DORTs), produtividade laboral e qualidade de vida dos colaboradores de uma instituição de ensino privado. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma pesquisa de campo, do tipo descritivo, prospectivo, experimental com abordagem qualiquantitativa, a amostra foi composta por 20 colaboradores. Para a coleta de dados utilizou-se uma ficha de avaliação elaborada pelo próprio pesquisador relacionada a atividade laboral, a escala visual analógica (EVA) e o Inventário Breve de Dor (BPI). Ao final da coleta os dados estes foram tabulados em planilhas eletrônicas, por meio do programa Microsoft Excel 2016 e exportados para o software SPSS 23.0. Resultados: Houve prevalência do gênero feminino, 55% (n=11), destes 25% (n=5) dos participantes desempenham a função de assistente acadêmico. Em relação a queixa principal, 35% (n=7) queixaram-se de tensão muscular no trapézio, e a ventosaterapia foi a intervenção que prevaleceu (60%). A média de dor variou no início entre 4 e 7, após o procedimento diminuiu para 2 (± 0,89), já na qualidade de vida, o item “trabalho” teve melhor resultado, variando a média de 5,40 (2,76) para 0,00 (0,00). Conclusão: A aplicação da ventosaterapia e auriculoterapia como intervenção proporcionaram melhora dos sintomas das DORT’s, da produtividade laboral e qualidade de vida dos trabalhadores.
Indicadores para a ocorrência da dengue em municípios do oeste de Santa Catarina, Brasil
Authors: Morschbacher Joel , Ferraz Lucimare , Antunes Kélen , Lutinski Junir Antônio
Published: August 2021

A dengue tem sido uma preocupação constante na área da saúde pelas características endêmicas e virais da doença tornando-a um problema de saúde pública. Este estudo teve como objetivo descrever indicadores para a ocorrência da dengue em municípios da região Oeste de Santa Catarina. Trata-se de uma pesquisa quantitativa de caráter descritivo-transversal. A investigação ocorreu no segundo semestre de 2017 em quatro municípios (Chapecó, Descanso, Pinhalzinho e São Miguel do Oeste), que apresentaram os maiores índices de incidência de dengue no ano de 2016. Foi realizada uma busca em dados secundários na base de dados virtual do DataSus e do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) referentes aos municípios pesquisados rastreando informações sobre cobertura da Estratégia de Saúde da Família, índices de emprego e desemprego, escolaridade, Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano, saneamento básico, cobertura da rede de esgoto, gestão de resíduos, tratamento da água e taxa de urbanização. Observou-se déficits no sistema de esgotamento sanitário e percentual abaixo do esperado para a avaliação do IDEB no Ensino Médio. A urbanização acelerada favorece o aparecimento de situações que contribuem para a ocorrência de dengue. Indicadores como IDH, cobertura adequada da ESF podem ser fatores de proteção e prevenção da dengue.
Economic analysis of the inclusion of thermoelectric ash in asphalt mixtures
Authors: Pereira Igor Nonato Almeida , Falcão Newton Paulo de Souza , Frota Consuelo Alves da
Published: August 2021

The replacement of conventional materials used in hot asphalt mixtures with others of good technique and lower cost and environmental impact has motivated research in this area of knowledge in recent decades. The researches should be expanded in the scope of engineering, given that it contributes considerably to the transformation of spaces and raw material. In this context, thermoelectric ashes, which are residues from the production of electric energy, appear as an alternative to replace the stone powder input which contributes negatively to the environment considering that it comes from the blasting of rocks. This work aims to compare the cost of producing traditional asphalt concrete (reference) to asphalt compositions containing 5,15% of alternative material characterized by stone dust. There was a saving of R$ 0.21 per ton of AC machining, consisting of thermoelectric ash as a partial substitute (5.15%) for stone powder, which represents significant savings in a practical context.
Development and application of a vehicle safety rating score for public transport minibuses
Authors: Logan David , Fildes Brian , Rashed Ashraf , Ibrahim Mohammed Nabil , Al Jassmi Asma , Dibas Mahmoud , Newstead Stuart
Published: August 2021

Minibuses are widely used for public transport, particularly in developing countries, yet their safety levels are often poor. This study identified a simple set of active and passive safety measures and 566 minibuses in the United Arab Emirates were inspected. Most vehicles were without seat belts or head restraints and had inadequate seat attachment. Low rates of active and passive safety features were recorded. The safety rating system assigned weightings to each of the variables in the survey, based on an assessment of their approximate relative risk. Applied to the benchmarking sample, safety rating scores (out of 50) ranged from below 10 points for the least safe vehicles to around 40 points for the best. Many vehicles inspected scored below 20 points. The safety rating score provided a practical assessment of the safety of the UAE minibus vehicle fleet and could be adapted to other vehicle types. The study outcomes are helping to both justify a new minibus safety standard in the UAE aiming to significantly reduce death and serious injury among the many passengers using this service, as well as to begin the process of removing the least safe vehicles from the fleet.
Speed Management in Iran: A Review Process
Authors: Mooren Lori , Shuey Ray , Hamelmann Christoph , Mehryari Farhad , Abdous Hassan , Haddadi Mashyaneh , Ranjbar Mansour , Zakeri Hormoz , Hosseinizadeh Seyedali
Published: August 2021

The level of road trauma is high in the Eastern Mediterranean Region with the Islamic Republic of Iran having a particularly high fatality rate at 20.5 per 100,000 population. The Government, assisted by the World Health Organisation (WHO), committed to implementing demonstration projects in three provinces that will form the basis of road safety actions to be advanced by the WHO across the Region. In recognition that speed management is a pivotal factor in achieving a safer road and traffic system, and as a component of the project, a review was carried out in 2019 by a team of international experts in the field in collaboration with national consultants. This review was undertaken in consideration of the Safe System Approach and the Results-Based Management Approach. The findings of this review and their implications for future actions in Iran are discussed in this paper.
Effects of nutrient enrichments on oligotrophic phytoplankton communities: a mesocosm experiment near Hawai‘i, USA
Authors: Böttjer-Wilson D , White AE , Björkman KM , Church MJ , Poulos S , Shimabukuro E , Rii YM , Ludwig A , von Bröckel K , Riebesell U , Letelier RM , Karl DM
Published: August 2021

A large-volume mesocosm-based nutrient perturbation experiment was conducted off the island of Hawai‘i, USA, to investigate the response of surface ocean phytoplankton communities to the addition of macronutrients, trace metals, and vitamins and to assess the feasibility of using mesocosms in the open ocean. Three free-drifting mesocosms (~60 m3) were deployed: one mesocosm served as a control (no nutrient amendments); a second (termed +P) was amended with nitrate (N), silicate (Si), phosphate (P), and a trace metal + vitamin mixture; and a third (termed -P) was amended with N, Si, and a trace metal + vitamin mixture but no P. These mesocosms were unreplicated due to logistical constraints and hence differences between treatments are qualitative. After 6 d, the largest response of the phytoplankton community was observed in the +P mesocosm, where chlorophyll a and 14C-based primary production were 2-3× greater than in the -P mesocosm and 4-6× greater than in the control. Comparison between mesocosm and ‘microcosm’ incubations (20 l) revealed differences in the magnitude and timing of production and marked differences in community structure with a reduced response of diatoms in microcosm treatments. Notably, we also observed pronounced declines in Prochlorococcus populations in all treatments, although these were greater in microcosms (up to 99%). Overall, this study confirmed the feasibility of deploying free-drifting mesocosms in the open ocean as a potentially powerful tool to investigate ecological impacts of nutrient perturbations and constitutes a valuable first step towards scaling plankton manipulation experiments.
Characterisation and distribution of the bacterial genus Endozoicomonas in a threatened surf clam
Authors: Bennion M , Ross P , Howells J , McDonald IR , Lane H
Published: August 2021

The toheroa Paphies ventricosa is a large Aotearoa New Zealand (ANZ) endemic surf clam of cultural importance to many Māori, the Indigenous people of ANZ. Extensive commercial and recreational harvesting in the 20th century dramatically reduced populations, leading to the collapse and closure of the fishery. Despite being protected for >40 yr, toheroa have inexplicably failed to recover. In 2017, intracellular microcolonies (IMCs) of bacteria were detected in ‘sick’ toheroa in northern ANZ. Numerous mass mortality events (MMEs) have recently been recorded in ANZ shellfish, with many events linked by the presence of IMCs resembling Rickettsia-like organisms (RLOs). While similar IMCs have been implicated in MMEs in surf clams elsewhere, the impact of these IMCs on the health or recovery of toheroa is unknown. A critical first step towards understanding the significance of a pathogen in a host population is pathogen identification and characterisation. To begin this process, we examined 16S rRNA gene sequences of the putative IMCs from 4 toheroa populations that showed 97% homology to Endozoicomonas spp. sequences held in GenBank. Phylogenetic analysis identified closely related Endozoicomonas strains from the North and South Island, ANZ, and in situ hybridization, using 16S rRNA gene probes, confirmed the presence of the sequenced IMC gene in the gill and digestive gland tissues of toheroa. Quantitative PCR revealed site-specific and seasonal abundance patterns of Endozoicomonas spp. in toheroa populations. Although implicated in disease outbreaks elsewhere, the role of Endozoicomonas spp. within the ANZ shellfish mortality landscape remains uncertain.
The Relationship between Students’ Perceptions on Online Slack Application and Their Motivations in Writing Skill
Authors: Ardiansah Dian
Published: August 2021

Abstract. This present study aims to investigate the correlation between students’ perceptions of Slack application and their motivations in writing skills. An analysis of the research literature in perception and motivation as Wei and Elias (2011) theory revealed that students’ perceptions of classroom environment play an essential role in promoting students’ motivation in learning a language. A quantitative correlation was used in this present study. Thus, the data were collected by employing close-ended questionnaires towards Likert Scale technique. However, this study was conducted at one university in Tasikmalaya. The findings show that the correlation coefficient of rxy is 0.77. According to the strength of the correlation table, the rxy= 0.77 lies between 0.75 and 0.99 which means there is a correlation between students’ perceptions of online Slack application and their motivations in writing. This study suggested that Slack Application can be used as an alternative to facilitate students’ engagement in classroom activities.Keywords: ICT, Slack application, students’ motivation, writing skillAbstrak. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menyelidiki hubungan yang ada antara persepsi siswa tentang aplikasi Slack dan motivasi mereka dalam keterampilan menulis. Analisis literatur penelitian dalam persepsi dan motivasi sebagai teori Wei dan Elias (2011) mengungkapkan bahwa persepsi siswa tentang lingkungan kelas memainkan peran penting dalam mempromosikan motivasi siswa dalam belajar bahasa. Korelasi kuantitatif digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Dengan demikian, pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan kuesioner tertutup terhadap teknik Skala Likert. Namun penelitian ini dilakukan di salah satu Universitas di Tasikmalaya. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rxy memiliki koefisien korelasi sebesar 0,77. Berdasarkan tabel kekuatan hubungan, rxy = 0.77 berada di antara 0.75 dan 0.99 yang berarti hubungan tersebut sangat kuat. Studi ini menyarankan bahwa Slack Application dapat menjadi cara lain untuk memfasilitasi keterlibatan siswa dalam kegiatan kelas.Kata kunci: aplikasi Slack, ICT, keterampilan menulis, motivasi siswa
Jalan Tandem Untuk Mengurangi Risiko Jatuh Pada Lansia Dipanti Wredha Harapan Ibu
Authors: Mualif Zulfa Adilla , Wirawati Maulidta Karunianingtyas
Published: August 2021

Lanjut usia merupakan masalah yang sering terjadi dan disebabkan karena multi faktor. Banyak yang berperan didalamnya, baik faktor intrinsik maupun dari dalam diri lanjut usia. Seperti gangguan gaya berjalan, kelemahan otot ekstermitas bawah, kekakuan sendi, dan sinkope atau pusing. Gangguan keseimbangan merupakan masalah kesehatan yang sering ditemui pada lansia. Jalan tandem merupakan suatu latihan yang dilakukan dengan cara mempersempit luas bidang tumpu, dengan cara berjalan dalam satu garis lurus sejauh 3 meter dalam posisi tumit kaki menyentuh jari kaki yang lainya, latihan ini diharapkan berfungsi meningkatkan keseimbangan postural secara dinamis. Tujuan studi kasus ini menyusun resume asuhan keperawatan dalam pemberian jalan tandem untuk mengurangi risiko jatuh pada lansia. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif dengan metode studi kasus dalam bentuk rancangan one grup pretest posttest. Subyek dari penelitian ini adalah 2 pasien lansia baik laki- laki maupun perempuan yang berusia lebih dari 59 tahun, bersedia menjadi responden, mampu berjalan sendiri tanpa membutuhkan bantuan orang lain, mengalami mobilitas tidak stabil dan mengalami vertigo. Hasil studi menunjukkan bahwa ada perubahan saat berjalan dengan terkoordinasi, serta meningkatnya keseimbangan berjalan yang diukur menggunakan Breg Balance Scale, dengan interprestasi skor yang didapat 42 yang berarti termasuk risiko jatuh ringan sehingga diharapkan keluarga pasien dapat melakukan tindakan jalan tendem pada lansia.
Efek Pemberian Buah Naga Merah (Hylocereus Polyrhizus) Terhadap Penurunan Kadar Glukosa Darah Pada Penderita Diabetes Tipe 2
Authors: Pitaloka Yhurike Diah , Juwariyah Siti
Published: August 2021

Diabetes Mellitus is a non-communicable disease and is an important public health problem. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease in which the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body is ineffective in using it (WHO, 2016). One of the non-pharmacological management of diabetes mellitus is the administration of red dragon fruit. Dragon fruit is rich in antioxidants and contains many substances such as calcium, beta-carotene, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C, phosphorus and flavonoid substances so that it can be used as a therapy to reduce blood glucose levels by preventing apoptosis due to oxidative reactions. The purpose of this case study is to compile a resume of nursing care in giving red dragon fruit to reduce blood glucose levels. This type of research is descriptive with a case study method in the form of a one group pretest posttest design. The subject of this study was 1 patient with diabetes mellitus. The results of the study showed that there was a change in the patient's condition after being given red dragon fruit for 10 days. Conclusion Dragon fruit has the effect of lowering blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus because it contains fiber that is able to bind water in the intestines, and contains antioxidants and bioactive compounds and is able to inhibit free radical compounds.

Keywords: diabetes mellitus, adults, red dragon fruit
Hubungan Regulasi Emosi Terhadap Tingkat Kesehatan Mental Remaja Pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Nafisah Durotun , Khattrine Laura , Juwariyah Siti
Published: August 2021

The large number of patients affected by Covid-19 not only causes physical symptoms and diseases, but also has a major impact on mental health with government policies in the form of physical distancing and large scale social restrictions (PSBB) to deal with Covid-19 emotional, depressed to experience stres. Emotion regulation is ability to control and adjust the emotion that appears at the right level of intensity to actieve a goal. Mental health is an important dimensions of life, because of it, life will walk with well and seasonable. Emotion changes that occus at adolescence have big influencein teenagers life. This research has done in Glonggong village RW 002. This research is quantitative that uses cross sectional with apply in inclusion and exclusion criteria. Independent variable in this research is emotion regulation even the dependent variable is health mental level of teenagers. Then for questionnaire has done validity and reliability test. For validity test uses technic of person product moment in valid item if r score count >table r (0,0361) or score sig <5% and reliability test in this research uses cronbach alpha from the result that avolded cronbach alpha score of 0,784, because of the score bigger than >0,6 so we can conclude that questionnaire for variable of emotion regulation is reliable or consistent of using in the research. The result of research shows variable of emotion regulation to health mental level of teenagers in pandemic period of covid-19, emotion regulation to health mental level of teenagers is p value (0,018<0,05). The summary of this research is there is relation between emotion regulation to health mental level of teenagers in pandemic period of covid-19. From this research, we hpe the teenagers can give the knowledge about emotion regulation and the health mental level of teenagers will be better and the teenagers can control their emotion in order they donˈt have mental health.

 

Keywords: Pandemic Of Covid-19, Teenagers, Emotion Regulation, Health Mental Level
Acceptance Rate of Independent Exercise Mobile Based Learning Application Using Android
Authors: Bintarti Arifah , Rahardjo Djoko
Published: August 2021

Universitas Terbuka (UT) has prepared many learning services, one of which is Independent Exercises that can be used by students in the learning process. The still low utilization of IE by students needs to be examined. This paper will discuss the extent of IE-based mobile learning using Android. This study uses a quantitative descriptive method, with a population of 180 respondents, and with a sample of 71 respondents form the cities of Serang, Bogor, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Manado,and Pangkal Pinang. Te results of the study show that the aspects of the ease of use, the usefulness, and the intention to use the Android Indepedent Exercises application generaly accepted by students, and it is supported by the access rate of them.

Universitas Terbuka (UT) telah menyiapkan banyak layanan pembelajaran, salah satunya adalah Latihan Mandiri yang dapat digunakan oleh mahasiswa dalam proses pembelajaran. Masih rendahnya pemanfaatan IE oleh mahasiswa perlu dicermati. Makalah ini akan membahas sejauh mana pembelajaran mobile berbasis IE menggunakan Android. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif, dengan jumlah populasi 180 responden, dan dengan sampel 71 responden dari Kota Serang, Bogor, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Manado, dan Pangkal Pinang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa aspek kemudahan penggunaan, kemanfaatan, dan niat menggunakan aplikasi Latihan Mandiri Android secara umum diterima oleh siswa, dan didukung oleh tingkat akses mereka.
Implementation of Communipreneur Concept In Development Campus Entreprenial
Authors: Al-Fikri H. Muchsin , Wulandari Tresia , Karimah Nur Aeni
Published: August 2021

This study aims to internalize the concept of communipreneur socialized by the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Sangga Buana University, Bandung and examine the implementation of the communipreneur concept on the campus. Through a qualitative method approach, researchers conducted observations and dept-interviews with key informants namely the Vice Dean, Witri Cahyati, S. Sos, M.Si, Chairperson of the Department of Communication Science, Pupi Indriati Zaelani, S. Sos, M. Si and several USB lecturers. This study produced several conclusions including; Sangga Buana University as a campus that claims to be an entrepreneur campus is required to make maximum efforts to apply the concept of entrepreneurs to support the birth of students who are independent and entrepreneurial in the field of Communication. The rector’s policy was further broken down by the Communication Study Program at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences by formulating and implementing the concept of communi-entrepreneur through four fields namely photography, videography, public speaking and script writers.

 

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menginternalisasi konsep komunipreneur yang disosialisasikan oleh Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Politik Universitas Sangga Buana Bandung dan meneliti implementasi konsep komunipreneur di kampus tersebut. Melalui pendekatan metode kualitatif, peneliti melakukan observasi dan dept-interview kepada key informan yaitu Wakil Dekan, Witri Cahyati, S. Sos, M. Si, Ketua Jurusan Ilkom, Pupi Indriati Zaelani, S. Sos, M. Si dan beberapa dosen USB. Penelitian ini menghasilkan beberapa kesimpulan diantaranya; Universitas Sangga Buana sebagai kampus yang mengklaim sebagai kampus entrepreneur dituntut berupaya secara maksimal untuk menerapkan konsep enterpreneur guna mendukung terlahirnya para mahasiswa yang berjiwa mandiri dan berwirausaha di bidang Komunikasi. Kebijakan rektorat tersebut selanjutnya dibreakdown oleh Prodi Ilmu Komunikasi Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Politik (Fisip) dengan merumuskan dan mengimplementasikan konsep komunipreneur melalui empat bidang yaitu fotografi, videografi, publik speaking dan script wraiter.
Pengaruh Komunikasi Internal dan Gaya Kepemimpinan terhadap Motivasi Kerja ASN
Authors: Nugroho Ari Cahyo , Wiradharma Gunawan
Published: August 2021

Internal conditions and leadership style seem to affect the work motivation of employees of ASN Human Resources Development Agency of the Ministry of Communication and Informatics, this is seen from several changes of the head of the agency at the Human Resources Development Agency. The problem formulation for this study is: How much influence internal communication has on work motivation; How much influence leadership style has on work motivation; and How much influence internal communication and leadership style has on work motivation. The results showed that internal communication and leadership style influenced work motivation. The correlation coefficient value is 0.727, indicating a strong relationship between the two category research variables. The coefficient of determination value indicates 52.8%, interpreted as internal communication and leadership style has an influence on work motivation and the other 47.2% is influenced by other factors outside of internal communication and leadership style. Internal communication has a positive effect, the communication created between leaders and employees has been very good. Leadership style affects work motivation, leadership style shows an open attitude. Internal communication and leadership style affect work motivation.

 

Kondisi internal dan gaya kepemimpinan tampak mempengaruhi motivasi kerja karyawan ASN Badan Litbang SDM Kementerian Komunikasi dan Informatika, hal ini terlihat dari beberapa kali pergantian kepala badan pada Badan Litbang SDM. Rumusan masalah untuk penelitian ini yakni: Seberapa besar pengaruh komunikasi internal terhadap motivasi kerja; Seberapa besar pengaruh gaya kepemimpinan terhadap motivasi kerja; dan Seberapa besar pengaruh komunikasi internal dan gaya kepemimpinan terhadap motivasi kerja. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa komunikasi internal dan gaya kepemimpinan berpengaruh terhadap motivasi kerja. Nilai koefisien korelasi 0,727, menunjukkan hubungan kedua variabel penelitian kategori kuat. Nilai koefisien determinasi menunjukkan 52,8%, ditafsirkan komunikasi internal dan gaya kepemimpinan memiliki pengaruh terhadap motivasi kerja dan 47,2% lainnya dipengaruhi oleh faktor-faktor lain diluar komunikasi internal dan gaya kepemimpinan. Komunikasi internal berpengaruh positif, komunikasi yang diciptakan antara pimpinan dan karyawan sudah sangat baik. Gaya kepemimpinan berpengaruh terhadap motivasi kerja, gaya kepemimpinan memperlihatkan sikap terbuka. Komunikasi internal dan gaya kepemimpinan berpengaruh terhadap motivasi kerja.
Phosphorylation of Dynamin-Related Protein 1 (DRP1) Regulates Mitochondrial Dynamics and Skeletal Muscle Wasting in Cancer Cachexia
Authors: Mao Xiangyu , Gu Yihua , Sui Xiangyu , Shen Lei , Han Jun , Wang Haiyu , Xi Qiulei , Zhuang Qiulin , Meng Qingyang , Wu Guohao
Published: August 2021

Background

Cancer-associated cachexia (CAC) is a syndrome characterized by skeletal muscle atrophy, and the underlying mechanisms are still unclear. Recent research studies have shed light on a noteworthy link between mitochondrial dynamics and muscle physiology. In the present study, we investigate the role of dynamin-related protein 1 (DRP1), a pivotal factor of mitochondrial dynamics, in myotube atrophy during cancer-associated cachexia.

Methods

Seventy-six surgical patients, including gastrointestinal tumor and benign disease, were enrolled in the study and divided to three groups: control, non-cachexia, and cancer-associated cachexia. Demographic data were collected. Their rectus abdominis samples were acquired intraoperatively. Muscle fiber size, markers of ubiquitin proteasome system (UPS), mitochondrial ultrastructure, and markers of mitochondrial function and dynamics were assayed. A cachexia model in vitro was established via coculturing a C2C12 myotube with media from C26 colon cancer cells. A specific DRP1 inhibitor, Mdivi-1, and a lentivirus of DRP1 knockdown/overexpression were used to regulate the expression of DRP1. Muscle diameter, mitochondrial morphology, mass, reactive oxygen species (ROS), membrane potential, and markers of UPS, mitochondrial function, and dynamics were determined.

Results

Patients of cachexia suffered from a conspicuous worsened nutrition status and muscle loss compared to patients of other groups. Severe mitochondrial swelling and enlarged area were observed, and partial alterations in mitochondrial function were found in muscle. Analysis of mitochondrial dynamics indicated an upregulation of phosphorylated DRP1 at the ser616 site. In vitro, cancer media resulted in the atrophy of myotube. This was accompanied with a prominent unbalance of mitochondrial dynamics, as well as enhanced mitochondrial ROS and decreased mitochondrial function and membrane potential. However, certain concentrations of Mdivi-1 and DRP1 knockdown rebalanced the mitochondrial dynamics, mitigating this negative phenotype caused by cachexia. Moreover, overexpression of DRP1 aggravated these phenomena.

Conclusion

In clinical patients, cachexia induces abnormal mitochondrial changes and possible fission activation for the atrophied muscle. Our cachexia model in vitro further demonstrates that unbalanced mitochondrial dynamics contributes to this atrophy and mitochondrial impairment, and rebuilding the balance by regulating of DRP1 could ameliorate these alterations.
The Loss of Mitochondrial Quality Control in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Authors: Dai Wenni , Lu Hengcheng , Chen Yinyin , Yang Danyi , Sun Lin , He Liyu
Published: August 2021

Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is the predominant complication of diabetes mellitus (DM) and the leading cause of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease worldwide, which are major risk factors for death. The pathogenesis of DKD is very complicated, including inflammation, autophagy impairment, oxidative stress, and so on. Recently, accumulating evidence suggests that the loss of mitochondrial quality control exerts critical roles in the progression of DKD. Mitochondria are essential for eukaryotic cell viability but are extremely vulnerable to damage. The mechanisms of mitochondrial quality control act at the molecular level and the organelle level, including mitochondrial dynamics (fusion and fission), mitophagy, mitochondrial biogenesis, and mitochondrial protein quality control. In this review, we summarize current knowledge of the role of disturbances in mitochondrial quality control in the pathogenesis of DKD and provide potential insights to explore how to delay the onset and development of DKD.
Canonical and Non-canonical Genomic Imprinting in Rodents
Authors: Kobayashi Hisato
Published: August 2021

Genomic imprinting is an epigenetic phenomenon that results in unequal expression of homologous maternal and paternal alleles. This process is initiated in the germline, and the parental epigenetic memories can be maintained following fertilization and induce further allele-specific transcription and chromatin modifications of single or multiple neighboring genes, known as imprinted genes. To date, more than 260 imprinted genes have been identified in the mouse genome, most of which are controlled by imprinted germline differentially methylated regions (gDMRs) that exhibit parent-of-origin specific DNA methylation, which is considered primary imprint. Recent studies provide evidence that a subset of gDMR-less, placenta-specific imprinted genes is controlled by maternal-derived histone modifications. To further understand DNA methylation-dependent (canonical) and -independent (non-canonical) imprints, this review summarizes the loci under the control of each type of imprinting in the mouse and compares them with the respective homologs in other rodents. Understanding epigenetic systems that differ among loci or species may provide new models for exploring genetic regulation and evolutionary divergence.