bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Caste Microaggression: A Barrier to Lower Affective Filter and to Promote Inclusivityin the Classroom
Authors: Chaulagain Sangam
Published: June 2021

This article explores the impact of caste microaggressions in classroom activitiesin the countries like Nepal. It focuses on the study of how caste microaggressions are barriers to lower affective filter and promote inclusivity in the classroom. This is a review article based on qualitative research in which the ideas are derived from different secondary sources and are arranged to support how lower-caste students are the victim of caste microaggressions in Nepali society. This article shows that the students of lower-caste families, especially the Dalits, are greatly victimized by discriminatory activities in the schools of rural areas of Nepal. To promote inclusivity and to encourage lower-caste children in learning activities, it is essential to avoid caste microaggression and to emotionally engage such students in classroom activities that have to be initiated by the teachers primarily.
Vitamin D, Calcium, Alkaline Phosphatase, and Parathyroid Hormone in Patients with and without Chronic Periodontitis
Authors: Pradhan Shaili , Agrawal Shweta , Shrestha Benju
Published: June 2021

Introduction: Periodontal diseases comprise a group of inflammatory diseases caused by bacteria that colonise the tooth surface and infect surrounding soft tissues, ultimately leading to tooth loss. Vitamin D, calcium, alkaline phosphatase, and parathyroid hormone have role in bone metabolism both in health or in disease.

Objective: To compare serum Vitamin D, calcium, alkaline phosphatase, and parathyroid hormone levels in patients with generalised chronic periodontitis and healthy periodontium.

Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was done in 80 patients visiting Department of Dental Surgery from July to December 2019. Clinical parameters measured were plaque index, gingival index, clinical attachment level, and pocket depth in the healthy periodontium and generalised chronic periodontitis. Blood investigation for serum Vitamin D, calcium, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and parathyroid hormone (PTH) level were done. Data was analysed in SPSS v.16.

Results: Out of total 80 patients enrolled (mean age of 36.20±7.37 years), 40 (50%) patients had healthy periodontium and 40 (50%) had generalised chronic periodontitis. Mean levels of serum Vitamin D (P=0.006) and calcium (P=0.020) were significantly higher in chronic periodontitis patient compared to healthy controls while no significant intergroup differences were seen with respect to ALP (P=0.267) and PTH (P=0.351).

Conclusion: No significant differences were found in the levels of ALP and PTH between generalised chronic periodontitis and healthy patients and higher levels of Vitamin D and calcium were seen in generalised chronic periodontitis patients as compared to healthy patients.
Estimation of Stature from Percutaneous Tibial Length amongst Nepalese Students in Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital
Authors: Kandel Jwala , Ghimire Samjhana
Published: June 2021

Background: Estimation of stature is an integral part of forensic anthropology and identification process in dead bodies. Mutilated and skeletonized body parts, which are generally received during disasters and mass casualties, carries significant burden of identification for a forensic expert. This study is aimed at estimating stature from percutaneous tibial length.

Material and Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted from February 2020 to February 2021 in Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital. 350 Nepalese medical students, 183 males and167 females, who were between 18 – 30 years, were included in the study. Their height and percutaneous tibial length was measured. Simple regression analysis was done using SPSS software version 20 to obtain a correlation between two parameters.

Results: The results showed a significant correlation between the stature and percutaneous tibial length in both sexes. The regression formulae derived for calculation of stature was 104.80 + 1.81 * percutaneous tibial length(cm) for male and 93.58 + 1.91 * percutaneous tibial length(cm) for female. All the measurements were higher in males than in females.

Conclusion: The study revealed a significant correlation between stature and percutaneous tibial length for both sexes in Nepalese population. Hence stature can be estimated from tibial length in both sexes which can aid in identification process and anthropological studies in Nepal.
Prevalence and Pattern of Birth Defects in a Tertiary Referral Center
Authors: Yadav Munjal , Subedi Shanti
Published: June 2021

Background: Congenital disorders (birth defects) are structural or functional abnormalities, which are present from birth, whether recognized at birth or later and constitute a major health problem worldwide.  Congenital anomalies occur in 3 to 5 % of all pregnancies and 2 to 3 % of all births. The exact magnitude of birth defect related events is still unrevealed. Prevalence is high in Nepal but true magnitude is still unknown.

Materials and Methods: This is a prospective cross sectional study of all antenatal women who had an ultrasound revealing congenital anomalies as well who delivered with a fetal congenital malformation at department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital. Maternal variables like age, parity, period of gestation at detection, medical history, mode of delivery and complications were recorded. Fetal outcomes and details of anomalies were analyzed. Consanguinity and history of use of folic acid was also inquired.

Results: Our institutional prevalence of congenital anomalies was 1.25%. The mean age of the mother is 25.88 years. Anencephaly was seen in 5 live birth among the mothers of consanguineous marriage. The predominant system involved was central nervous system 37(37%) followed by Musculoskeletal system 13 (13%). Most of them 38/56 (68%) were pre diagnosed by antenatal ultrasound only in the third trimester. Majority of them didn’t give history of the use of folic acid. Vaginal delivery was the preferred choice of the termination of pregnancy.

Conclusion: Congenital anomaly rate was 1.25% and Central Nervous System was the predominant system involved with Anencephaly being common in consanguineous marriage.
Treating Facial Cuts to a Near Scar Less Outcome in Children
Authors: Shrestha Ashish Lal , Sherpa Ang Dali
Published: June 2021

Background: Facial Lacerations constitute an important reason for children (< 18 years) to visit emergency room. While bleeding and pain are the associated acute problems, the long term outcome in terms of a cosmetically acceptable scar is a matter of significant parental concern. The aim of the research is to study the profile of facial lacerations in children and to assess the outcome of repair.

Materials and Methods: A retrospective review of children who underwent facial laceration repair between January 2018 and December 2020 was done. The deep ones underwent sutured repair in layers reinforced withtissue adhesive in operation room under intra-venous anesthesia and superficial ones in emergency room with only tissue adhesive following usual wound treatment protocol. Demographics, surgical details and outcomes were studied. All the repaired cuts were followed up at 1 year retrospectively and the cosmetic outcome was evaluated using modified stony brooke scoring system.

Results: A total of 40 patients (24 males, 16 females) underwent facial laceration repair at a mean age of 4.7 years (range 1-13 years). Seventeen were deep and 23 were superficial cuts. Only1child in the superficial group with gross wound contamination at presentation developed wound infection. No dissatisfaction was reported in the deep group while parents of 4 children in the superficial group reported dissatisfaction with the final scar.

Conclusion: While surface cuts can be treated with irrigations and tissue adhesive in the emergency room, the deeper cuts require layered repair aided by tissue adhesive for optimum scar outcome.
Effect of cooking food in iron pot and with iron ingot on increase in hemoglobin level and iron content of the food
Authors: Sharma Shally , Khandelwal Ritika , Yadav Kapil , Ramaswamy Gomathi , Vohra Kashish
Published: June 2021

In developing countries there is a need for simple and cost-effective strategies to reduce the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia. The objective of the current systematic review is to summarize how cooking food in iron pots or iron ingots can increase the blood hemoglobin level and iron content of the food. Literature search was conducted using databases namely PubMed, Google Scholar, Medline-Ovid, IndMed, Cochrane library, World Health Organization bulletin and by cross-referencing articles. Thirteen researches were found to be suitable for inclusion in this systematic review. Four studies reported significant increase in blood hemoglobin levels while others reported only a minor increase. Significant improvement in amount of iron in food and iron bioavailability was also observed when food was cooked using iron pot or ingots. This can be used as a strategy for reduction of iron deficiency anemia. However, more research is required to understand the efficacy of this approach.
Converting Limitations into Resilience: Plight of an International Student
Authors: Raj Rishi
Published: June 2021

This poetry is a critical reflection of the author's personal life as an international student in the United States for over a decade, during which the personal, social, educational, and professional aspects of his life were, in a variety of ways, at the mercy of the political and socio-economical culture of the country.
Chemical composition and in vitroantifungal activity of turmeric oilfrom Curcuma longa L. rhizomeagainst Colletotrichum spp.
Authors:   Center for High Technology Development, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Pham Trung Hieu , Tran Dai Lam ,   Institute for Tropical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Pham Thi Nam ,   Institute for Tropical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Vu Dinh Hoang ,   Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Nguyen Hong Tuyen ,   Plant Protection Research Institute, Trinh Thi Hong ,   Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Le Dang Quang ,   Center for High Technology Development, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology,   Research and Development Center of Bioactive Compounds, Vietnam Institute of Industrial Chemistry (VIIC)
Published: June 2021

The production of curcumin produces large quantities of the spent turmeric oleoresin as a by-product, which often pollutes the environment. This study was conducted to obtain turmeric oil from this by-product and evaluate its antifungal activity. Turmeric oil afforded by partitioning the turmeric oleoresin from the production of curcumin (Curcuma longa L.) with n-hexane showed a strong inhibition for Colletotrichum species. The volatile components of turmeric oil were determined by GC-MS. Then, 23 volatile compounds were identified from this oil, of which four main compounds were α-zingiberene, α-turmerone, ar-turmerone, and β-sesquiphellandrene. Besides, the authors also isolated Colletotrichum gloeosporioides from lychee fruits, which were harvested in Luc Ngan district, Bac Giang province. By poisoned food technique, the antifungal activity of turmeric oil against C. gloeosporioides, C. orbiculare, C. acutatum, Phytophthora infestans, and Fusarium oxysporum was demonstrated. The results showed that at a concentration of 1 mg/ml, turmeric oil showed the highest inhibitory effect on C. gloeosporioides (67.9%). As for other fungi, in vitro growth inhibition varied in the range of 41-62%.
Effect of process parameters on the antioxidant activity of Vietnamese tea (Camellia sinensis O. Kuntze) seed oil
Authors:   Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Pham Thi Phuong Thao ,   Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Giang Trung Khoa ,   Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Vu Hong Son ,   Hanoi University of Science and Technology
Published: June 2021

This research was carried out on Tea (Camellia sinensisO. Kuntze.) seeds (containing 22.01% oil) harvested from Trung du tea trees varieties, cultivated in Phu Tho, Vietnam to select the most suitable processing methods which enhance the high antioxidant activity of the oil in the seed oil extraction. The objective of this research is to study the effects of particle size, material/solvent ratio, temperature, time, speed of solvent movement, and extraction cycle on antioxidant properties of the oil (by analysing IC50, total polyphenol content, total carotenoid, and total tocopherol value). The suitable extraction conditions were determined as follows: particle size was 0.25-0.5 mm, the solid-solvent ratio was 1/8-1/10, the extraction temperature was 35-45oC, the extraction time was 7-9h, speed of solvent movement was 200-250 r/m and the extraction cycle was two times. The tea seed oil extracted under the suitable conditions had the DPPH radical scavenging activity (IC50), total polyphenol content, total carotene, and total tocopherol of 62.19 mg/ml, 4.45 mgGAE/g dry weight, 89 mg/kg, and 710 mg/kg, respectively. The high content of antioxidants makes tea seed oil has a good antioxidant capacity, high oxidation stability, and relatively long shelf life. Therefore, research on using wasted tea seed sources to extract oil has great potential for the vegetable oil industry and a high potential of application in food technology.
EFFICIENCY BASED ON MARKER ASSISTED SELECTION FOR F2 POPULATION WITH ONE LOCUS MODEL: A SIMULATION STUDY
Authors: Supriyanta Bambang
Published: June 2021

Simulation study was done to evaluate QTL mapping and selection efficiency of molecular markers utilisation in the F2 population. The simulation study started with formulating genetic configuration which consists of chromosome maps and genetic models. Genetic model for diploid individuals is a model which consists two alleles for each locus. Genetic model that used is a mathematical model consists additive, dominance, and interactions with different effects at each locus, with maximum interaction occurs between two loci (digenic). QTL mapping was constructed by using single locus model, two loci model and multiple loci model. the effect of sample size, heritability, and marker density was observed. Three model was used to analyse QTL position, i.e. marker regression, interval mapping (IM) and composite interval mapping (CIM). Several parameters were specified in this study: genetic variability coefficient (GVC=15%), population mean (μ=10), epistasis and genetic variance ratio (f=0.1), dominance and additive variance ratio (r=0.25), the ratio of AA:AD:DD is 3:2:1 with additive and dominance gene action, and its interaction. The first and last marker were located at each edge of 150 cM chromosome for each chromosome. The interval distance between markers were equal. Haldane’s map function was used in this simulation. The simulation was performed by using the QTL Package on “R” software.  With a heritability 0.2, the required sample size to indicate the interval markers associated with QTL were 50 for single locus model. The level of selection efficiency using molecular markers was higher than the phenotypic screening on. Efficiency level of selection based on molecular markers (Em) is a function of the distance between the markers to QTL (d) which follows “reciprocal quadratic” function. Efficiency level of selection based on phenotype (Ef) is a function of heritability favourable traits which follows “reciprocal quadratic” function.Keywords: efficiency, markers, QTL, simulation
WEEDS CONTROL WITH HERBICIDE DOSAGE AND FREQUENCY OF PGPR TOWARD GROWTH AND YIELD OF PADDY CROPS
Authors: Sudhana Avino , Hardiastuti Siwi , Padmini Oktavia Sarhesti
Published: June 2021

The first aim of this research was to determine dose of herbicide and frequency of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria application that efficient to control weeds toward growth and yield of paddy crops. fertilization on the growth and brix value of sweet sorghum cultivated on marginal land. The factorial experiment was arranged in randomized completely block design, with three treatments. The first factor was dose of herbicide with three levels: H0 = without herbicide application, H1 = 1,25 L/ha, and H2 = 1,5 L/ha. The second factor was frequency of PGPR applications with three levels: P0 = without PGPR application, P1 = one time application, and P2 = two times application, each treatment was repeated three times.. Analysis of variance was used for data analysis, and than followed with Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT) if there was a significant different. The result showed that the herbicide application with cyhalofop-butyl and penoxsulam active ingredient doses of 1,25 L/ha and 1,5 L/ha was significantly increased weeds control efficiency per species above 90% (92-99%), shoot root ratio (34-40%), and dry weight of grain per hectare (7-8 tons/ha) than without herbicide application. Frequency of PGPR applications has no significantly effect on all parameters.Keywords: weeds, herbicide, PGPR, rice
Moderating Knowledge on Planned Behaviour Theory Toward Intention of Using Islamic Financial Services
Authors: Sardiana Anna
Published: June 2021

The study aims to examine students' behavior described through the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to use Islamic financial services by moderating knowledge. Primary data was used with 350 samples of a random population. Data were analyzed using Smart PLS assistance. The results of this study indicate that there is a significant influence on attitude has a positive relationship, but it does not have a significant effect on the intention to use Islamic financial services. The subjective norms and perceived behavioral control positively influence a positive relationship to use Islamic financial services. As for moderating the choice to use Islamic financial services on the personal norm variable, it has a negative direction but has a significant effect. Perceived behavioral control variable has a positive relationship and significantly impacts using Islamic financial services with the moderation of knowledge. Meanwhile, attitudes moderating knowledge do not significantly affect the intention to use Islamic financial services but have a positive direction.
Legal Tech in Legal Service: Challenging the Traditional Legal Landscape in Malaysia
Authors: Abdul Jalil Juriah , Mohd Sheriff Shukriah
Published: June 2021

Digital technologies are now extending its function to the legal profession. But the existence of these technologies otherwise known as legal tech or law tech is challenging the traditional legal profession. The nature of legal practice regulation in Malaysia and the United Kingdom (UK) permits only lawyers and authorised persons as legal service providers. As a result, the legal tech or law tech companies although able to facilitate the service in the legal profession are met with resistance and/or indifference. Should the traditional legal profession fear the invasion of this legal tech? This article aims to analyse the situation in Malaysia and the UK. It examines the impact of technology on legal service and legal profession in Malaysia and in the UK. The article also highlights the implication of this legal technology on the laws governing the legal profession in Malaysia. Through analyses of key Malaysian cases, the study finds that the Bar Council has the power to halt the operation of legal tech companies in providing any legal service in this country.As a result, the Bar has been criticised for being a hindrance to the development of legal tech in Malaysia. In contrast, the UK and the United States of America (US) have been very receptive to legal technology despite the exclusivity in the legal profession.
Enhancing Regulation of Nutraceutical Products in Malaysia: Lessons from Japan
Authors: Ismail Suzi Fadhilah , Daud Mahyuddin , Abd Ghani Azmi Ida Madieha , Abd Jalil Juriah
Published: June 2021

The phenomenal commercial success of many nutraceutical products, dietary and health supplements indicate increasing levels of consumer acceptance to the usage of health supplements in Malaysia. As much as these products are consumed for health purposes, lack of effective control by drug authority leaves much to be desired. Legal issues such as marketing approval, product liability, safety, advertising, trade description (nutrition labelling & health claims) would undoubtedly emerge as direct implications from widespread sales and consumption of such products. Consumers' health and safety are at risk where nutraceuticals can easily penetrate into the market without any need of undergoing clinical studies, as opposed to pharmaceuticals. This article was written based on research that has identified several causal factors to the above-mentioned issues. First, nutraceuticals are loosely classified as in between food and drugs. Due to the loose classification scheme, manufacturers tend to opt that their products be classified as food to escape strict clinical evaluations. This leads to the issue of misleading health claims made on its labels and advertisements. The article examines regulation of nutraceuticals in Malaysia and identifies significant issues therein. Comparative analysis with Japanese nutraceutical regulations was made to learn how Japanese classifies its nutraceuticals under specific categories known as ‘Food for Specified Health Uses (FOSHU)’. Products bearing the FOSHU logo went through strict clinical tests and are allowed to make health claims on their labels – and were proven effective and safe for consumption as claimed. The article made several recommendations for the establishment of a legal framework to regulate nutraceutical products in Malaysia.
Virulence-genes Rib and Bca in Serotypes of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Isolated from Symptomatic Pregnant Women in East Coast Malaysia
Authors: Bahez Ayesha , Mustafa Mahmud Mohammed Imad Al-Deen , Hamzah Hairul Aini , Wahid Hanan Hamimi
Published: June 2021

INTRODUCTION: Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a leading cause of maternally-acquired invasive infections in neonates. Nowadays maternal immunization is of utmost demand for prevention of these infections. We undertook capsular serotyping and virulence factor genes identification for local GBS isolates as a pilot study, to identify potential candidates to propagate vaccine development. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a descriptive lab -based study to determine GBS serotypes and presence of genes coding virulence factors bca and rib in isolates obtained from symptomatic pregnant women in Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. Sixty-two GBS isolates from high vaginal swabs were collected. Latex agglutination test was performed to determine GBS serotypes. Real-time PCR was done to determine the presence of virulence genes. RESULTS: Of the 62 GBS isolates, 77.4% were serologically typeable, and 22.6% were non -typeable. Serotypes Ia and Ib (16.1% each) were the most common capsular types, followed by II, V, and VII (9.7% each), III (8.1%), VI (6.5%), and VIII (1.6 %). Furthermore, 67.7% of the isolates harboured the rib gene while 98.4% possessed the bca gene. CONCLUSION: The five known prevalent serotypes worldwide, do not match the CPS distribution in symptomatic pregnant women in Kuantan. However, the frequency of virulence genes rib and bca is high among our isolates, which if confirmed by further bigger and wider studies makes the proteinaceous vaccine, N-terminal domains of Rib and AlpC a suitable candidate for GBS prevention in this geographical area.
Types of Paeonia and Their Use in Phytotherapy
Authors: DEMİRBOĞA Gülbahar , DEMİRBOĞA Yasin , ÖZBAY Nusret
Published: June 2021

Treatment with medicinal herbs dates back to the times before Christ and has been widely used all over the world for years. Today, its importance is increasing day by day and it is widely preferred because it is found more reliable. According to the World Health Organization, 20 thousand plant species are known in modern and traditional medicine. The number of plants used by the cosmetic and botanical industry is not included to the number. It takes many years to recognize a plant and use it in treatment and it is very difficult to protect it. Therefore, it is of great importance to recognize and develop the plants used in phytotherapy in the past. Paeonia L. (Paeoniaceae), known as "peony", is a perennial (geofit) plant with showy and attractive flowers and tubers under the ground. Paeoniaceae family is located in the rich flora of our country and has been used for their many medicinal effects. In this review article, peony species and their use in phytotherapy in Turkey and World were discussed with the studies on the subject.
Preoperative hematological parameters are inadequate for predicting mortality in Stanford Type A aortic dissection repair
Authors:   a Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Aydın, Turkey, Durmaz Selim , Faruk Rahman Ömer ,   Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Aydın, Turkey
Published: June 2021

Background: Mortality in acute Type A aortic dissection is still high and unpredictable. We aimed to investigate the validity of preoperative hematological markers and possible risk factors in predicting in-hospital mortality in patients operated with deep hypothermic circulatory arrest method. Methods: 78 consecutive patients who were admitted to the emergency service and operated on were retrospectively analyzed. Risk factors for in-hospital death were investigated to develop a predictive model. Results: There was no difference between patients in terms of the were demographic data of the patients. In the mortality group, only preoperative creatinine levels were found to be higher (p < 0.05). Factors affecting mortality were found as total circulatory arrest (TCA) and cross-clamp (X-clamp) times when intraoperative data were examined (p < 0.05). ROC analysis was performed to determine the power to predict mortality and to determine the cut-off point. In ROC analysis to predict mortality, X-Clamp time > 71 minutes, 68.2% sensitivity and 66.1% specificity, TCA > 44.5 minutes, 72.7% sensitivity and 73.2% specificity were found. In the mortality group, these values were found to be significantly higher than those who were discharged. Conclusion: In the surgical treatment of Type A aortic dissection under deep hypothermia, hematologic biomarkers may be insufficient in estimating the risk for mortality. Keywords: Acute; aortic dissection; biomarker; mortality
Análise da formação humanística, social e inovadora em cursos de Engenharia Civil de Pernambuco
Authors: Raposo de Mello Arlindo , Andreatta-da-Costa Luciano
Published: June 2021

Este artigo tem como objetivo avaliar se os cursos de graduação em Engenharia Civil de universidades públicas no estado de Pernambuco atendem às expectativas das demandas profissionais, tendo como foco: a sustentabilidade ambiental, as questões humanísticas e as inovações tecnológicas. Utilizou-se a metodologia de análise de conteúdo, a partir da pré-análise, da exploração do material e do tratamento dos resultados, conforme preconiza Laurence Bardin. Além disso, os projetos pedagógicos de cinco graduações e duas entrevistas com engenheiros, que têm atuado no mercado de trabalho, foram considerados. Os resultados demonstram que as questões ambientais e de inovação tecnológica estão presentes nesses projetos pedagógicos, porém a formação dos professores é pouco contemplada nesses documentos. Além disso, as entrevistas realizadas com profissionais evidenciam que há pouca articulação entre as formações
em engenharia e as necessidades por demandas profissionais.

Palavras-chave: Educação em Engenharia Civil. Inovação na construção civil. Projetos pedagógicos.
Investigação dos níveis de vibração em usuários de diferentes modelos de bicicleta
Authors: Oliveira Rocha Guilherme , Fedatto Neto Mário , Martins Gomes Herbert
Published: June 2021

Atualmente, o meio de transporte diário e de lazer, por meio de bicicletas, está, cada vez mais popular, por sua sustentabilidade, auxiliando a diminuição da emissão de gases nocivos e melhorando a saúde individual do ciclista. A investigação das vibrações atuantes em usuários desse meio de locomoção é de suma importância para avaliar seu potencial de risco à saúde, assim como sua gradação de conforto, com o intuito de tornar esse meio de transporte, ainda mais atrativo. Este trabalho avalia experimentalmente os níveis de vibração em usuários de bicicletas, a partir de um conjunto de medições, utilizando-se de acelerômetros tri-axiais e um sistema de aquisição de dados. Ao final, são obtidas informações suficientes para classificar a atividade ciclística, frente a critérios de conforto e saúde. Além disso, também é gerado conhecimento sobre suas causas, e melhorias são propostas, a fim de aprimorar o desempenho, quanto ao conforto e à saúde na exposição à vibração.

Palavras-chave: Vibração de Corpo Inteiro (VCI). Vibração Mão-Braço (VMB). Bicicletas.
“I Don’t Understand English Reading”: Utilizing Webtoon as Edutainment Medium to Foster Students’ Reading Comprehension
Authors: Widiyarti Esti Ristia , Rofi’i Agus , Herdiawan Rama Dwika , Noermanzah Noermanzah
Published: June 2021

The demands of 21th century forced students to master in English reading. Yet, the problems faced by the students in reading comprehension still become the reason of alleviation in university level. Therefore, webtoon expected to be the medium that can foster students’ reading comprehension. This experimental study aims to investigate the effect of using webtoons in teaching reading comprehension in English. The design of this research was quasi-experimental. The research sample consisted of the 33 students of X TKL/A (class A of Electricity Department) as sample of experimental class and 36 students of X TKL/C (class C of Electricity Department) as sample in control class. Multiple choice type of test was given to the student and collected as the data of this research. Based on the result of data analysis, the alternative hypothesis is accepted which is there is significant effect used webtoon in teaching reading at the first grade of vocational state school in Majalengka. The data analysis showed that mean score in experimental class that utilized webtoon as medium was higher than control class that used printed narrative text only as medium. The independent t-test result also showed that tcount was higher than ttable (2.019>2). In brief, webtoon as edutainment medium is effective to foster students’ reading comprehension especially in reading narrative text.
Regarding some mechanical properties of terrace board made of wood-polymer composites with different filler
Authors: Buiskykh N. V.
Published: June 2021

One of the areas of wood waste processing is their use in the production of wood-polymer composites (WPC). The relevance of wood-polymer products is due to the wide range of applications and qualities of this material. WPC does not rot, is not damaged by insects and fungi, does not contain harmful binders. Products from the duodenum do not crack, do not gouge, are waterproof, which makes them an excellent material for manufacturing a terrace board. However, the terrace board must have certain mechanical qualities, which will allow it to be used in fairly harsh conditions - under the action of humidity, UV radiation and under a certain load. This study aimed to determine the main physical and mechanical properties (density, strength at static bending, modulus of elasticity, water absorption, hardness, abrasion resistance, changes in linear dimensions with changing atmospheric environment) samples of terrace board manufacturing from duodenum with different fillers. Samples from a hollow terrace board, which were filled with polyethylene (PE) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC), were used for the study. Based on experimental studies, it was found that the density of both samples is quite high, close to the maximum; the difference is not significant, but when examining microslices under a microscope in samples with PE as a binder, a larger number of voids is observed, indicating the presence of excess moisture or lack of mineral fillers. It may also indicate the destruction of the polymer. It was determined that a number of other important indicators such as strength at static bending, modulus of elasticity, water absorption, abrasion resistance were the best in the samples with a filler of polyvinylchloride. The greatest difference was in the bending strength index and was 35%. It was also found that the hardness of both samples were equivalent. However, the modulus of elasticity of the sample with a filler with PE exceeded the performance of the sample with a filler with PVC by almost 2.5 times. Thus, based on the research, it is possible to identify a number of clear relationships that indicate that theuse of polyvinylchlorideas a binder significantly improves the physical and mechanical properties of the terrace board based on wood-polymer composite. The results of the research will solve the problem of improving the strength characteristics of wood-composite material to expand the range based on wood waste Keywords: density, hardness, modulus of elasticity, water absorption, abrasion resistance.
Influence of local growth conditions on the change of species composition of mycobiots of pine seeds
Authors: Boyko G. O. , Puzrina N. V.
Published: June 2021

The species composition of micromycetes of Scots pine seeds, collected from plantations growing in different forest vegetation conditions and selected from trees of different age groups, was studied. It was found that the most common species of micromycetes - Alternaria alternata, Cladosporium cladosporioides, Fusarium oxysporum, Mycelia sterilia. Dominant species of micromycetes, in particular Penicillium cyclopium, Alternaria alternata, Cladosporium cladosporioides, Fusarium sambucinum, which are the most dangerous for the development of healthy planting material, have been identified. The largest number of micromycetes from seeds of plantations growing wet birch (A3) - 189 and fresh beer (A2) - 103 micromycetes, and the smallest - fresh (B2) and raw subir (B3), respectively: 92 and 93 isolates. The highest frequency of occurrence on experimental samples of seeds of Scots pine, selected from fresh pine stands, had micromycetes: Penicillium cyclopium, Alternaria alternata, Trithothecium roseum micromycetes had the highest frequency of occurrence of Scots pine seeds taken from fresh pine stands, and Mortierella alpine, P. canescens, P. lanosum, P. variabile, Fusarium sporotrich had the lowest frequency. It was noted that Mycelia sterilia (9.2%), Fusarium sporotrichioides (9.6%) were the most common on seeds selected from trees of different age groups, while Alternaria alternata, A. tenuissima, Fusarium verticillioides were the least common. Trichothecium roseum - 1.9%. The similarity of the species composition of mycobiota seeds selected from young and medieval plantations (similarity index - 84.2%) and medieval and mature (similarity index - 89.4%) was studied. Less similarity was observed between the species composition of fungi identified on seeds selected from young and mature plantations (similarity index is -73.6%). The most similar were the seeds of medieval and mature plantations, the least similar - the young and mature. The seeds were selected from different age groups, are different in species composition of micromycetes (similarity varied between 73.6 - 89.4%). Keywords: age groups of trees, mycobiota, type of forest vegetation conditions, micromycetes, Scots pine.
Performance analysis of vapor compression refrigeration system using mixed refrigerant R410A
Authors: KILIÇ Bayram , İPEK Osman
Published: June 2021

Mixed refrigerants are obtained from mixing pure refrigerants in specific proportions and it is known as mixed refrigerants. Mixture refrigerants are divided into two groups according to their thermodynamic behavior: zeotropic mixtures and azeotropic mixtures. In this study, the performance of R410A refrigerant obtained from mixture of two pure refrigerants (R125 and R32) in vapor compression refrigeration cycle was investigated. The coefficients of performance (COP) of the cooling system under different operating conditions were investigated. The highest COP value for working conditions in this study was determined as 7.3. In addition, the capacity of the cooling system compressor has been determined for different operating conditions.
Aplikasi massage effleurage menggunakan minyak aromaterapi mawar untuk mengurangi dismenore
Authors: Nursangadah Siti , Rohmayanti Rohmayanti , Hidayah Nurul
Published: June 2021

Background: Menstruation is a normal process that happens from the puberty to menopause stage among healthy women. Healthy women get menstruation once in a month during the reproductive age. During the menstruation, women experience physical discomforts, such as pain. Dysmenorrhea is the common pain. A non-phramacology treatment were needed to reduce the pain and effleurage massage using rose aromatherapy is one of the method that can be used. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the effectivity of effleurage massage using rose aromatherapy in reducing dysmenorrhea. Method: This study was a case study method and the sampling technique was a purposive sampling. The sample for this case study was a 16 year old female teenage patient who experienced dysmenorrhea and the scale was 6. The data collection in this study was using participatory observation methods, unstructured interviews, and documentation. The data were analyzed using the analysis domain. Result: The results showed that effleurage massage therapy using rose aromatherapy oil could reduce dysmenorrhea from a scale of 6 to 2 within three days of intervention. Conclusion: Effleurage massage is useful for reducing hypoxia in tissues. Thus, there is an increasing level of oxygen in the tissue and could reduce the pain. On the other hands, rose aromatherapy has effect as a local analgesic and antispasmodic. Therefore, effleurage massage therapy using rose aromatherapy oil can be suggested to young women with dysmenorrhea.
Optimalisasi Peran Kader Posyandu Lansia dalam Mencegah Non Communicable Diseases pada Lansia di Masa Pandemik Covid-19 di Dusun Telukan, Desa Danurejo, Kecamatan Mertoyudan, Kabupaten Magelang
Authors: Subrata Sumarno Adi , Suryaningtyas Yohanna Eka , Loblobly Erma Mutiaraningtyas , Ashlih Eva Aprilia San , Haryanti Endah Sri
Published: June 2021

Non communicable disease masih masalah kesehatan yang dikhawatirkan bagi masyarakat Indonesia, khususnya populasi lansia. Jika tidak mendapatkan tatalaksana yang komprehensif serta kolaboratif, penyakit – penyakit tersebut dapat meningkatkan mortalitas dini pada lansia. Dusun Telukan, Danurejo, Magelang merupakan dusun yang memiliki populasi lansia cukup banyak, namun program preventif terhadap non communicable disease yang dilakukan oleh kader Posyandu lansia masih belum optimal. Oleh karena itu, tujuan kegiatan Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat terpadu ini adalah untuk optimalisasi peran para kader Posyandu dalam mengatasi masalah kesehatan yang dimaksud. Metode kegiatan ini dilakukan dengan penyuluhan kesehatan dan pelatihan menanam tanaman obat keluarga. Kegiatan pengabdian ini telah berlangsung mulai dari bulan Agustus 2020 hingga Desember 2020. Kegiatan ini mendapatkan sambutan yang baik dari masyarakat yang dibuktikan dengan keaktifan para warga selama kegiatan dan juga hasil evaluasi, di antaranya warga sudah mengetahui tentang pencegahan non communicable disease dan juga mengetahui jenis tanaman yang dapat mencegah serta mengurangi gejala non communicable disease. Meskipun program pengabdian telah paripurna, rekomendasi telah diberikan kepada para kader supaya konsisten melaksanakan kegiatan posyandu untuk meminimalisir prevalensi non communicable disease pada lansia.
Digital Marketing dan Pembukuan Sederhana bagi UMKM Kripik Tahu di Sudimoro, Kelurahan Sidomulyo, Kecamatan Candimulyo, Kabupaten Magelang
Authors: Farida Farida , Apriliana Virda , Putri Gita Maharani Bintang , Fitriani Yunissa , Anggraini Farina Ayu , Lutfi Alfinatul
Published: June 2021

Keberadaan UMKM keripik tahu di Dusun Sudimoro cukup berarti bagi perekonomian warga sekitar, dimana industri tersebut menjadi sumber mata pencaharian masyarakat sekitar. Perkembangan UMKM saat ini terhambat oleh beberapa hal diantaranya pemasaran dan administrasi keuangan. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah meningkatkan pemasaran UMKM keripik tahu dengan menerapkan digital marketing serta membantu dalam menyusun laporan keuangan. Pencapaian tujuan tersebut dilakukan melalui metode Community Based Interactive Approach (CBIA). Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa mitra mampu menyusun pelaporan keuangan sederhana dan meningkatnya keterampilan dalam pemasaran dengan konsep digital marketing melalui media sosial.
Short Movie Baitul Maal Kebonwage untuk Bangun Kesadaran Masyarakat Desa dalam Membayar Zakat
Authors: Pambuko Zulfikar Bagus , Firman Firman , Setiyawan Ardi , Lestari Meliana Eka Puji , Maulidiah Zakiyatul , Wulandari Aulia Putri
Published: June 2021

LazisMu Bandongan memiliki program dalam mengenalkan praktik baik pengelolaan zakat yang mengakar di masyarakat. Salah satunya adalah praktik Baitul Maal Kebonwage, yang merupakan binaan LazisMu Bandongan. Kegiatan pengabdian ini ditujukan mendukung LazisMu Bandongan dalam pembuatan short movie Baitul Maal Kebonwage. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan dalam beberapa tahapan, yaitu Forum Group Discussion (FGD), survei lokasi, dokumentasi, editing, dan finishing. Kegiatan pengabdian ini menghasilkan produk promosi digital berupa short movie Baitul Maal Kebonwage. Pihak LazisMu telah menerima dan menyatakan kepuasan terhadap produk yang dihasilkan. Melalui video profil tersebut diharapkan dapat menginspirasi masyarakat luas tentang manfaat Baitul Maal dan menyadarkan masyarakat tentang arti penting berzakat. Dengan demikian, konsep Baitul Maal dapat direplikasi di daerah lain dan masyarakat yang mampu secara syariat semakin tergerak hatinya untuk membayar zakat, baik melalui Baitul Maal maupun Lembaga zakat lainnya.
Pemanfaatan Terapi Herbal dan Pijat Akupresur Sebagai Pilihan Terapi Hipertensi pada Kelompok Lanjut Usia
Authors: Septianingrum Ni Made Ayu Nila , Nurpalupi Nisvi Ramandhani , Astuti Novita Dwi , Hanafi Muhammad Tamam , Setiawan Satya Adi
Published: June 2021

Penyakit hipertensi lebih banyak diderita oleh golongan lanjut usia (lansia). Bina Keluarga Lansia (BKL) yang terdapat pada Desa Kembangan I berfokus untuk mengelola lansia dan keluarga dengan lansia. Data yang diperoleh dari pemerintah jumlah lansia yang ada sebanyak 93 jiwa. Minimnya kegiatan dan alat yang digunakan dalam pelayanan lansia membuat kegiatan BKL tidak berjalan secara efektif, sehingga kondisi warga lansia setempat tidak termonitor dengan baik setiap bulannya. Tujuan pengabdian ini antara lain agar BKL dapat aktif kembali dan dimanfaatkan secara maksimal oleh warga lansia sebagai media untuk mengembangkan kegiatan. Interaksi langsung baik sosialisasi, praktik dan diskusi dengan warga dilaksanakan selama kegiatan Pengabdian dilakukan pada bulan Agustus hingga Desember 2020 dimulai dari persiapan, pelaksanaan dan pelaporan. Warga cukup interaktif pada saat pelaksanaan karena sebelumnya belum pernah mendapatkan edukasi dan pelatihan terkait hipertensi. Pada saat pelaksanaan tidak bisa leluasa berinteraksi dengan warga karena harus menjaga protokol kesehatan yang dianjurkan pemerintah sehingga obyek pengabdian hanya berjumlah 11-15 orang termasuk kader BKL. Kegiatan ini fokus memberikan informasi dan pelatihan semaksimal mungkin ke warga yang datang agar selanjutnya dapat diteruskan/diajarkan ke warga lainnya. Ada perbaikan dari segi pengetahuan dan perilaku kesehatan warga terkait dengan penyakit hipertensi yang diperoleh dari hasil wawancara atau kegiatan diskusi yang dilakukan dengan warga maupun kader BKL. Kader BKL berharap agar kedepannya kegiatan pengabdian seperti ini dapat rutin dilakukan baik dengan kelompok yang sama atau kelompok lainnya sehingga dapat mengawal kegiatan masyarakat di Desa menjadi lebih terarah dan bermanfaat besar untuk masyarakat.
Optimalisasi Wisata Progo Tejokusumo untuk Meningkatkan Perekonomian Masyarakat Dusun Nepak
Authors: Maharani Betari , Auly Mayang , Asniati Lia , Pratikasari Enggar , Sari Dian Metta , Asiyah Siti
Published: June 2021

Kegiatan pengabdian ini ditujukan untuk mengembangkan wisata desa baru yang memanfaatkan kekayaan alam daerah. Mitra utama kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah warga masyarakat dan kelompok pengelola wisata alam Progo Tejo Kusumo di Dusun Nepak, Desa Bulurejo, Kecamatan Mertoyudan, Kota Magelang. Pengabdian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan pendekatan pemberdayaan (partisipasi aktif) melalui beberapa tahapan pelaksanaan yakni sosialisasi, pelatihan, pendampingan, dan fasilitasi pengembangan. Pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian ini mampu meningkatkan pengetahuan warga masyarakat dan kelompok pengelola tempat wisata tentang tata kelola tempat wisata. Selain itu, keterampilan warga masyarakat dalam membuat kerajinan tangan juga menunjukkan peningkatan. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan lebih terampilnya warga membuat aneka souvenir secara mandiri untuk dijual di tempat wisata.
Pendampingan Pembuatan Filtrasi Air dari Limbah Kulit Pisang Kepok dan Penerapan PHBS di Pesantren Hidayatul Muhsinin
Authors: Safitri Ema , Selviana Selviana , Amelia Decha Suci , Anggraini Eren , Velianti Sumiati Hanjar
Published: June 2021

Pisang kepok (Musa Acuminate Balbsiana C.) adalah pisang yang sangat banyak dijumpai di sekitar Pesantren Hidayatul Muhsinin. Kulit pisang ini dapat dimanfaatkan untuk menjernihkan air dengan cara dibuat menjadi abu sebagai bahan filtrasi air. Pondok Pesantren ini memiliki banyak permasalahan antara lain yaitu penyakit kulit seperti Scabies, Dermatitis, maupun penyakit Diare sering dialami oleh santri. Selain itu, santri di Pesantren Hidayatul Muhsinin memiliki kebisaan kurang menerapkan Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat (PHBS). Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan serta keterampilan santri dalam pembuatan filtrasi air dari limbah kulit pisang kepok dan penerapan PHBS di Pesantren. Dalam kegiatan ini  dilakukan transfer ilmu dan teknologi yang dilakukan secara virtual yaitu dengan menggunakan media video animasi dan buku panduan yang akan diberikan kepada mitra. Selain itu juga dilakukan promosi kesehatan mengenai PHBS sebagai upaya pencegahan penyakit di Pesantren Hidayatul Muhsinin. Hasil uji Wilcoxon terhadap pengetahuan santri sebelum dan sesudah dilakukan kegiatan ini, terjadinya peningkatan pengetahuan santri terhadap pembuatan filtrasi air dari abu kulit pisang kepok  dengan p value (0,000) dan penerapan PHBS di Pesantren dengan p value (0,000). Sehingga disimpulkan video animasi yang di jadikan sarana pemberian informasi pada kegiatan ini efektif dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan santri di Pesantren Hidayatul Muhlisin