bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prospects of the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy and Russia’s Disinformation Campaign in the South Caucasus
Authors:   Caucasus University, Machurishvili Nino
Published: April 2021

This paper aims to provide an empirical analysis of EU policy towards the South Caucasus in the framework of the CFSP and CSDP along with perspectives of further development, taking in to consideration Russia’s military and ideological intervention in this region, and to address the issue of the EU’s role in shaping Common European Security. Methodologically, the research is based on qualitative techniques of analysis, key assumptions are raised through a comprehensive review of existing studies/primary sources and, more specifically, presents a case study of August 2008’s Georgia–Russia military confrontation and creeping occupation. The comprehensive review continues with Russia’s disinformation campaign and series of anti-government protests in Georgia (after the so-called “Gavrilov’s Night”), testing several theoretical explanations such as the democratic peace theory and the Europeanization Conflict concept concerning the EU’s confl ict resolution instruments’ evaluation and offensive realism to explain Russia’s involvement/intervention in South Caucasus territorial conflicts. As for its structure, the paper includes an introduction, with two important stages of model building – conceptualization and operationalization, an interpretation part – an overview of EU Foreign and Security Policy instruments, relationships with other global/regional actors, conflicts in the South Caucasus, specifi cally the, Georgia case, and, finally, a summarizing part, where key findings are highlighted.
Constitutional – Legal Engineering of the Model of Democracy in North Macedonia
Authors:   University of Tetova, Kuqi Driton
Published: April 2021

This thesis is a critical analysis of the constitutional and legal order of the Republic of North Macedonia, following the chronological process dating from the gaining of the county’s independence, through the armed confl ict in 2001 that brought constitutional changes, to today. The first decade after the breakup of Yugoslavia was crucial for the North Macedonian state and its citizens. The writing/creation of the constitution of the new, independent state was not an easy process and it did not pass peacefully nor did it pass without any problems. The complex social process and relations have initiated the need for amendments to the Constitution, which, since its adoption in 1991 until today, has been changed 32 times in order to adapt to new, emerging situations and to give constitutional and legal responses to the inherent challenges. Of course, proper changes also occurred in the political system itself as a result of numerous factors, which have more or less influenced its character and shape.
Kosovo’s Legislation and Other Mechanisms on Counterterrorism
Authors:   University of Prishtina/Kosovo, Demolli Haki , Qerimi Islam
Published: April 2021

In this paper, we discuss terrorism as an adversity to global security, with special emphasis on Kosovo. The presented data shows that today, terrorism poses a risk to more than half of the world’s population. Although a small country, Kosovo, has not been left out of this negative societal phenomenon. More specifically, according to international reports, the threat and danger to Kosovo from Islamic extremism has increased; it is supported and partially funded by foreign organisations that propagate extremist ideology and violent extremist groups which use social networks in a very active way to propagate and recruit their followers. The data in this paper confirms that more than 400 Kosovar men, women, and children have travelled to areas of armed confl ict in Syria and Iraq, having been recruited to fight for violent extremist groups. Therefore, the clear policies of the Government of the Republic of Kosovo addressed here suggest the government is aware of the seriousness of this threat which it is determined to prevent and combat this phenomenon by taking concrete steps in areas such as: legislative measures; mechanisms and planning for the prevention of and combat against terrorism as well as being proactive in the fight against terrorism.
حكم استعمال يرقات النحل في الأغراض الغذائية
Authors: Shaher Ramzi , Ismail Abdul Manan , Abdullah Thaidi Hussein 'Azeemi
Published: April 2021

انتشر في عصرنا الحديث بعض المنتجات التي تباع كمكملات غذائية لما تحتويه من فوائد كثيرة، ومن تلك المنتجات يرقات النحل حيث تحتوي على العديد من المواد التي يحتاجها الإنسان. يهدف البحث الى دراسة بيان جواز اكل يرقات النحل وفق منظور الشرع الإسلامي، ولما كان هذا الأكل قد يترتب عليه موت النحلة التي ورد النص النبوي بالنهي عن قتلها؛ وجدت هنا المشكلة التي يحاول هذا البحث المشاركة في حلها. حيث أتبع الباحث المنهج التحليلي لكلام العلماء ونصوصهم، وقد خلصت الدراسة لمجموعة من النتائج، من اهمها: طهارة يرقات النحل وعدم نجاستها، وجواز أكل يرقات النحل لما فيه من المواد الغذائية إذا دعت الحاجة لذلك.
Bentuk Keterdedahan Risiko Fatwa di Malaysia: Analisis Sorotan Literatur
Authors: Saad Mohd Nazril
Published: April 2021

Abstract

Nowadays, there are many new issues arises in Malaysia which related to Islamic affairs especially in the matter of fatwa. Therefore, the role of fatwa which acts as an important reference institution for Muslims was expected to ensure the religious survival that was stipulated in the constitution will always be relevant and suitable throughout the era. The reinforcement and the development of fatwa must be parallel with the demand of era whereby the aspect of technology, trend and also current value will always be considered collectively. Currently, the main essential area of the fatwa is the establishment of the management area especially fatwa risk management as one of the important and relevant aspects. The question is, does the fatwa exposed to risk? What type of fatwa risk that has been discussed in the literature related to fatwa? What is the type of fatwa risk faced by Malaysia, specifically?  This paper will answer the questions through the textual analysis of the literature review. Firstly, this paper will analyze the literature that discussed the fatwa risk. Secondly, this paper also will summarize the type of fatwa risks.

Abstrak

Mutakhir ini, pelbagai isu baru seringkali timbul melibatkan urusan hal ehwal Islam khususnya hal kefatwaan. Ini menjadikan peranan fatwa sebagai institusi rujukan penting umat Islam sangat diharapkan demi memastikan survival agama yang termaktub dalam perlembagaan sentiasa relevan dan sesuai sepanjang zaman. Pengukuhan dan pembangunan fatwa perlu seiring tuntutan zaman di mana aspek-aspek berupa teknologi, trend dan nilai-nilai semasa sentiasa diberi perhatian bersama. Salah satu keperluan semasa terutama bidang pemfatwaan ini adalah dengan menjadikan aspek pengurusan khususnya pengurusan risiko fatwa sebagai salah satu aspek yang penting dan sentiasa relevan. Persoalannya adakah fatwa itu terdedah kepada risiko? Apakah bentuk-bentuk risiko yang telah dibincangkan dalam karya-karya berkaitan fatwa? Bagaimana bentuk risiko fatwa yang dihadapi Malaysia khususnya? Kertas ini akan cuba menjawab kedua-dua persoalan ini menerusi analisis tekstual terhadap beberapa literatur. Pertama, menganalisis karya-karya yang membincangkan mengenai risiko fatwa. Kedua, merumuskan bentuk-bentuk yang terdapat dalam risiko fatwa.
Penerimaan Fatwa Dalam Kalangan Masyarakat Muslim Malaysia:Satu Tinjauan Literatur
Authors: Rosidi Mohd Harifadilah
Published: April 2021

Peranan fatwa dalam masyarakat Malaysia tidak tersangkal pentingnya sehingga institusi fatwa bukan sehaja diwujudkan bagi setiap negeri malah Jawatankuasa Fatwa Majlis Kebangsaan juga ditubuhkan bagi peringkat persekutuan.  Sehingga hari ini sudah banyak fatwa yang telah diputuskan di peringkat negeri mahupun kebangsaan namun sejauh manakah tahap penerimaan masyarakat terhadap fatwa tersebut. Justeru, kajian ini bertujuan untuk menyoroti kajian lepas berkaitan penerimaan fatwa dalam kalangan masyarakat Islam di Malaysia. Kaedah penyelidikan kualitatif melalui reka bentuk kajian analisis kandungan digunakan. Data yang dikumpul daripada bahan seperti buku, artikel dalam jurnal, prosiding, tesis dan disertasi dianalisis secara deskriptif. Hasil kajian menunjukkan tahap penerimaan fatwa dalam kalangan masyarkat Muslim di Malaysia masih rendah dengan tiga sebab utama iaitu ketidaksampaian fatwa ke pengetahuan masyarakat, kekeliruan terhadap fatwa dan perbincangan serta rujukan fatwa tidak terperinci. Di akhir kajian, penyelidik mengemukakan beberapa cadangan untuk memperbaiki tahap penerimaan fatwa dalam kalangan masyarakat Malaysia
Review on Pricing Models for Long-term Care Insurance
Authors: Asrulsani Muhammad Syakir , Md Yusuf Mazlynda
Published: April 2021

Funding for long-term care costs among elderly people is a critical matter, especially due to high costs and an unexpected length of time. Placement for long-term care that is funded under Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM) is very limited, hence, the next option is through private nursing homes. However, the cost could be up to RM 2,000 a month for each person. Therefore, Long- Term Care Insurance is an alternative to fund for Long-Term Care costs as it is expected to reduce financial burden during old age. It is a risk protection mechanism for an insured that needs health and financial protection when an individual is unable to do activities of daily living (ADL) or supports in instrumental activities of daily living (IADL). This paper reviews three models that have been used in pricing long-term care insurance. All three models use the equivalent principle of premium to price the insurance policy. However, the probability and assumptions used for each model differ, depending on the insured's needs and profile.
A New Model of Patient Monitoring System for Lymphatic Treatment of Leg Pain based on Double-Loop Feedback Theory
Authors: Abdul Wahid Fauziah , Muhammed Suzuki Siti Aishah , Md Norwawi Norita
Published: April 2021

Leg pain occurs in many people nowadays due to today's lifestyle. This leads to the development of various treatments for leg pain. However, there are some issues regarding the existing leg pain treatments. The first issue is the treatment method where most treatments for leg pain use compression but they are costly, time-consuming and cumbersome, which require patients to visit hospitals regularly that affect patient's compliance to continue with treatments. The second issue is the treatment time frame for leg pain is within a short time frame, whereby it is difficult to see the major effect of a certain treatment. The third issue is the lack of a system to monitor the patient's rehabilitation progress to increase patients' confidence to continue treatment consistently to cure their leg pain. Therefore, this research is conducted to cover all issues of existing research under the main area of health informatics. This research will be conducted in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan where 30 respondents with leg pain problems will be chosen as samples of this research and treatment will be conducted for 6 months. The treatment method is by using fingertips massage with oral and topical medication, where oral medication is disregard herb-based pills and topical medication is cinnamon cream. This system is needed to help patients to resolve their leg pain through the lymphatic treatment model. This lymphatic treatment model for leg pain resolution will be a useful guide for all patients with leg pain and also the caretaker of that patient. It requires a low cost and especially beneficial to lower to the middle-class community. This research is significant for the national agenda as it falls under the national research priority area of Health and Medicine. The expected outcome of this research is a new concept of the systematic patient monitoring system for lymphatic treatment of leg pain based on double-loop feedback theory.
The Annals of Biomedical Engineering on Critical Size Bone Defect: A Review
Authors: Zainol Hady Azimah Ahmad , Azmi Liyana , Abdullah Amira Raudhah
Published: April 2021

Bone can heal on its own through the process known as bone remodelling. Nonetheless, a critical size bone defect will hinder the natural bone-healing process and may not allow for complete fracture healing. These requires surgical intervention by employing the use of bone tissue implants and in need of realignment and fixation for proper fracture healing. Traditional knowledge of bone injury and fracture healing must be comprehended thoroughly for a proper invention of bioengineered material or devices that could enhance the physiological process. Heretofore, engineered materials used to address critical size bone defects have encountered various challenges and improvement be it in bone grafting or choices of mechanical stabilization devices. To date, researchers have been mainly focussing on the alternative material for bone graft substitute albeit the selection of fixators to establish mechanical stabilization are as important. This review highlighted the challenges, improvement and advancement in mechanical stabilization devices and bone graft substitute with respect to the physiological process of bone fracture healing. Identifying these challenges would help assist the researcher in an expedition toward the recovery and restoration of critical size bone defects.
Anthelminthic Effect of Caprine Milk: A Systematic Review
Authors: Mansur Fadlul A.F. , Addnan Faizul H. , Manzor Nur F.M. , Abdullah Wan O. , Najm Omaima A.
Published: April 2021

Novel alternative compounds for the treatment of soil-transmitted helminths are urgently needed due to the development of resistance to chemotherapy. Many screen plants for anthelmintic activity, but animal-based products are also potential sources for medicine. For example, caprine milk is a popular drink much coveted for its nutraceutical effect. However, the anthelmintic activity of caprine milk is not known. The present study utilizes a systematic review of the literature to identify any anthelmintic effect of caprine milk from Scopus, Medline, Ovid, Embase, Cinahl and Web of Science databases. Of the 355 titles produced by the bibliographic search only 3 manuscripts were included in this review. Our systematic review found very limited evidence of caprine milk having any anthelmintic effect. It highlights the need for a more focused and rigorous work on the anthelmintic effect of caprine milk.
A Rapid Review of Potential Drug Treatments for Children with COVID-19
Authors: Nor Aripin Khairun Nain , Mohd Ramdzan Muhammad Yusoff , Mohd Baharudin Jamil Aiman
Published: April 2021

The paediatric population constitutes a much smaller proportion of COVID-19 patients and seems to be less severely affected. However, the massive numbers of COVID-19 infections mean that many children require treatment in hospital. In the concerted and wide-ranging effort to discover a safe and effective treatment for COVID-19, paediatric involvement is necessary. This review aims to identify leading potential drug treatments and vaccines for COVID-19 that are being investigated with children involved. Clinicaltrials.gov, WHO Trial Registry Platform (ICTRP) and RAPS COVID-19 vaccine tracker webportals were searched for clinical trials in phase 3 that involved children below 15 years of age. Any preliminary results released were searched online. The review found 25 phase 3 drug trials with paediatric participants and 2 vaccine trials. No preliminary findings were found. Remdesivir appears to be a leading candidate drug treatment and 2 vaccines candidates, inactivated nCoV-19 (Sinopharm) and ChAdOx1 (Oxford University), are recruiting children in large phase 3 trials. No treatments are currently licensed for COVID-19 but results from numerous trials are eagerly awaited.
Microwave usage and cancer: Do microwaves cause cancer?
Authors: Abd Rahman Muhammad Abdullah Al Azam , A Rahman Zairina
Published: April 2021

Materials containing water, for example foods, fluids or tissues, absorb microwave energy readily, which is then converted into heat. This principle is applied in microwave ovens, an electrical appliance that heats and cooks food by exposing it to electromagnetic radiation in the microwave frequency range. Amidst the hustle and bustle of modern life, the microwave oven has been a great help, as the rapid development of technology keeps consumers in the fast lane. Cancer is defined as the uncontrolled growth and spread of cells. It can affect almost any part of the body. The growths often invade surrounding tissue and can metastasize to distant sites. In this paper, we will explore the function of microwave ovens, the pathophysiology of cancer, and whether is there any evidence of a relationship between microwave ovens and cancer.
The Efficacy of Reciproc Blue® For Canal Cleanliness Following the Retreatment of Maxillary First Molar: In Vitro Analysis
Authors: Mohd Nazrin Isa  , Aws Hashim Ali Al-Kadhim  , Azlan Jaafar
Published: April 2021

Nonsurgical retreatment involves removing mechanical barriers such as gutta-percha to achieve proper cleaning and disinfection. The complexity of the anatomy of molar tooth gives challenge in retreatment procedure. Thus, this study evaluates the amount of residual gutta-percha after retreatment with rotary files (Reciproc Blue®) from each maxillary first molar canal using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and the time required to accomplish it. Nine freshly extracted maxillary molars were instrumented and obturated. Preoperative CBCT was taken, and retreatment was done using Reciproc Blue®. CBCT was taken post retreatment, and the residual volume percentage of gutta-percha from each canal was calculated. The total retreatment time was recorded, and the data were statistically analyzed. The result shows no statistically significant difference in the amount of residual filling material in mesiobuccal, distobuccal, and palatal canal for maxillary first molar and total time used for retreatment with Reciproc Blue® system.
Analysis of Different Boundary Conditions on Homogeneous One-Dimensional Heat Equation
Authors: Subani Norazlina , Mohamad Sukry Muhammad Aniq Qayyum , Hannan Muhammad Arif , Jamaluddin Faizzuddin , Badrolhisam Ahmad Danial Hidayatullah
Published: April 2021

Partial differential equations involve results of unknown functions when there are multiple independent variables. There is a need for analytical solutions to ensure partial differential equations could be solved accurately. Thus, these partial differential equations could be solved using the right initial and boundaries conditions. In this light, boundary conditions depend on the general solution; the partial differential equations should present particular solutions when paired with varied boundary conditions. This study analysed the use of variable separation to provide an analytical solution of the homogeneous, one-dimensional heat equation. This study is applied to varied boundary conditions to examine the flow attributes of the heat equation. The solution is verified through different boundary conditions: Dirichlet, Neumann, and mixed-insulated boundary conditions. the initial value was kept constant despite the varied boundary conditions. There are two significant findings in this study. First, the temperature profile changes are influenced by the boundary conditions, and that the boundary conditions are dependent on the heat equation’s flow attributes.
Optical Response Analysis at Various Pb2+ Concentration by Using Fiber Optic Displacement Sensor
Authors: Hirman Nurul Syafiqah , Mohd Taib Nur Athirah
Published: April 2021

A simple and low-cost Fiber Optic Displacement Sensor (FODS) using reflective intensity modulation technique was developed to analyze various concentrations of Pb2+, a compound classified under heavy metal ions. Lead is harmful to the environment including to human but is used in the cosmetic field for beauty without realizing and considering the hazardousness of lead as it would cause a long-term effect. Therefore, a feasible way has been identified in this study to demonstrate the level of Pb2+ concentration in cosmetics field by employing the theory of modulation of intensity as a function of displacement sensor. The permissible limit according to Malaysian Cosmetics Guidelines and ASEAN Cosmetic Directive was 20 ppm. The concentration sensor’s system exhibits 0.0018 V/ppm sensitivity with a linearity of 96% and 94% respectively, for both peaks. Meanwhile, the sensitivity was 0.034 V/ppm for the first peak and 27.72 V/ppm for the second peak, with slope linearity of more than 96% for surface tension parameter. The credibility of these optical response curves data might be useful, especially in the cosmetic’s industrial application.
Development of Smart Shoes Using Piezoelectric Material
Authors: Abdul Rashid Affa Rozana , Md Sarif Nur Insyierah , Ismail Khadijah
Published: April 2021

The consumption of low-power electronic devices has increased rapidly, where almost all applications use power electronic devices. Due to the increase in portable electronic devices’ energy consumption, the piezoelectric material is proposed as one of the alternatives of the significant alternative energy harvesters. This study aims to create a prototype of “Smart Shoes” that can generate electricity using three different designs embedded by piezoelectric materials: ceramic, polymer, and a combination of both piezoelectric materials. The basic principle for smart shoes’ prototype is based on the pressure produced from piezoelectric material converted from mechanical energy into electrical energy. The piezoelectric material was placed into the shoes’ sole, and the energy produced due to the pressure from walking, jogging, and jumping was measured. The energy generated was stored in a capacitor as piezoelectric material produced a small scale of energy harvesting. The highest energy generated was produced by ceramic piezoelectric material under jumping activity, which was 1.804 mJ. Polymer piezoelectric material produced very minimal energy, which was 55.618 mJ. The combination of both piezoelectric materials produced energy, which was 1.805 mJ from jumping activity.
Pengaruh Pembiayaan Ultra Mikro (UMi) terhadap Pertumbuhan Ekonomi Daerah Melalui Pertumbuhan Produksi Industri Mikro dan Kecil
Authors: Hia Vincencia Dian Priliyanti , Handaka Riya Dwi , Zega Yuris Trisman
Published: April 2021

To maintain and increase economic growth rates above 5%, since 2017, Indonesia has launched an Ultra Micro Financing program for enterprises below micro and small categories (ultra micro enterprises). The financing is used to complement other types of financing, which is a bank loan for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Using regression method and causal testing to a panel data of 33 provinces in Indonesia during 2017 till 2018, this study aims to prove the direct and indirect effect of MSEs financing on regional economic growth and production growth in provincial regions in Indonesia. This research shows that the MSEs financing has positive impact on the manufacturing production growth but no significant impact on regional economic growth that is shown by Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This research also proves that manufacturing production has significant impact on GDP.

Dalam usaha mencapai tingkat ekonomi di atas 5%, sejak tahun 2017, pemerintah Indonesia telah menerbitkan Pembiayaan Ultra Mikro (UMi), suatu program pembiayaan yang menyasar usaha di bawah kategori mikro dan kecil, yaitu usaha ultra mikro. Pembiayaan ini merupakan program komplemen atas Kredit Usaha Rakyat (KUR), yang berbentuk pinjaman bank terhadap usaha mikro, kecil dan menengah (UMKM). Dengan metode regresi dan analisis jalur atas data panel dari 33 provinsi di Indonesia tahun 2017-2018, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuktikan ada tidaknya pengaruh Pembiayaan Ultra Micro terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi regional dan pertumbuhan produksi industri mikro dan kecil di tingkat provinsi. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Pembiayaan Ultra Mikro memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan produksi industri mikro dan kecil namun tidak memiliki dampak signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi regional, yang ditunjukkan oleh PDRB.
Evaluasi Performa Fuzzy Logic Controller untuk mengatur kecepatan Motor DC Penguatan Terpisah
Authors: Ardiansyah Muhammad Aditya , Rakhmawati Renny , Suharyanto Hendik Eko Hadi , Purwanto Era
Published: April 2021

Beragamnya metode yang ditawarkan oleh fuzzy logic kontroller membuat sebagaian orang meneliti mengenai perbedaan metode inferensi yang digunakan oleh fuzzy logic controller. Sejauh ini terdapat tiga metode fuzzy logic kontroller yang telah dikembangkan yaitu Mamdani, Sugono dan Sukamoto. Pada jurnal ini penggunaan fuzzy logic kontroller akan dievaluasi dengan menggunakan motor dc penguat terpisah sebagai beban untuk melakukan pengaturan kecepatan motor dc. Pada paper ini tujuan utamanya adalah dapat mengendalikan kecepatan dari motor DC Penguatan Terpisah dengan mengatur tegangan jangkar dari motor tersebut. DC motor merupakan salah satu jenis motor memiliki banyak aplikasi dan memiliki kemudahan untuk mengatur kecepatan pada motor tersebut. Logika fuzzy yang digunakan pada studi ini adalah inferensi sugeno dimana dengan konfigurasi Multiple Input Single Output (MiSo). Dimana input berupa error dan perubahan error dan output berupa duty cycle dikarenakan yang dikendalikan oleh logika fuzzy adalah Boost Converter selaku controlled voltage source. Target pada jurnal ini adalah dari kecilnya nilai steady – state error dan minimnya osilasi sehingga mampu membuat sistem lebih stabil. Pada studi ini, Hasil pengujian dilakukan dengan menggunakan Simulink by Matlab dengan Hasil pengujian berupa error rata rata sebesar 5.36%.
Pengaruh Susut Energi (Losses) Pada Jaringan Distribusi (Studi Kasus: di PT. Krakatau Daya listrik)
Authors: Desmira Desmira
Published: April 2021

PT. Krakatau Daya Listrik is a company that distributes electricity. In the distribution process of electricity distribution from generators to consumers, there is an inconsistency with the data on electrical energy supplied from power plants to the energy that is consumed. consumers are also the background of this research. The research objective is how much energy losses (losses) in the conductor that flows from the generator to the maximum and minimum consumer consumption during 2018. This research method is 1. Preparation stage by identifying problems with energy loss (Losess), 2. Pre-Research Stage This stage is looking for reference sources that will be used either from books, internet, thesis results or practical work related to the theme taken namely energy loss, 3. Data Selection Stage This stage is data collection in accordance with the targets and objectives of this study. The results of the study were the minimum losses recorded during 2018, which was (-2.041%), and the maximum value was (1.588%). The conclusion of this research is that the smaller the size of the carrier, it means that the lower the cost of distribution. And if the smaller the size that is on the conductor, it means that the voltage drop and the average total value of distribution losses per year will be even greater.
Efektifitas Komunikasi Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja (K3) dalam Mencegah Penularan Covid-19 di PLN UPDL Semarang
Authors: Adiwibowo Tri Sakti
Published: April 2021

Abstract

 The Covid-19 pandemic has affected the activities of the PLN UPDL Semarang as the provider of education and training at PLN to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak by arranging learning schedules and methods, implementing New Habit Adaptation (IMR) in the form of wearing masks, maintaining distance, washing hands with soap, and equip sufficient Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This effort must be communicated to all workers as a form of compliance with the implementation of the Work Safety Management System (SMK3) in accordance with Government Regulation number 50 of 2012. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of communication in the UPDL Semarang environment in preventing Covid-19 transmission. In this study the authors used survey, observation, interview methods to obtain preliminary data. Furthermore, these data are evaluated and confirmed with secondary data related to the impact of communication. From this study, it was found that occupational safety and health communication in an effort to prevent the transmission of Covid-19 in the PLN UPDL Semarang environment reached an effectiveness of 78.29%. Things that need to be improved in this communication are the use of brochure / poster communication media
Sistem Monitoring Online Real Time Beban Unbalance dan Overload Trafo Distribusi di PT PLN (Persero)
Authors: Musthofa Musthofa
Published: April 2021

Public and government demands for PLN to serve all people to enjoy electricity with a target of 100% Electrification Ratio. To fulfill the Electrification Ratio, of course, it is necessary to increase the capacity of the distribution transformer with the addition of an insert transformer and a new transformer. So that the increasing number of connections to customers' homes or buildings will result in overload or unbalance loading of the distribution transformer. The problem is the number of transformers 3,938 units at PLN UP3 Padang with limited load measuring officers only 70 teams, there is still a transformer failure of 0.41% in 2019. This is because the load measurement is done directly (manually on site) so it requires large human resources and costs. Under these conditions, a realtime online load measurement system is needed. This study uses the Root Couse Problem Solving (RCPS) methodology and system and equipment design by creating a transformer load monitoring system both unbalance and overload online Real Time. With this System and Equipment, the substation load in realtime with a speed of 2 seconds, the condition of the transformer is known. Telemetering function by sending load data so that the risk of damage to the transformer can be reduced because this tool is an early warning against unbalanced loads, single phase outages and so on. So that PLN can maintain life time and recovery time in maintaining the quality of its service.
Redesain penampang kabel wiring APP pelanggan TM untuk perbaikan akurasi pengukuran kWh
Authors: Kurniadi Fadjar
Published: April 2021

Abstract

Current Transfomer(CT) accuracy for big customers is very important. Constraints Execution of CT accuracy testing on big customers is quite a lot of customers and scattered, and longtime outage duration. Development of electronic kwh Meter for checking on-site CT customers as a solution to these problems. The onsite CT measurement method is carried out by comparing the primary and secondary of the CT by utilizing the current coil on the electronic kWh Meter. This method has several advantages, lower costs, easy procurement, easy and fast operation, so the duration of outages can be minimized. This method is very supportive in the implementation of the Revenue Assurance program.

 

Keywords: English, , 3-5 words

 

 

ABSTRAK

Akurasi CT (Current Transfomer) pada pelanggan besar sangat penting. Kendala Pelaksanaan pengujian akurasi CT pada  pelanggan besar adalah  pelanggan cukup banyak dan tersebar, dan waktu pemadaman yang lama. Pengembangan kwh Meter Alat untuk pengecekan CT Pelanggan secara on site sebagai solusi permasalahan tersebut. Metode penugukuran CT onsite dilaksanakan dengan membandingkan sisi primer dan sekunder CT dengan memanfaatkan kumparan arus pada kWh Meter elektronik. Metode ini memiliki beberapa keuntungan, antara lain biaya lebih murah, mudah pengadaan,mudah dan cepat dalam pengoperasiannya sehingga lama pemadaman dapat diminimalkan. Cara  ini sangat mendukung dalam pelaksanaan program Revenue Assurance dalam memastikan kebenaran CT yang terpasang.

 

Kata kunci: Electronic Meter, CT Testing
Pembangunan Repeater Radio di Daerah Terpencil untuk Koordinasi Sistem Tenaga Listrik
Authors: Sudewanto Suhardhika Sih
Published: April 2021

Expansion of the electrical network and substation makes a demand for better electricity system coordination. A radio communication system is one of many ways that fulfill such demand. The range of radio communication systems is limited by geographical location. Establishing a series of radio links to cover a wide area can not be considered as a solution to have good quality and reliable radio communication system anymore. Therefore, It needs one optimal location for radio repeater to cover all sites that have a crucial role in electricity system coordination. The optimal location for the mountainous geographical region is usually located in a remote area, far from civilization. It will need more effort on engineering to establish a radio repeater site. The selection method of location and development phase will be done by software simulation and actual survey to conduct testing, to determine the equipment needed to build radio repeater, and for administrative purposes. With the average fade margin of 25 dB, the location of the radio repeater is considered optimal enough to maximize electricity system coordination.
Programming for Teachers: Supporting Participants in Defining Their Learning Path in a Flexible Online Learning Trajectory Course
Authors: Rouhani Majid
Published: April 2021

A fully online and flexible learning-trajectory course for in-service teachers aims to include students with varied programming knowledge, interests, and application needs. The goal is to align the diversity in the target group and flexible learning-trajectories so that every student chooses the right path based on his/her background knowledge and interest. This paper presents a study of helping students reflect on their learning needs and choose the right learning-trajectories in such a course. Students with little or no programming knowledge might find the course content overwhelming, and therefore it might be challenging to find the right learning-objectives/trajectories. We use questionnaires to investigate the prerequisites, competencies, expectations, interests, and needs of each student's local practices. Based on the results, the instructors will support participants through communications channels and webinars to select a learning path that is best fitting each student. Besides, course instructors will identify the "mainstream" in the class and follow them tightly using online webinars. One of the main concerns of providing a flexible learning trajectory course is that many students may struggle to find their learning path and find the course content overwhelming. This paper reflects on how webinars may affect the selection of learning paths for each student.
Percepção e vivência dos enfermeiros acerca dos cuidados paliativos no contexto hospitalar
Authors: Almeida Ana Paula Garcia de , Zamberlan Claudia , Rodrigues Cristina de Freitas , Ilha Silomar
Published: April 2021

Objetivou-se conhecer a percepção e vivência dos enfermeiros acerca dos cuidados paliativos no contexto hospitalar. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório e descritivo de abordagem qualitativa. Fizeram parte do estudo enfermeiros(as) e enfermeiras residentes de um hospital público do estado do Rio Grande do Sul, totalizando nove profissionais de uma unidade clínica. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas ao longo do primeiro semestre de 2020 e foram analisados com base na técnica de análise de conteúdo. Da análise dos dados emergiu duas categorias: Cuidados Paliativos - temática complexa; e Vivências heterogêneas acerca dos cuidados paliativos. Na primeira categoria percebe-se que falar de cuidados paliativos é abordar uma temática complexa com diferentes enfoques. Na segunda, foram relatadas experiências diversas relacionadas ao tema, evidenciando que, apesar de ser uma temática pouco refletida e discutida faz parte da rotina de muitos profissionais e famílias. Conclui-se que apesar de uma visão limitada sobre cuidados paliativos da maioria dos profissionais, a temática é complexa por delinear aspectos biopsicossocioespirituais das pessoas em situação de terminalidade e que as vivências acontecem de formas heterogêneas. Além disso, os depoimentos foram relevantes para demonstrar que há fragilidade em relação à percepção dos cuidados paliativos, o que remete a um possível despreparo do tema.
Perfil clínico, prevalência e mortalidade de pacientes hospitalizados com doenças hepáticas crônicas infectados com SARS-COV-2: Uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Afonso Thyago de Oliveira , Freitas Sarah Maria Soares de , Souza Douglas Rogério Freitas de , Andrade Gabriel Vítor Lima de , Gonçalves José Erivaldo , Silva Mariana Pereira Barbosa , Santos Samuel Lopes dos , Carvalho Simone Barroso de , Loures Leandro Luiz da Silva , Araujo Gustavo Baroni , Melo Beatriz Cardoso , Gomes Yulle Morais , Brayner Luís Eduardo Arcoverde Nogueira , Fonseca Natana Maranhão Noleto da , Carvalho Maria Clara Osório Meneses , Zanovello Mariana Magalhães Bergantini , Miranda Ilana Marjorie Macedo Borges , Santos Amanda Viana , Maciel Amanda Costa , Ribeiro Yonara Cristiane , Brito Pâmela Ferreira
Published: April 2021

Objetivo: Analisar evidências científicas sobre perfil clínico, prevalência e mortalidade de pacientes adultos hospitalizados com doença hepática crônica (DHC) infectados com SARS-COV-2. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma revisão bibliográfica no método revisão integrativa de literatura, realizado em fevereiro de 2021, nas bases de dados MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE e LILACS, por meio dos descritores/MESH: "COVID-19" AND "chronic liver disease", combinados com o operador booleano "AND". Foram critérios de inclusão: artigos originais disponíveis na íntegra, completos, publicados entre 2019 e janeiro de 2021, nos idiomas português, inglês e/ou espanhol, e temática condizente. Os critérios de exclusão foram: artigos incompletos, duplicados, sem relação com o tema, em pre-proof, teses, dissertações, monografias e manuais. Resultados: Foram incluídos sete artigos. Foram analisados 1693 pacientes adultos hospitalizados infectados com SARS-COV-2 e obteve-se frequência variando entre 0,79% e 50%, em comparação a população hospitalizada infectada com COVID-19 com e sem DHC. O perfil clínico dos pacientes com DHC e COVID-19 teve predominância masculina, média de idade: 55 anos, doença hepática gordurosa não alcoólica como DHC prévia e hipertensão como comorbidade principal. Os sintomas mais relatados foram tosse(80,8%), presença de infecção(73,1%), expectoração(26,9%), dispneia(25%), mialgia ou fadiga(13,5%). As principais alterações laboratoriais e de imagem incluíram elevação nas enzimas hepáticas, linfopenia, opacidades difusas e padrão de vidro fosco. A mortalidade foi mais significativa em pacientes DHC e COVID-19 imunossuprimidos variando entre 1,78% e 8,1%. Conclusão: Os dados propõem uma tendência de perfil clínico, prevalência e mortalidade, porém há necessidade de outros estudos coorte ou ensaios clínicos randomizados com amostras maiores para confirmar hipóteses.
Desempenho fisiológico de sementes e plântulas de três espécies florestais submetidas à salinidade por KCl
Authors: Pamplona Andrezza Lorena Queiroz , Costa Evilin Nascimento , Carvalho Juliane Silva Brasil , Oliveira Sebastião Rodrigo do Remédio Souza de , Oliveira Sara Souza de Jesus de , Chagas Carla Topázio Gomes das , Werner Henry Albert , Barros Denes de Souza , Pamplona Vanessa Mayara Souza , Quadros Bárbara Rodrigues de
Published: April 2021

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi avaliar o desempenho fisiológico de sementes e plântulas de paricá, (Schizolobium parahyba var. amazonicum (Huber x Ducke) Barneby), paineira (Ceiba speciosa (A.St. Hil ex Brako) Ravenna) e pau de balsa (Ochroma pyramidale (Cav. ex Lam.) Urb.), submetidas a diferentes níveis de salinidade por cloreto de potássio (KCl). O delineamento experimental adotado foi inteiramente casualizado. A avaliação do efeito do estresse salino foi realizada por meio da umidificação das sementes em soluções aquosas de KCl nas concentrações: 0; 25; 50; 75; 100 mM. Foram avaliadas as variáveis: porcentagem de germinação, primeira contagem, índice de velocidade de germinação, comprimento da parte aérea, comprimento da raiz, massa fresca e seca. Foram observadas que as sementes de paricá e paineira-rosa possuíram sua germinação, índice de velocidade de germinação e a primeira contagem, reduzida conforme o aumento das concentrações de KCl. As plântulas apresentaram redução no comprimento da raiz, massa fresca e seca do comprimento total de maneira proporcional ao aumento das dosagens, demonstrando intolerância dessas espécies a altas concentrações de KCl. As sementes e plântulas de pau de balsa com exceção as variáveis massa seca e primeira contagem, apresentaram tolerância as concentrações de KCl até alcançar os valores máximo próximos a 50mM da solução tratamento.
Metabolism and growth performance of pacu (Piaractus mesopotamicus) juveniles submitted to different feeding frequencies
Authors: Rodrigues Mariana Lins , Santos Robson Araújo dos , Sousa Rebeca Maria , Honorato Claucia Aparecida , Neu Dacley Hertes , Bittencourt Fábio
Published: April 2021

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of different feeding frequencies on productive performance, hepatocytes integrity, frequency of muscle fibers distribution, enzymatic activity, and proximate composition of pacu juveniles (Piaractus mesopotamicus). One hundred and sixty fish were distributed in 20 tanks arranged in a recirculation system. The proposed managements of feed offer were the partition of the daily amounts into one, two, three or four times during 60 days. Feed consumption were higher in fish fed four times a day, whilst the hepatosomatic index was higher in fish fed once, but similar to fish that received food two or four times a day. As for plasmatic glucose levels, fish fed twice a day displayed an increase in this parameter. The livers of fish fed two or four times a day presented larger hepatocytes and cellular nuclei. Regarding the proximate composition of carcasses, fish that received one daily feeding presented higher ether extract. It was concluded that feeding frequency is a factor that promotes changes in P. mesopotamicus nutritional metabolism, thus the offer of feed four times a day could be recommended for this species in this life stage.
A importância da leitura na sala de aula
Authors: Santos Ronielle Batista Oliveira , Oliveira Hosana Correia de , Carvalho Jaqueline de Jeus , Jorge Regina Santos , Guimarães Elisângela Oliveira , Cunha Inara Maria da Silva , Furtunato Kauê Vargas , Queiroz Nívia Rodrigues de , Silva Karla Suely Brasil da
Published: April 2021

O princípio da leitura é estimular a imaginação dos alunos, podendo assim traçar metas a fim de atingir outros objetivos, como educar, instruir e desenvolver a inteligência. Usar como ponto de partida para ensinar algum conteúdo, já que incorporam personagens. Isto facilita o aprendizado, O cuidado com a formação inicial de leitores é essencial na curadoria das obras, pois as crianças devem ter acesso a livros adequados que conversem com a sua faixa etária podendo também aproveitar para levar o conteúdo até o cotidiano do aluno, com situações problemas, promover cultura e informação educacional através do estímulo à leitura, visando transformar a tarefa de ensinar em arte. E ao longo do seu desenvolvimento, a criança passa por uma série de descobertas. Entre os diversos materiais que servem de apoio para estimular o processo de desenvolvimento infantil, temos os livros, as portas para o mundo imaginário e o faz de conta, que faz a criança mergulhar numa aventura do saber, conhecimento, descobertas que a leitura pode oferecer além de transmitir novos valores e conhecimentos para os mesmos, contribuindo positivamente com seu crescimento e bem-estar.
Antioxidant potential of Pfaffia glomerata and Arrabidaea chica extracts combination
Authors: Souza Lucas Dutra Zani da Silva , Ferrari Ariana , Felipe Daniele Fernanda
Published: April 2021

Several therapeutic benefits of medicinal plants are attributed to antioxidant properties, since antioxidant compounds play an important role in the prevention of various diseases and aging. Many products have synergistic action from combinations of plant extracts that contain natural antioxidants. The present study aimed to evaluate the synergistic effect of Pfaffia glomerata extract with Arrabidaea chica extract for antioxidant action. In the study the extract of the inflorescences of P. glomerata and the extract of the leaves of A. chica were used. The synergism between P. glomerata extract and A. chica extract was evaluated using the ratio between experimental and theoretical antioxidant activity, which was determined using the DPPH method and the potential total reactive antioxidant method (TRAP). The combination of P. glomerata extract and A. chica extract showed a synergistic effect, in which the antioxidant property of this combination was substantially superior to the sum of the individual antioxidant effects. This demonstrates that the combined extracts can be important for the development of products that have a high antioxidant potential.
Breastfeeding and aspects of the baby's oral health and its relationship with infant hospitalization and use of antibiotics
Authors: Ramirez Gleice Tibauje Vicente , Okamoto Ana Cláudia , Chiba Fernando Yamamoto , Saliba Tânia Adas , Moimaz Suzely Adas Saliba
Published: April 2021

The present study aimed to verify the influence of breastfeeding on children's oral and systemic health, verifying children's hospitalization, use, indication and type of antibiotics used. This is a cross-sectional longitudinal study with a sample of 42 children at 30 months of age. The logistic regression test was used at a significance level of 5% for statistical analysis. Among the children, 64.28% had already been weaned before reaching 6 months of age; 11.90% had caries lesion. Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S) was performed in 38 children, from which 92.10% had regular OHI-S and 07.90% had poor OHI-S. Of the 42 children, the indication for antibiotics use was 50% for pharyngitis, 28.83% for pneumonia, 08.33% for cold, 04.17% for sinusitis, 04.17% for bronchitis, 04.17% for stomatitis, 04.17 % for virus and 04.17% for ocular cellulitis. In this study, there was no relationship between early weaning, oral health conditions, hospitalization and antibiotics use. Presence of caries in early childhood was found in 11.90% of children. All children presented unsatisfactory OHI-S and there was no relationship between this variable and the others. Much of the indication for the use of antibiotics was for the treatment of respiratory tract infections, with beta lactams being the most used.
Royalties para cultivares, legislação e regulação: Uma meta-análise
Authors: Silva Eduardo José de Souza , Silva-Mann Renata , Calazans Crislaine Costa
Published: April 2021

O estabelecimento de padrões e princípios para aplicação de normas de proteção de direitos de propriedade intelectual sobre as cultivares é uma medida fundamental a qualquer país, essencialmente ao Brasil, um dos países mais ricos em biodiversidade do mundo. Dessa forma, é objetivo desse trabalho realizar uma revisão sistemática para analisar a produção científica em proteção das principais cultivares protegidas, identificar parâmetros e métodos existentes para definição das taxas de royalties e os mecanismos de cobrança adotados. Foi realizada uma revisão sistemática a partir de artigos publicados no período de 10 anos, de 2009 até 2019, nas bases científicas Scopus e Web of Science. Os termos e operadores booleanos: “(royalty) and (plant variety or cultivars)” foram prospectados em título ou resumo de artigos científicos.  Foram prospectados 83 documentos indexados nas bases Scopus (37) e Web of Science (46). Após o tratamento dos dados e remoção de documentos duplicados restaram 43 artigos científicos. Com uma publicação média de 6,7 publicações por ano. Média de 10 citações por documento. Um total 171 autores e 271 co-autores foram elencados, sendo cinco documentos de autoria única e em média de 3,1 autores por artigo. Após o processo de refinamento, obteve-se uma amostra de estudo de 17 artigos. Os periódicos analisados não forneceram informações de como são taxados os royalties, apenas relataram o tipo de proteção e as cultivares estudadas.