bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efektivitas Backward Walking Program terhadap Perubahan Kontrol Postural dan Risiko Jatuh pada Lansia di Lembaga Kesejahteraan Sosial Batara Hati Mulia Kabupaten Gowa
Authors: Arsal Ulfah Widyastuti , Aras Djohan , Ariyandy Andi , Abdullah Meutiah Mutmainnah
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the backward walking program (BWP) on changes in posture control and the risk of falls in the elderly. This study used a quasi-experimental design with a two-group pretest posttest control group design. Forty respondents were divided into two groups, 20 respondents belonged to the experimental group and 20 respondents belonged to the control group. The experimental group was given BWP treatment and the control group was given elderly gymnastics treatment. To measure postural control using a berg balance scale (BBS) and fall risk using a time up and go test (TUGT). Based on Wilcoxon's results, it was shown that there was an influence before and after BWP administration in the experimental group in BBS (p = 0.000) and TUGT (p = 0.000). Furthermore, from Mann Whitney, it is known that in BBS measurements, in the experimental group there was a significant difference with elderly gymnastics (p = 0.000), and in TUGT there was a very significant difference with elderly gymnastics (p = 0.000). The study concluded that BWP is more effective in improving postural control and fall risk in the elderly. And BWP is more effective than elderly gymnastics to improve postural control, and reduce the risk of falls in the elderly.  Keywords: Backward Walking Program, Postural Control, Fall Risk  ABSTRAK Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui efektivitas backward walking program (BWP) terhadap perubahan kontrol postur dan risiko jatuh pada lansia. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain quasi experimental dengan desain two group pretest posttest control group design. Empat puluh responden dibagi menjadi dua kelompok, 20 responden termasuk dalam kelompok eksperimen dan 20 responden termasuk dalam kelompok kontrol. Kelompok eksperimen diberi perlakuan BWP dan kelompok kontrol diberi perlakuan senam lansia. Untuk mengukur kontrol postural menggunakan berg balance scale (BBS) dan risiko jatuh menggunakan time up and go test (TUGT). Berdasarkan hasil wilcoxon menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh sebelum dan sesudah pemberian BWP pada kelompok eksperimen dalam BBS (p=0,000) dan TUGT (p=0,000). Selanjutnya dari mann whitney diketahui bahwa pada pengukuran BBS, pada kelompok eksperimen ada perbedaan yang signifikan dengan senam lansia (p=0,000), dan pada TUGT terdapat perbedaan yang sangat bermakna dengan senam lansia (p=0,000). Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa BWP lebih efektif dalam meningkatkan kontrol postural dan resiko jatuh pada lansia. Serta BWP lebih efektif dibandingkan senam lansia untuk meningkatkan kontrol postural, dan menurunkan risiko jatuh pada lansia. Kata Kunci: Backward Walking Program, Kontrol Postural, Resiko Jatuh
Tumor-Like Mass in Patient with Tuberculosis : Is It Really a Malignancy? a Case Report
Authors: Kurniawan Joshua , Ananda Annisa , Supriadi Kasum
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT Tuberculosis (TB) is not all about chronic cough or hemoptysis. The clinical manifestation of TB could be pulmonary and extrapulmonary, with the later defined as any site other than the lung, affected by the TB. The global burden for tuberculosis is still heavy, standing as the second leading infectious killer after COVID-19 (above HIV/AIDS), TB holds the 13th place of the leading cause of death. The World Health Organization (WHO) predicted around 1.6 million people died from TB, and 10.6 million people fell ill with TB worldwide in 2021. Due to the various manifestations and limitations of the diagnostic tools, determining the diagnosis and treatment of TB has always been a challenge since a long time ago. To give appropriate therapy, making an accurate diagnosis is crucial. It is known that extrapulmonary tuberculosis manifestation often mimics malignancy, both clinically and radiologically. The treatment for these cases should include treatment for the infection and the affected organ or site, following the recommended therapy dose and duration. Neurological examination should be evaluated, especially for tuberculosis of the spine. Surgical approach should be considered for cases with neurological deficits, patient with spine-at-risk, progressive spinal deformity, severe pain, spinal instability, or uncertain diagnosis. Physical therapy could be considered to improve respiratory function, improving muscle strength, reducing the pain, repair/improve the range of motion, sensory function, improve quality of life, and prevent other complications. Keywords: Extrapulmonary Manifestation, Mimics Malignancy, Tuberculosis
Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Kejadian Pre Eklamsi di Jawa Barat
Authors: Pratiwi Liliek , Fitriani Henny , Anggraini Dina Dewi
Published: August 2023

ABSTRAK Di Indonesia pre eklamsi menjadi risiko yang paling membahayakan bagi ibu hamil. Pre eklamsi merupakan suatu kondisi akibat tekanan darah tinggi yang tidak terkontrol pada ibu hamil, jika kondisi pre eklamsi tidak dapat ditanganani, dapat berkembang menjadi eklamsi ataupun komplikasi kehamilan yang tentunya berdampak bagi ibu dan janin. Pre eklamsi sendiri di Jawa Barat memang sudah masuk dalam kegiatan Zero Mother Mortality Preeklmpsia (ZOOM) sejak Maret tahun 2017, di mana visinya menurunkan AKI serendah mungkin, dalam hal ini pre eklamsi menjadi sasaran utama karena factor risiko dapat dikenali dan dicegah, sarana prasarannya telah tersebar luas di Jawa Barat. Penelitian-penelitian dilakukan sebagai upaya terus menelaah factor risiko terbanyak penyebab pre eklamsi. Maka berdasarkan latarbelakang di atas, perlunya diteliti faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan kejadian pre eklamsi di Jawa Barat. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan kejadian pre eklamsi di Jawa Barat. Jenis penelitian menggunakan metode deskriptif korelasi   onal dengan pendekatan cross sectional, yang menggunakan data sekunder. Dalam penelitian ini untuk mengetahui antara variabel independent (umur, paritas, pendidikan, pekerjaan, jarak kehamilan, riwayat hipertensi, usia kehamilan dan gemelli/kehamilan kembar). Dengan variabel dependen (pre eklamsi). Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan kejadian pre eklamsi di Jawa Barat. Jumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini yaitu 140, dengan teknik simple random sampling. Ada hubungan umur dengan kejadian Pre eklamsi, tidak ada hubungan pendidikan dengan kejadian pre eklamsi, tidak ada hubungan pekerjaan dengan kejadian pre eklamsi, ada hubungan jarak kehamilan dengan kejadian pre eklamsi, tidak ada hubungan usia kehamilan  dengan kejadian pre eklamsi, ada hubungan paritas kehamilan dengan kejadian Pre eklamsi, ada hubungan riwayat hipertensi dengan kejadian pre eklamsi, dan tidak ada hubungan gemelli atau kehamilan kembar dengan kejadian pre eklamsi. Jadi dengan melihat kesimpulan ini peran perawat dan tenaga kesehatan agar lebih rajin melakukan sistem pendekatan risiko dan peningkatan sistem rujukan yang cepat tanggap, sehingga cepat tertangani ibu hamil dengan kasus pre eklamsi. Kata Kunci : Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan, Pre-eklamsi, Jawa Barat
Status of Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen (HBsAg) Deposition in Renal Tissue among Glomerulonephritis Patients
Authors: Rahman GM Hafizur , Yusuf Md Abdullah , Alam Muhammad Rafiqul , Rahman Hossain Muhammad Mustafijur , Taslima Al Asma Ul , Ahmed Faruque
Published: August 2023

Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) related glomerulonephritis (GN) may be found in HBV seropositive as well as seronegative patients. HBV may present in the renal tissue of such patients.
Objective: The purpose of the present study was to assess status of HBsAg deposition in renal tissue among glomerulonephritis patients.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Nephrology at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh during the period of July 2015 to June 2016. All diagnosed GN patients both HBV seropositive and seronegative aged more than 18 years of both sexes admitted in the department of Nephrology BSMMU were taken as the study population. Serological tests both HBsAg and anti-HBc (total) were done to identify the HBV seropositive and seronegative individuals by ELISA technique and Chemiluminescense Method respectively. Renal biopsy was done percutaneously through a posterior approach. Immunohistochemistry and one core were preserved in normal saline for direct immunofluorescence (DIF). Both test tubes were sent to find out histological features and presence of HBsAg in renal biopsy tissue in Pathology Department of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka.
Results: HBsAg antigen in renal tissue was found in 2 patients among 7 patients who were seropositive for both HBsAg and Anti-HBc antibody (total), 2 patients among 8 patients who were HBsAg seronegative but Anti-HBc (total) seropositive, 2 patients among 38 patients who were seronegative for both HBsAg and Anti-HBc (total). There were no patients in this study who was HBsAg seropositive but Anti HBc (total) seronegative. Total 11.3% (6 patients) of renal biopsy specimens were found to have HBsAg deposits which included 3 cases of Membranoproliferative GN and one of each of Membranous nephropathy, Mesangial proliferative GN and IgA nephropathy.
Conclusion: The high rate of HBsAg deposits has been found in renal tissue among GN patients.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Microbiology, January 2022;16(1):14-18
Antecedent Infections and Hospital Outcomes in Demyelinating and Axonal type of Guillain-Barre Syndrome among adult Patients
Authors: Islam Md Zakirul , Ara Anjuman , Hasan Syeda Marufa , Yusuf Md Abdullah , Karim Rezaul , Hoque Md Azharul , Mohammad Quazi Deen
Published: August 2023

Background: Many differences are observed with respect to hospital outcome among demyelinating and axonal type of Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
Objective: Aims of this study was to compare the hospital outcome at discharge among demyelinating and axonal type of Guillain-Barre syndrome.
Methodology: This prospective observational study was conducted from Oct, 2017 to September, 2018 at the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh. All demyelinating and axonal variant of GBS, presented within 2 weeks were included in this study. The clinical parameters were taken for baseline analysis. Outcomes were measured at discharge by MRC score, length of hospital and ICU stay, recovery and death.
Results: Out of 108 GBS cases 55 (50.9%) demyelinating & 53 (49.1%) were axonal subtype. Mean age; 40.20 ± 16.26 vs. 32.43 ± 14.93 years in demyelinating vs. axonal cases (p=0.011). Symptom onset and nadir of weakness are quicker in axonal than demyelinating cases (8.47±4.97 vs. 12.36±7.94) (p=0.017) and (6.7 ± 4.5 vs. 8.36 ± 4.59) (p=0.022)] days. Baseline MRC score were (18.04±9.85 vs 12.94±9.91) (p=0.009) demyelinating vs. axonal cases. At discharge, Mean MRC score, length of hospital stay, length of ICU stay were, (22.15±9.38 vs 17.39±9.46; p=0.013); (15.13±17.60 vs 23.58±23.55) days (p=0.038)} and (28.69±23.28 vs 37.0±20.01) days respectively.
Conclusion: Hospital outcome of GBS patients is favorable to demyelinating subtype in respect of MRC score, length of hospital stay, length of ICU stay and also death and survivability.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Microbiology, January 2022;16(1):19-24
A Case Report on Drug-Induced Hepatic Failure in a Young Child Infected with HAV
Authors: Akther Tahmina , Saha Shamoli , Islam SM Rashed Ul , Mosleh Taskina
Published: August 2023

Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is typical enterovirus that may cause liver damage. This infection may vary in intensity from a few weeks of moderate sickness to many months of severe illness. It may sometimes lead to liver failure and death, especially in individuals with a preexisting health condition or a compromised immune system. Hepatitis A infection is most common in children in developing countries. A very tiny percentage of those who have hepatitis A may die from fulminant hepatitis or extrahepatic manifestations. One of the main causes of liver damage is an adverse drug reaction, which may require withdrawing the offending medication, being hospitalized, or even undergoing liver transplantation. The most frequent cause of acute liver failure is, in fact, drug-induced hepatotoxicity. Acetaminophen is usually used in mild analgesic or antipyretic with in-dose limitations. Use of Acetaminophen during a prodromal period of Hepatitis A may induce acute liver failure from which mild ascites and pleural effusion may develop. There have been isolated cases of these pediatric Hepatitis A symptoms occurring in isolation, but it is highly unusual for them to coexist. In this article, a young boy with Hepatitis A infection is described who had both of these pleural effusions and ascites at the same time. Hepatitis A in children with drug-induced consequences such as liver failure is carefully treated. First-care clinicians must be aware of paracetamol-induced juvenile hepatitis extrahepatic symptoms. This article recommends before fever therapy cause of fever should be excluded.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Microbiology, July 2022;16(2):72-75
Epidemiology, Classification, Clinical Variations and Laboratory Diagnosis of Dermatophytes: A Narrative Review
Authors: Khan Samia Afreen
Published: August 2023

Dermatophyte is a keratinophilic fungus which can invade keratinized tissue cause dermatophytosis. It is one of the major superficial fungal infections. According to World Health Organization (WHO), 20-25% world population is affected by dermatophytes. Tinea or ring worm infection may have similar feature with other skin diseases. For this reason, identification is necessary in those cases. The aim of this study was to identify different species of dermatophytes causing dermatophytosis at a tertiary care hospital in Bangladesh by Microscopy, culture and PCR
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Microbiology, July 2022;16(2):65-71
Análisis de los métodos implementados para el control de la gestión energética en vehículos eléctricos
Authors: Serrano-Márquez María , Collado Edwin , Sáez Yessica
Published: August 2023

Las consecuencias de la contaminación ambiental causada por los gases de efecto invernadero son cada vez más notables a nivel mundial, las cuales son provocadas en gran medida por los vehículos de combustión interna. Esto ha llevado a que con el pasar de los años se desarrollen estrategias a fin de minimizar estos problemas, siendo una de las más prometedoras la implementación de vehículos eléctricos (VEs). Panamá cuenta actualmente con un plan de movilidad estratégica cuyo año meta es el 2030. Este plan tiene como objetivo que un porcentaje de vehículos eléctricos distribuidos en el sector público, privado y gubernamental entren en circulación, no obstante, para lograr esto el país debe estar preparado para afrontar las nuevas cargas que representan los vehículos eléctricos. En esta investigación se estudiaron técnicas de gestión energética de vehículos eléctricos como lo es el hosting capacity, en donde se concluyó que con la implementación de modelos matemáticos y softwares como OpenDSS es posible conocer el punto crítico de penetración que soporta el sistema eléctrico, lo cual es una información fundamental para este tipo de estudios. Además, en cuanto al análisis de la huella de carbono, se recomienda la evaluación del Indicador de Intensidad de Carbono (ACI) desde la perspectiva de las tecnologías de movilidad eléctrica, con el fin de obtener datos que verdaderamente sean de ayuda para solucionar este problema.
Evaluación del cumplimiento de la Ley No. 42 sobre equiparación de oportunidades en el Campus Víctor Levi Sasso de la Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá
Authors: Solís Jesusa , Yang Xiaoying , Lay Tatiana , González Enith
Published: August 2023

La inclusión educativa como enfoque global es uno de los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas. Para llevar adelante el proceso de la inclusión educativa, se deben ofrecer facilidades en el entorno físico institucional. El objetivo primordial de esta investigación es evaluar el cumplimiento de la Ley No.42 sobre equiparación de oportunidades para las personas con discapacidad en el Campus Víctor Levi Sasso de la Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá. La realización del estudio de campo se hizo a través de un recorrido en las instalaciones del campus aunado a entrevistas semiestructuradas dirigidas a profesores y encuestas a la comunidad universitaria. Se obtuvieron las mediciones de las accesibilidades urbanísticas constatando el estado actual del campus relacionado a la infraestructura inclusiva y como esto afecta el nivel de productividad de las personas con discapacidad. Los datos obtenidos permitieron comprobar que algunos elementos urbanísticos poseen mediciones diferentes a las establecidas por ley, por lo que se planteó una propuesta de mejora con adecuaciones de las accesibilidades urbanísticas y arquitectónicas.
Aprovechamiento de virutas metálicas como adición en la mezcla de concreto
Authors: Miranda Mauricio , Morales Yurianis , Sánchez Gabriel , Caballero Karen
Published: August 2023

El objetivo de la investigación es aprovechar las virutas metálicas, residuo de las industrias metal mecánica, como adición a la mezcla de concreto y verificar si ésta contribuye a generar un aumento en la resistencia mecánica. Primero, se hizo una recolección de fibras metálicas, para posteriormente clasificarlas respecto a medidas de longitud, ancho y grosor especifico. Se desarrollaron ensayos granulométricos con la finalidad de verificar si los agregados cumplían con las exigencias especificadas en la ASTM C136, de tal forma, que una vez comprobado se realizó un diseño de mezcla para una resistencia de 3000 psi. Se fabricaron probetas con porcentajes de 0.2 %, 0.4 %. 0.6 % y 0.8 % de virutas de acero, en función del peso total del elemento; para después efectuar los correspondientes ensayos a compresión a los 7 días y 28 días, aplicando los procedimiento y especificaciones técnicas estipulados en la ASTM C39. Adicional, previo a los ensayos de rotura se lleva a cabo el curado adecuado de los especímenes a evaluar, de acuerdo con los procedimientos establecidos en la Norma ASTM C192. Una vez obtenidos los datos de carga de rotura, se efectuaron los cálculos para cuantificar la densidad y la resistencia obtenida por las probetas a los 7 días y 28 días. Después, con estos valores se llevaron a cabo comparaciones de resistencia, entre las probetas simples y las probetas con fibras, además se generaron gráficas de dispersión con el objetivo de visualizar una posible correlación entre la resistencia obtenida en función del porcentaje de fibras agregadas a la mezcla de concreto.
Impacto de la pandemia por COVID-19 en la salud mental de personas con trastornos psiquiátricos
Authors: Martinez Cristina , Rubio Evelyn , Oviedo Diana
Published: August 2023

El objetivo de esta investigación fue comparar el impacto de la pandemia por COVID-19 en la salud mental y la conducta adaptativa entre un grupo de participantes con trastornos mentales y un grupo control sano residentes en Panamá. Se utilizó un diseño cuantitativo, no experimental de tipo transversal con un alcance descriptivo y correlacional. Se obtuvo una muestra de 14 sujetos con trastornos mentales (depresión, ansiedad y estrés) y 22 sujetos control sanos, con edades entre los 18 años y 30 años. Se administró un cuestionario sociodemográfico, la Escala de Impacto del Evento Revisada (IES-R), la Escala de Depresión, Ansiedad y Estrés (DASS-21) y el Cuestionario de Adaptación de Bell. Los resultados indican diferencias significativas entre las escalas para los dos grupos. El grupo con trastornos tuvo más síntomas de depresión (p=0.019), ansiedad (p<0.001) y estrés(p=0.015). Además, presentó mayores síntomas de estrés postraumático (p<0.001) y un peor nivel de adaptación general (p=0.012). Al dividir a los participantes en función de su diagnóstico (depresión, ansiedad y bipolar), los resultados arrojaron diferencias en las escalas de DASS-21 ansiedad (p=0.002), depresión (p=0.030), IES-R (p=0.030), y Bell escala de familia (p=0.005), siendo las diferencias entre el grupo control y el grupo de ansiedad. Este estudio es uno de los únicos en la región, y a nuestro conocimiento el único en Panamá en estudiar la salud mental de personas con trastornos mentales durante la pandemia por COVID-19.
Assessment of Genetic Diversity and Stability Performance of Selected Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) Genotypes
Authors: IT Lawal , FC Akintunde , CO Alake , JBO Porbeni
Published: August 2023

Despite soybean high economic value in many countries of Africa, the crop has received little attention with respect to genetic diversity and yield stability. Hence, inadequate production of soybean in Nigeria occasioned by lack of high-yielding improved varieties and unstable yields among others need to be investigated. This study assessed the diversity and yield stability in soybean genotypes for appropriate selection for improvement programme. Twenty- four soybean genotypes obtained from the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan were grown at the Teaching and Research Farms of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (Latitude 7°15 ?N and Longitude 3°25 ?E), Institute of Agriculture Research and Training, Ibadan, Oyo State (Latitude 7°23 ?N and Longitude 3°27 ?E) and Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu, Lagos State (Latitude 6°37 ?N and Longitude 3°30 ?E). Plantings were done in Abeokuta in May, 2017, Lagos and Ibadan in May and June, 2018, respectively. The experiments were laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design with three replicates across the three locations. Data collected were subjected to Statistical Analysis. Results showed that the genotypes evaluated differed significantly (p<0.05) for agronomic characters, indicating the possibility of selecting soybean genotypes with superior seed yield characters. Dendrogram generated from Ward Linkage Clustering grouped the twenty-four soybean genotypes into five clusters, indicating genetic similarity and diversity among the genotypes. The AMMI analysis revealed that the total variance in soybean grain yield accounted for, by genotypes (G), environment (E) and genotype x environment interaction, with values of 43.00, 28.18 and 28.81%, respectively. Genotype TGx2004-10F was unstable across environments, but had high seed yield in Lagos. Genotype Selection Index (GSI), which combines both AMMI Stability Value and mean seed yield, revealed genotypes TGx1990-3F, TGx2010-11F, TGx1990-80F, TGx1991- 10F and TGx1987-62F were stable with higher seed yield across the tested environments. These genotypes are therefore suitable for cultivation across the environments and are thus recommended.
Development of a Simple English Book to Improve Vocabulary Mastery for X-1 Grade Students at SMAS Raudlatul Ulum Gondanglegi
Authors: Solihah Mufidatus , Mubarok Tyas Alhim , Saifudin Ahmad
Published: August 2023

Vocabulary is an important component in English and the main supporting aspect for mastering a language. English is an international language that is often used in conversations between countries. English skills in the modern era are needed, especially in the world of work and education. After observing X-1 grade students at SMAS Raudlatul Ulum Gondanglegi, researchers found a problem with students' lack of vocabulary skills. Therefore, researchers created learning media that can improve students’ vocabulary skills, namely The Simple English Book learning media. Researchers used development research methods with the ADDIE research model; Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The Simple English Book learning media obtained validation results from media experts of 82.5%, meaning that the media was included in the very valid category and 60% of learning experts, which meant that the media was quite valid, and the average results of the questionnaire for all student responses to the media received 2,002.5 and from the teacher response questionnaire for the English superior program, it was obtained 77.5%, in conclusion, learning media is learning media that is interesting, easy to use and easy to understand.
The Implementation of Assessment in Teaching English in Merdeka Curriculum
Authors: Astari Dewa Ayu Made Juli , Padmadewi Ni Nyoman , Dewi Ni Luh Putu Eka Sulistia
Published: August 2023

This study aimed to examine the implementation of assessment in teaching English within the Merdeka curriculum at SMK N 3 Sukawati. This study investigated the implementation of formative assessment in teaching English in the Merdeka curriculum. This research employed a case study. The subjects of this study were two tenth-grade English teachers selected using a purposive sampling technique and also tenth-grade students. The data were collected and analysed using qualitative methods. Observation, document analysis, and interviews were employed to gather the data. This study used the theory from Miles and Huberman (1994). The study revealed that teachers had quite optimally implemented formative. Teachers used performance through presentations and role-play for formative assessment. In addition, lacks were also found when the teachers carried out the assessment, namely, the teacher did not use the assessment rubric and did not provide feedback on student assessment results.
Textual Metafunction Analysis about Education News Text on Selected National Online Newspapers
Authors: Hidayah Shela Noviriantika , Wihadi Marwito , Rahmatunisa Wulan
Published: August 2023

The textual meta function is about the verbal world, especially the flow of information in a text, and is concerned with clauses as messages. In each meta function an analysis of a clause gives a different kind of structure composed from a different set of elements. The aim of this study was to analyze and identify the functions took from three different online newspapers, Jakarta Post, Jakarta Globe, and Tempo, with the context of educational news on the topic, "Merdeka Belajar Curriculum". This study used a qualitative approach as its methodology. The data was taken from the websites of Jakarta Post, Jakarta Globe, and Tempo. A functional English grammar was employed to analyze the data. Based on the study's findings, it identified three themes present in the Jakarta Post, Jakarta Globe, and Tempo: topical, interpersonal, and textual. Topical theme consisted of 43.5% of the article is unmarked theme and 16.5% marked theme. Interpersonal theme consisted of 3% of the article is modal adjunct, 4% is vocatives, and 6.5% is finite. Textual theme consisted of 2% of the article is conjunctive adjunct and 24.5% is conjunctions. The result is that in online newspapers related to education, topical themes are more prevalent, whereas interpersonal themes are less common. The function of Theme-Rheme used on educational news has a different definition for each type. In the findings, topical themes are more prevalent in the news. The topical theme used a simple structure so the article can be understood. However, the percentage of each type is different between the three newspapers, the effectiveness of each media in conveying information based on its advantages and disadvantages is constant.
The THE STUDENTS’ VIEWS ON THE USE OF COMIC IN TEACHING AND LEARNING	ENGLISH
Authors: Wicaksono Dicka Dwi
Published: August 2023

This qualitative research describes how students view when using comic media as a tool in the teaching and learning process in English. Researchers interviewed 22 students of SMPN 2 Dau One Roof, of which there were 16 male students and 6 female students. The results of this interview found that there were 16 students who had read comics and that was more than half the number of students in the class. From the results obtained, teachers can use comic media as a tool in the teaching and learning process in English. Comics can be indesign as interesting as possible, such as the use of pictures and colors so that students are more interested in reading comics so that children's interest in reading grows more and also the material conveyed through comic media can be conveyed properly.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA FLASHCARD UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN MENULIS PUISI SISWA KELAS VII SMPN 10 SOKAN KALIMANTAN BARAT
Authors: Budan Budan , Rachman Anita Kurnia , Sumarti Endang
Published: August 2023

Keterampilan  menulis  puisi  adalah  keterampilan  sastra  yang  harus  dicapai siswa  dengan  tekun  berlatih  sehingga  dapat  mengubah  ide  dan  gagasannya menjadi karya puisi. Latar belakang penelitian ini adalah rendahnya keterampilan menulis  puisi  siswa  Kelas  Siswa  VII  SMPN  10  Sokan  Kalimantan  Barat. Penelitian  ini   bertujuan    untuk  mengembangkan,  serta  menguji  kelayakan  dan keefektifan  media “Flashcard untuk Menulis Puisi”. Jenis  penelitian  adalah  Penelitian  dan  Pengembangan  dengan  model ADDIE.  Prosedur  penelitian  yaitu  analyze,  design,  development,  implementation dan  evaluation.  Subjek  penelitian  adalah  20  siswa  kelas  Siswa  VII  SMPN  10  Sokan  Kalimantan  Barat.  Pengumpulan  data  menggunakan  observasi,  tes,  wawancara, angket dan dokumen.  Teknik  analisis data menggunakan analisis data  produk, analisis data awal, uji  hipotesis,  dan  uji n-gain. Hasil  penelitian  menunjukkan  media  “Flashcard  untuk  Menulis  Puisi  ”sangat  layak  digunakan  dengan  presentase  rata-rata  penilaian  ahli  materi 86,63%  dan ahli media 90,21%. Terdapat peningkatan rata-rata nilai siswa  sebanyak  72%, hasil  perhitungan  N-Gain  sebesar  0,559107  dengan  kriteria  sedang, dan hasil uji  perbedaan rata-rata menunjukkan bahwa data sig (2-tailed)  0,000  <  0,05,  sehingga disimpulkan  bahwa  rata-rata  nilai  antara  pretest  dan  posttest  mengalami perubahan  signifikan. Simpulan  penelitian:  media  “Flashcard  untuk  Menulis  Puisi”  layak  dan efektif  digunakan  dalam  kegiatan  pembelajaran  materi  puisi  oleh  Siswa  VII  SMPN  10  Sokan  Kalimantan  Barat.  Saran  penelitian  selanjutnya:  lebih  teliti  dalam  perencanaan  pengembangan  media  flashcard,  sebaiknya  dikembangkan sesuai kebutuhan serta karakteristik siswa.
MENGEMBANGKAN APLIKASI PERMAINAN ANIMASI KOSAKATA UNTUK PRONOUNCIATION
Authors: Ningrum Christina Retna , Ifianti Trisnian , Adi Adi
Published: August 2023

Pendidikan anak usia dini merupakan tanggung jawab bersama antara keluarga, sekolah dan masyarakat. Kurangnya kemampuan mengeja atau mengulang kata dalam bahasa Inggris (Phonic) pada anak usia 4 - 5 tahun disebabkan teknik pembelajaran dan media yang digunakan belum mampu menarik minat anak. Tujuan pengembangan media permainan animasi kosakata bergambar untuk TK adalah agar anak usia dini dapat berkonsentrasi dan memahami isi materi sehingga mampu mengulang kata sederhana dengan pengucapan yang benar. Peneliti menyusun pengembang media permainan animasi kosakata bergambar dalam pembelajaran bahasa Inggris, dengan membuat rancangan Research and Development (R&D), yaitu penelitian yang digunakan untuk menghasilkan produk tertentu, dan menguji validitas produk tersebut. Prosedur Penelitian dan Pengembangan ini merupakan adaptasi dari teori Sugiono, yaitu : 1) Potensi dan Masalah, 2) Pengumpulan Data, 3) Desain Produk, 4) Validasi Desain, 5) Uji Coba Pemakaian, 6) Revisi Produk, 7) Uji Coba Pemakaian, 8) Revisi Desain. Uji Coba Produk, 8) Revisi Desain. Uji Coba Produk, 8) Revisi Desain. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis kualitatif dan kuantitatif dalam bentuk persentase.
M MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MENULIS IKLAN DENGAN MODEL BLENDED LEARNING
Authors: Aziz Muhammad Nur , Salamah Umi
Published: August 2023

Kegiatan pembelajaran merupakan kegiatan yang sangat penting dan menjadi kebutuhan bagi setiap manusia. Oleh karena itu dengan pembelajaran maka setiap manusia dapat memiliki perkembangan dengan baik. Kegiatan pembelajaran tersebut dapat berlangsung di sekolah maupun di rumah dengan harapan pembelajaran yang dilaksanakan dapat efektif. Kegiatan pembelajaran yang efektif terdapat bebrapa komponen, antara lain mengenai pendidik atau tutor, para peserta didik, model pembelajaran, media pembelajaran, materi pembelajaran, serta strategi yang dilaksanakan dalam pembelajaran. Dalam pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia terdapat komponen yang sangat penting dan sangat berpengaruh antara lain yakni menyimak, berbicara, membaca, dan menulis. Akan tetapi, dalam ketrampilan berbahasa dikelompokan menjadi dua kategori antara lain yaitu aspek Reseptif dan aspek Produktif. Pada aspek reseptif yaitu aspek penerimaan yang dapat dilihat dalam kegiatan menyimak dan membaca sedangkan aspek produktif adalah aspek yang bersifat memproduksi bahasa yang dapat dilihat dalam kegiatan berbicara dan menulis.
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris Interaktif Berbasis Android Untuk Kelas VIII di SMP PGRI 01 Gedangan
Authors: Krisdayanti Sinta Maya , Hadwijaya Munawwir
Published: August 2023

Abstrak

Penelitian ini dibuat berdasarkan fenomena kurangnya media pembelajaran bahasa inggris yang menarik untuk digunakan di SMP PGRI 01 Gedangan. Berlatarbelakang akan hal ini, peneliti melakukan pengembangan media pembelajaran bahasa inggris interaktif berbasis android untuk kelas VIII di  SMP PGRI 01 Gedangan.  Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan media pembelajaran berbasis android yang dapat digunakan pada Smart phone  siswa sekaligus meninjau tingkat kelayakannya sehingga dapat menghasilkan media pembelajaran yang efektif dan layak digunakan. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan wawancara, observasi dan angket-angket yang meliputi angket validasi ahli media, ahli materi dan respon peserta didik. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian dan pengembangan atau Research and Development (R&D). Prosedur pengembangan mengikuti prosedur Borg dan Gall yang disederhanakan ke dalam model pengembangan ADDIE yaitu analisis, Desain, Pengembangan, implementasi dan evaluasi.  Hasil penilaian yang dilakukan menunjukkan bahwa media interaktif berbasis android ini mempunyai kelayakan yang sangat baik menurut ahli media dengan persentase 92,5%, ahli materi 80% dan respon peserta didik 89,80% yang berarti Media Pembelajaran ini “Sangat Layak” digunakan.
Penggunaan Bahasa Gaul Dalam Perspektif Kalangan Remaja
Authors: Putri Anugerah Ramanda Savira , Suhaimy Ayu Ruddam , Wardhana Nabila Rachma Fuji
Published: August 2023

Dalam kehidupan sehari-hari manusia tidak pernah lepas akan pemakaian bahasa. Karena, Bahasa sebagai alat komunikasi yang paling efektif, mutlak, dan penting bagi setiap bangsa. Media sosial mempengaruhi perkembangan bahasa. Bahasa gaul adalah bahasa khas remaja (kata-katanya diubah-ubah sedemikian rupa, sehingga hanya bisa dimengerti di antara mereka) bisa dipahami oleh hampir seluruh remaja di tanah air yang terjangkau oleh media massa, padahal istilah-istilah itu berkembang, berubah dan bertambah hampir setiap hari. Mahasiswa adalah peserta didik yang belajar di perguruan tinggi. Tujuan penggunaan bahasa gaul yakni agar apa yang disampaikan singkat, jelas dan agar sedikit keren, namun tanpa mahasiswa sadari isi pesan tersebut telah yang jauh dari kaedah bahasa. Bahasa meliputi ungkapan, pengucapan kata, dan konstruksi yang telah dipakai dalam jangka waktu yang lama. Ungkapan, pilihan kata, dan konstruksi itu dipilih oleh penutur dari generasi yang berbeda dengan frekuensi yang berbeda pula. Bahkan, ada bagian bahasa, lebih-lebih pada tataran leksikal dan sintaksis, yang dirasakan berbeda oleh para penutur yang "modern" dengan yang "kuno". Ungkapan kuno tidak disediakan untuk penutur yang "berpandangan modern" atau "bahasa generasi tua" disediakan untuk penutur muda.
Pengaruh Metode Gambar dan Lagu Terhadap Peningkatan Kosakata Bahasa Inggris Anak Tk
Authors: Khoiriyah Asro'atul , Rahmah Tities Hijratur
Published: August 2023

This study aims to determine the method of pictures and songs to increase the English vocabulary of kindergarten children. This research is an experimental research using Control Group Post-test Design. The population of this research is kindergarten children. The research sample was taken using a total sampling technique, all of the population was used as a sample. The research instrument is a test of the results of the English vocabulary of kindergarten children. Data analysis was taken from the results of the students' post-test. Furthermore, descriptive test, normality test, homogeneity test, and independent sample t test were carried out. The results showed that the average test value of the experimental class was greater than the average value of the control class. The independent test sample t test has a significance less than 0.05 so it can be concluded that there is a difference between the results of the English vocabulary of the experimental class and the control class, where the experimental class has a better score than the control class.

Keywords: Picture and song method, Vocabulary Improvement, English

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui metode gambar dan lagu untuk meningkatkan kosakata bahasa Inggris anak TK. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah eksperimen dengan menggunakan Control Group Post-test Design. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah anak TK. Sampel penelitian diambil dengan teknik total sampling, seluruh populasi dijadikan sampel. Instrumen penelitian berupa tes hasil kosakata bahasa Inggris anak TK. Analisis data diambil dari hasil post-test siswa. Selanjutnya dilakukan uji deskriptif, uji normalitas, uji homogenitas, dan uji independent sample t test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata nilai tes kelas eksperimen lebih besar dari nilai rata-rata kelas kontrol. Uji independent sample t test memiliki signifikansi lebih kecil dari 0,05 sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan hasil kosakata bahasa Inggris kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol, dimana kelas eksperimen memiliki skor yang lebih baik dari kelas kontrol.
Analysis of Risky Sexual Behaviors among Students
Authors: Asfia Fida , Ferial Linardita
Published: August 2023

Sexual behavior has impacts on health, some of them are sexually transmitted diseases, such as HIV, the increasing rate of abortion among adolescents, and early-age pregnancies. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between age, sex, exposure to pornography, knowledge, and attitude towards risky sexual behavior. This research was conducted to students at a private university in Banten. The samples of this study were 80 students selected by using simple random sampling method. The hypothesis testing was performed using the formula for testing the difference between two proportions. The research instrument was a questionnaire. The univariate and bivariate analysis was conducted by using chi-Square test. The research findings revealed that the majority of respondents engaged in risky sexual behavior (51.25%). There was a correlation between the variable of sex (pv= 0.001), exposure to pornography (pv = 0.000), and attitude (pv = 0.026) with risky sexual behavior. Respondents who were exposed to pornography had a 31-fold higher risk of engaging in risky sexual behavior compared to those who were not exposed to pornography. Additionally, respondents with a negative attitude had a 2-fold higher risk of engaging in risky sexual behavior compared to respondents with a positive attitude.  On the other hand, the variable of age (pv = 0.949) and knowledge (pv = 0.814) were found to have no correlation with risky sexual behavior. Based on the aforementioned explanation, one approach to controlling risky sexual behavior was by promoting the development of a positive self-concept among adolescents.
LANGUAGE LEARNING STRATEGIES IN ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS: GAINING THE PERSPECTIVE OF NURSING STUDENTS
Authors: Ibrahim Fatimah Layba , Nurhaeni Heni , Yundayani Audi , Alghadari Fiki
Published: August 2023

The use of English in medical contexts is rising globally. The English for nursing purposes assists students meet the requirement by addressing their needs in the context of nursing, particularly their speaking abilities. However, the shift from offline to online learning has an effect on nursing students' opportunity to practice their English-speaking skills. This study attempts to identify the language learning strategies (LLS) that nursing students employ to improve their speaking abilities for vocational objectives. Forty nursing students from an Indonesian nursing academy were the study's respondents. A questionnaire was used to obtain the data. This study found that (1) in the memory LLS, 92.5 percent of students tend to translate Indonesian sentences into English and produce them orally. In addition, they attempt to recall new English terms by pronouncing them; (2) in the cognitive LLS, 95% of them prefer to practice speaking in front of the mirror; (3) in the compensation LLS, 92.5% of them practice catching the other speaker's main point; (4) in the metacognitive LLS, 95% of them correct their mistakes on their own; (5) in the affective LLS, 95% of them encourage themselves to speak; and (6) in the social LLS, 92.5% of the students practice asking the other speaker to clarify what. According to the findings of the study, nursing students demonstrate an appropriate use of LLS, which results in their English acquisition.
ROS induced lipid peroxidation and their role in ferroptosis
Authors: Endale Hiwot Tezera , Tesfaye Winta , Mengstie Tiget Ayelgn
Published: August 2023

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a crucial part in the process of cell death, including apoptosis, autophagy, and ferroptosis. ROS involves in the oxidation of lipids and generate 4-hydroxynonenal and other compounds associated with it. Ferroptosis may be facilitated by lipid peroxidation of phospholipid bilayers. In order to offer novel ideas and directions for the investigation of disorders connected to these processes, we evaluate the function of ROS in lipid peroxidation which ultimately leads to ferroptosis as well as proposed crosstalk mechanisms between ferroptosis and other types programmed cell death.
Heterologous expression, purification and structural features of native Dictyostelium discoideum dye-decolorizing peroxidase bound to a natively incorporated heme
Authors: Kalkan Özlem , Kantamneni Sravya , Brings Lea , Han Huijong , Bean Richard , Mancuso Adrian P. , Koua Faisal H. M.
Published: August 2023

The Dictyostelium discoideum dye-decolorizing peroxidase (DdDyP) is a newly discovered peroxidase, which belongs to a unique class of heme peroxidase family that lacks homology to the known members of plant peroxidase superfamily. DdDyP catalyzes the H2O2-dependent oxidation of a wide-spectrum of substrates ranging from polycyclic dyes to lignin biomass, holding promise for potential industrial and biotechnological applications. To study the molecular mechanism of DdDyP, highly pure and functional protein with a natively incorporated heme is required, however, obtaining a functional DyP-type peroxidase with a natively bound heme is challenging and often requires addition of expensive biosynthesis precursors. Alternatively, a heme in vitro reconstitution approach followed by a chromatographic purification step to remove the excess heme is often used. Here, we show that expressing the DdDyP peroxidase in ×2 YT enriched medium at low temperature (20°C), without adding heme supplement or biosynthetic precursors, allows for a correct native incorporation of heme into the apo-protein, giving rise to a stable protein with a strong Soret peak at 402 nm. Further, we crystallized and determined the native structure of DdDyP at a resolution of 1.95 Å, which verifies the correct heme binding and its geometry. The structural analysis also reveals a binding of two water molecules at the distal site of heme plane bridging the catalytic residues (Arg239 and Asp149) of the GXXDG motif to the heme-Fe(III) via hydrogen bonds. Our results provide new insights into the geometry of native DdDyP active site and its implication on DyP catalysis.
Clinical relevance of expanded quantitative urine culture in health and disease
Authors: Deen Nadia S. , Ahmed Akash , Tasnim Nazifa Tabassum , Khan Nabila
Published: August 2023

“Expanded quantitative urine culture (EQUC)” is an enhanced culture protocol for the detection of viable microbes in urine specimens. Using a large volume of urine and different sets of cultural conditions, EQUC is able to uncover a wide range of bacteria and fungi (yeasts) that were otherwise undetected by the standard urinary culture. In addition to common urinary pathogens, EQUC has been shown to detect emerging and new pathogens, and commensal microbiota. Although the usefulness of EQUC protocol in clinical set up has not yet been fully established, recent studies have demonstrated that EQUC can provide valuable information regarding symptom resolution, treatment responses and diagnosis of major urinary disorders including urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence and other lower urinary tract symptoms. EQUC may also help in evaluating the utility of beneficial microbiota as biotherapeutics. This narrative minireview describes the current research findings regarding the clinical utility of EQUC in characterizing the role of urinary microbiome and uropathogens in health and disease. The literature which are written in English, available on “PubMed” and contain any of the terms- “expanded quantitative urine culture”, “enhanced quantitative urine culture” and “EQUC” in the abstracts were used as the source articles to prepare this minireview.
Predicting students’ math self-concepts to explain gender differences through teachers’ judgments and students’ perceived teachers’ judgments
Authors: Reschke Katharina , Steinmayr Ricarda , Spinath Birgit
Published: August 2023

The present study examined to what extent teachers’ judgments of students’ aptitude and students’ perceived teachers’ judgments explain gender differences in the early development of students’ math self-concepts. A sample of N = 519 elementary school students was investigated at four measurement occasions from the end of third until the end of fourth grade. We assessed students’ self-concepts and their perceived teachers’ judgments of their aptitude in math. Teachers (N = 27) judged students’ aptitude in math and provided students’ math grades. First, we found significant gender differences in students’ math self-concepts, teachers’ judgments, and students’ perceived teachers’ judgments, but not in students’ math grades. Second, structural equation models showed that teachers’ judgments of students’ aptitude as well as students’ perceived teachers’ judgments of students’ aptitude longitudinally predicted students’ self-concepts. Mediation analyzes demonstrated that teachers’ judgments and students’ perceived teachers’ judgments contributed to gender differences in students’ math self-concepts. Implications for future research and practice are discussed.