bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Intellectual Property Management Capacity in Tanzania: Perception of Researchers in Academia and Research Institutions of Health and Allied Sciences
Authors: Mashoto Kijakazi Obed
Published: December 2022

Background: Intellectual Property (IP) management is a fundamental element in putting intellectual property to work for the public good. This study aimed at assessing the perception of the research community on intellectual Property Management (IPM) capacity in universities of health and allied sciences, and health research institutions in Tanzania. Methods: A total of 148 respondents which included scientists, researchers and postgraduate students from 18 institutions in Tanzania returned the filled in self-administered online questionnaire (59.4% response rate). Results: Most respondents (76.5%) were of the view that social and economic development are the priorities of their institutions but not intellectual property (IP) commercialisation as only a few (18%) reported that their institutions have arrangement with local industries and 22% said that their institutions have functioning intellectual Property Management Office (IPMO). About 30% of the respondents reported that IP policies exist in their institutions. In most cases, respondents were of the view that the need for effective management of IP (86.7%) triggered the institution’s decision to have IP policy. Among the respondents who stated that their institutions have IP policy, slightly over one third to a half acknowledged that their institutions’ IP policies intend to regulate mechanisms for benefit sharing and IP ownership. Among those who reported that their institutions had IP policies, only 12.8% indicated that the policies were being implemented. Majority of respondents (80.4%) knew the existence of employment contracts but, only 28.4% signed the contract and 12.8% were well informed that they had been employed to invent. Over 20% of respondents said that their institutions had the capacity to exploit and manage IP and only a quarter of respondents reported to have capacity for IP management. Less than 40% of respondents admitted that their institutions had entrepreneurship capacity and 30% affirmed that their institutions were capable of establishing IPMO. Conclusion: Opinions of the respondents indicate that universities and health research institutions in Tanzania have inadequate capacity for IPM due to inadequate or lack of frameworks, mechanisms, structures and resources for protection of generated IP. Technical and financial support are needed to strengthen capacity for IPM in universities and health research institutions in Tanzania.
SWOT Framework Based on Fuzzy Logic, AHP, and Fuzzy TOPSIS for Sustainable Retail Second-hand Clothing in Liberia
Authors: Sumo Peter Davis , Ji Xiaofen , Cai Liling
Published: December 2022

The fast-fashion business model is marred by high resource consumption and enormous emission of greenhouse gases. It is based on inaccurate forecasts, resulting in excess supply than demand. Globally, 85% of two-week-old garments end up as unfashionable or worn-out items that must be discarded as waste, disposed of for recycling, or donated to charities. With this colossal increase in textile waste, resource efficiency is one of the biggest challenges facing the fashion industry, which now calls for a swift implementation of a new sustainable business and consumption model to extend product life cycles. This demand for sustainable consumption encourages consumers to reuse, recycle and resell. The resell campaign known as second-hand clothing is a growing market worldwide. Current global forecasts predict a 185% increase over the next ten years, compared to FF, which will expand by just 20%. Africa is a top destination, with more than 80% of its population wearing SHCs. We contribute to this literature by assessing the significance of SHC trade in Liberia. We extend this assessment by developing a hybrid MCDM tool incorporating AHP, fuzzy logic, Ensemble, and TOPSIS to build a SWOT framework to identify criteria and sub-criteria for prioritizing SHC retailing in Liberia and Africa. Data for this study were gathered from a survey involving 100 SHC retailers from the Red-Light, Waterside, Duala, and Omega markets in Monrovia, Liberia. We identified several important factors in implementing sustainable SHC and recommended strategic directions towards their successful implementation.
Ribavirin Does Not Enhance Hepatitis B Virus Nucleotide Antiviral Activity: A Pilot Study
Authors: Keeshan Alexa , Coffin Carla , Vachon Alicia , Patel Nishi , Fung Scott , Mortimer Leanne , Crawley Angela , Ma Mang , Osiowy Carla , Cooper Curtis
Published: December 2022

Purpose: There is a need for effective and affordable treatments that achieve hepatitis B virus (HBV) functional cure and prevent long-term complications. The use of immune-modulators combined with HBV antivirals is a promising therapeutic strategy to achieve these goals. Based on ribavirin (RBV) monotherapy data, we hypothesized that RBV could improve virological responses when used in combination with tenofovir. 
Methods: In this randomized, open label, controlled pilot trial, we evaluated RBV (n=4) dosed for the initial 24 weeks of treatment versus no RBV (n=4) in tenofovir recipients dosed over 48 weeks. 
Results: Although well tolerated and safe in combination with tenofovir, RBV demonstrated no beneficial effects on virologic, biochemical or immunological markers of chronic HBV infection over 48 weeks of serial evaluation. 
Conclusions: Our data does not suggest a HBV-specific immunomodulatory effect or an impact of RBV on HBV virological and antigen suppression.
Evaluasi Implementasi Modul SAP Material Management (MM) Untuk Pengadaan Material Menggunakan Process Mining
Authors: Alfi Rizki , Ramadian Demi , Pharmayeni Pharmayeni , Sardani Rizaldi
Published: December 2022

Pengadaan material memegang peran penting dalam terselenggaranya proses bisnis di perusahaan. Proses pengadaan material yang perusahaan lakukan biasanya ditunjang dengan fasilitas sistem informasi terintegrasi ERP seperti SAP. Khusus untuk proses procurement perusahaan menggunakan e-procurement dan SAP Material Management modul. Adanya durasi lead time yang cukup lama mengenai sampainya dari beberapa material tertentu yang dibutuhkan pabrik pada proses pengadaannya. Karena itu perlu dilakukan evaluasi terhadap proses pengadaan material pada implementasi SAP ERP yang sudah ada. Evaluasi akan dilakukan dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Gambaran tentang bagaimana proses pengadaan material dilakukan setelah penerapan SAP diukur performance-nya dari frekuensi case dan durasi lead time. Selanjutnya ditentukan atribut data pada event log apa saja yang dibutuhkan pada penelitian dan dilanjutkan dengan ekstraksi event log. Event log kemudian akan diolah dengan tools process mining tertentu. Keluaran dari proses ini adalah model proses bisnis pengadaan yang sesungguhnya dijalankan dan terekam pada modul SAP MM. Dari hasil process mining, tidak ditemukan ketidaksesuain dan kesenjangan mayor pada proses berdasarkan prosedural pengadaan yang ditetapkan. Namun, dapat ditemukan waktu tunggu yang lama setelah create PR Doc menuju RFQ Date, rata-rata waktu mencapai 173 hari hingga PO delivery. Selain itu, ditemukan terdapat sedikit bottleneck pada waktu tertentu dimana adanya aktifitas dan case sangat banyak yang perlu ditangani oleh para user.  Penelitian ini memberikan analisa sebab akibat penyebab permasalahan tersebut baik dari hasil process mining dan kuesioner yang didapat. Perusahaan sebaiknya membuat kebijakan target waktu pengadaan dan menetapkan prosedur RFQ, pemilihan vendor yang lebih efektif sehingga dapat mempersingkat waktu proses pengadaan ini.
ANALISIS KARAKTERISTIK PENGGUNA PADA PEMILIHAN MODA ANGKUTAN UMUM JALUR BLOK M – BUNDARAN HI
Authors: Musthofawi Alfath , Situmorang Rahel , Adriana Martina Cecilia
Published: December 2022

Angkutan merupakan alat penunjang yang begitu penting dalam kehidupan manusia untuk memenuhi kebutuhan dan mencapai tujuannya. Angkutan umum merupakan sarana yang dibutuhkan untuk mendukung aktivitas serta mobilitas masyarakat diperkotaan. Dalam angkutan umum juga diperlukannya kualitas pelayanan yang akan memberikan kepuasan terhadap pengguna angkutan tersebut. Kota Jakarta memiliki banyak jenis angkutan umum dengan berbagai rute atau trayek tujuan. Angkutan umum dibagi menjadi 2 (dua) jenis yaitu angkutan trayek trunk (utama) dan trayek feeder (pengumpan). Transjakarta dan MRT merupakan angkutan umum trunk line, yang dimana Transjakarta merupakan angkutan umum berbasis jalan dan MRT berbasis rel, kedua moda tersebut memiliki jalur yang bertumpang tindih (overlapping) pada Jalur Blok M – Bundaran HI. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengidentifikasi karakteristik pada pengguna moda MRT Lebak Bulus – Bundaran HI dan Transjakarta Blok M – Kota di Jalur Blok M – Bundaran HI. Teknik analisis yang dilakukan pada penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kuantitatif dengan menggunakan crosstab. Pencarian data dilakukan dengan menyebar kuesioner pada penumpang kedua moda tersebut. Hasil penelitian yaitu diketahuinya karaktertistik penumpang dalam memilih moda MRT dan Transjakarta di Jalur Blok M – Bundaran HI, penumpang dengan jenis kelamin terbanyak adalah perempuan, MRT (33,0%) dan Transjakarta (35,0%). Pada usia didominasi oleh penumpang berusia 21-29 tahun, MRT (37,0%) dan Transjakarta (42,0%). Untuk jenis pekerjaan, penumpang mayoritas memiliki pekerjaan sebagai karyawan yaitu MRT (27,5%) dan Transjakarta (25,0%) dengan maksud perjalanan terbanyak adalah untuk bekerja yaitu MRT (25,5%) dan Transjakarta (26,0%). Perlu adanya penelitian lebih lanjut pada penelitian ini serta ditambahkan variabel-variabel dan metode yang digunakan.
HUBUNGAN ANTARA USIA, JENIS KELAMIN, MASA KERJA DAN SIKAP TERHADAP SISTEM KERJA HYBRID DENGAN PRODUKTIVITAS KERJA KARYAWAN
Authors: Kurniasari Kurniasari , Ibrahim Rika
Published: December 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic that has hit the world has had a major impact on Indonesia. One of them is the implementation of a hybrid work system that combines remote work and physical presence in order to achieve optimal employee work productivity. The attitude of employees to the work system can affect work productivity. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between age, gender, length of service, and attitudes towards the hybrid work system with employee work productivity. This research is an analytical observational study with a cross-sectional approach. A total of 66 employees were selected as research projects using consecutive non-random sampling techniques. A valid questionnaire of attitudes towards hybrid work systems and work productivity is used to assess attitudes towards hybrid work systems and employee work productivity. The chi-square test with a meaningfulness level of 0.05 was used to assess the relationship between the two variables. The results of this study showed a relationship between age (p = 0.002), length of service (p = 0.001), and attitudes towards the hybrid work system with employee work productivity (p = 0.003). Gender is not related to work productivity (p=0.587). The implementation of a hybrid work system during a pandemic can be a good alternative to maintain high work productivity in employees.
Analisis Penyimpanan dan Penempatan Barang Pada PT Bintang Dagang Internasional (Haistar) Surabaya Dalam Mendukung Ketersediaan Barang di Era Pandemi
Authors: - Dyah Widowati , Ningtiyas Lestiyana M.W.
Published: December 2022

Gudang menyediakan porsi besar untuk mendukung kinerja perusahaan yang bergerak di bidang logistik. Peningkatan daya saing dapat dilakukan melalui pengelolaan gudang. Kondisi pola penyimpanan dan penyusunan barang yang dilakukan secara acak dan kurang teratur akan mengakibatkan terjadinya penumpukkan barang ataupun tercampurnya barang-barang di dalam satu slot rack. Sehingga, kondisi tersebut akan mengakibatkan waktu pencarian yang lebih lama. Kajian ini akan membahas mengenai analisis penyimpanan dan penempatan barang pada PT Bintang Dagang Internasional (Haistar) Surabaya. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif dan menggunakan pengambilan data menggunakan metode observasi, dan interview.

Hasil analisis menunjukkan penyimpanan dan penempatan barang di PT Bintang Dagang Internasional (Haistar) telah menggunakan WMS (Warehouse Management System) dan DDC (Daily Cycle Count) walaupun sistem tersebut belum dilakukan secara maksimal, tetapi hal tersebut tidak menganggu persediaan barang di gudang sehingga pengiriman barang-barang baik pangan maupun non pangan  ke konsumen selama masa pandemi selalu tersedia dan dapat terkirim secara cepat ditangan konsumen dengan kondisi yang baik dan bagus. Apalagi metode penyimpanan barang-barang di PT Haistar Surabaya mempergunakan “FIFO” dan sudah melalui proses quality control (QC) sehingga barang-barang tersebut selalu dalam kondisi yang baru.
How Do You Grieve During an Apocalypse?
Authors: Male Jessie
Published: December 2022

This essay is a rumination on loss during the pandemic—not only the physical loss of loved ones but the loss of experiences and time. Focusing specifically on the death of my aunt, Joyce Dana Apostole, I reflect on what it means to mourn, not only as an individual but as a collective. Through the retelling of significant moments in Joyce’s life and recalling our relationship, I consider the questions: How do you navigate grief when you cannot congregate with others? How is that grief compounded by institutional failures—medical, governmental—and informational lack? And how does social response to individual and mass loss reflect philosophies and policies that (continue to) devalue—and prove detrimental to—the lives of disabled people? Ultimately, this essay is not only a reflection on grief, but it is also a eulogy, an opportunity to fully recognize my aunt and her complex history, a life shaped by illness and disability in ways that counter popular narratives of recovery and overcoming. It is an archive of not only what was, but what wasn’t, necessary documentation within a culture in which 'return to normalcy' can become synonymous with forgetting.
Watchmen, Copaganda, and Abolition Futurities in US Television
Authors: Hatrick Jessica , González Olivia
Published: December 2022

Through this article, we examine the history and conventions of copaganda in the United States, and critically consider how HBO's Watchmen has responded to and represented the historical relationship between policing and white supremacy. We argue that while Watchmen works to explicitly critique the history of white supremacist violence in US policing, the show reproduces several copaganda conventions. Watchmen depicts central law enforcement characters who commit violence as heroes, uplifts the main police character as an eventually almighty arbiter of justice, portrays white supremacist law enforcement characters as anomalous individual infiltrators (a.k.a. 'bad apples'), and was created in collaboration with various members of law enforcement. After presenting this case study in contemporary copaganda, we consider how science fiction series can more meaningfully respond to the movement for police and prison abolition through representing abolitionist futures.
Surviving and Thriving: Queer Crip Pilipinx Kapwa Dream Worlds in Animal Crossing New Horizons
Authors: Abustan Pau
Published: December 2022

As a queer, crip, genderfluid, and diasporic Pilipinx scholar-activist-educator, my ancestors, communities, and I live at the intersections of multiple sites of oppression and resistance. As someone who is sick, disabled, and neurodivergent, I experienced anxiety, depression, and chronic bodymind pain before the pandemic and even more during the pandemic. Nintendo Switch's Animal Crossing New Horizons (ACNH) video game kept me afloat during uncertain times. ACNH opened up a whole new alternative universe for me to live in. I meditated more when escaping to my scenic and calming virtual island. I relaxed more when fishing, catching butterflies, and hearing the tranquil ocean waves crash within the game. Building my dream world within my ACNH virtual game contributed to me surviving and fostering deeper friendships with fellow sick, disabled, neurodivergent, queer, transgender, Black, Indigenous, and/or people of color (BIPOC) friends. ACNH became a safe way for us to socialize and it continues to be a source of joy for many of us. I highlight how my experiences with ACNH allowed me to cultivate queer, crip, and decolonial Pilipinx Kapwa dream worlds where all beings including people, animals, land, water, and air thrive together.
A CONSTRUÇÃO HISTÓRICA DO “EXCEDENTE” DE TRABALHADORES E A INSTITUCIONALIDADE DAS POLÍTICAS SOCIAIS, NO BRASIL
Authors: Ivo Anete B. L.
Published: December 2022

Esse artigo recompõe as condições históricas de iniquidade da estrutura social brasileira e demonstra como as reformas antidemocráticas do presente agravam as condições de reprodução social de inúmeros trabalhadores e suas famílias, num patamar de vulnerabilidade social crescente. Analisa como o padrão histórico, hierarquizado e autoritário, da sociedade colonial reproduz uma inércia de segmentação social no usufruto dos direitos, o que demonstra que as desigualdades sociais são também resultado da política. Apresenta os ciclos mais recentes da agenda política pública brasileira, de forma a entender como as reformas sociais antidemocráticas rompem com o liberalismo social prevalecente, agravando o padrão das desigualdades sociais, no País. Essa ampliação das desigualdades resulta de uma violência institucional do Estado na desconstrução dos pilares civilizatórios da cidadania social, no Brasil, em favor de uma remercadorização radical da sociedade.
NEOLIBERALISMO VERSUS ESTADO SOCIAL: A INSURGÊNCIA DOS NOVOS MOVIMENTOS SOCIAIS E OS DESAFIOS PARA A CONTRA HEGEMONIA
Authors: Martins Pinto Paulo Cezar
Published: December 2022

O presente artigo propõe discutir algumas questões da agenda neoliberal a partir do desmonte do estado social e sua repercussão na sociedade salarial, algo que vem do final do século passado. Aborda sobre a emergência dos novos movimentos sociais e como esses novos atores passaram a surgir como forma de renovação da atuação política na democracia liberal. Também traz a importância dos novos arranjos de participação que vem emergindo com uma nova institucionalização perante o estado. Situa como as políticas públicas de garantia dos direitos sociais tem sofrido com a nova ordem internacional a partir da acumulação flexível no capitalismo e propõe que a articulação dos novos movimentos sociais, com postura contra hegemônica, alinhados aos novos arranjos de participação política, podem ser canais de viabilidade para políticas intersetoriais, como forma de conter o desmonte do que ainda resta do estado social.
Double burden of malnutrition among mothers and their under five children in rural areas of Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors: Adeyanju Ope Zacchaeus , Fadupin Grace
Published: December 2022

Background/Objective: Double burden of malnutrition, characterized by undernutrition among poor children and overnutrition among disadvantaged adults coexisting in the same population group or household, is a serious global problem. The objective of this study was to assess double burden of malnutrition among mothers and their under-five children in rural communities of Ibadan, Nigeria.

Methods: This cross-sectional and descriptive study adopted a two-stage random sampling to recruit 217 mother-child pairs from 18 rural communities in Ido and Akinyele Local Government Areas of Ibadan. A semi-structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to obtain information on socio-demographic characteristics and personal characteristics of mothers and their under-five children respectively. Anthropometric characteristics of mothers was obtained and their Body Mass Index (BMI) was determined using WHO classification. Children anthropometry was measured and expressed as stunting (height-for-age), wasting (weight-for-height) and underweight (weight-for-age) using WHO Anthro. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, and correlation at 0.05 level of significance.

Results: Age of mothers and under-five children were 32.3±6.2 years and 35.3±14.1 months respectively. Household size was 6.3±1.7 and 62.2% had no formal education. Underweight, overweight and obesity among mothers were 9.2%, 15.2% and 3.2%, respectively. Among children, underweight, stunting and wasting were 30.4%, 40.6% and 7.8%, respectively. Household size was significantly associated with stunting. Mothers’ BMI was positively and significantly correlated with height-for-age (r=0.173), weight-for-height (r=0.150) and weight-for-age (r=0.250) in children.

Conclusion: This study confirms coexistence of double burden of malnutrition at household level in this rural areas of Ibadan, Nigeria. That is the concurrence of child undernutrition and maternal under and overnutrition in the same household surveyed, which was characterized by a high prevalence of undernutrition particularly stunting early in life. Therefore, a comprehensive nutritional programme that is context-specific targeted at rural women and their children should be implemented.

Keywords: Overnutrition, Rural women, Under-five children, Nutritional status, undernutrition
Optimisation of soft cheese production conditions using papain as a plant-based
enzyme by response surface methodology (RSM)
Authors: A.M. Siti Roha , M.N. Najihah , A.H. Muhammad Yazid , A. Noorlaila , Z.A. Siti Aimi Sarah , M.S. Adi
Published: December 2022

As the demand for cheese products increases, rennet enzyme supplied for cheese
production is reduced due to the limited availability of ruminant stomach. In some
countries, microbial coagulants have not been accepted for regular cheese manufacture
because they are believed to result in a reduced yield and a lower quality product.
Therefore, plant-based enzymes are one of the alternatives for animal-based enzyme
substitution. Papain enzyme is chosen due to its capability of coagulating milk as it is a
proteolytic enzyme. This study aimed to optimize the yield and viscosity of soft cheese by
papain using response surface methodology (RSM) and to determine the physicochemical
and textural properties of soft cheese. Experimental design was generated using RSM by
MINITAB software version 19 with three selected variables including papain
concentration (0.2 – 1 U/g), incubation time (1 – 5 hrs) and incubation temperature (30 –
50oC). The optimum condition for yield and viscosity of soft cheese was achieved at a
papain concentration of 0.26 g, incubation time of 1.30 hrs and incubation temperature of
34.82oC, with the predicted yield and viscosity of 11.78 % and 4.77 Pa.s, respectively.
The optimum condition was verified with the yield and viscosity obtained was 12.60%
and 4.67 Pa.s, respectively. Since there was no significant difference (p>0.05) between the
predicted and verified yield and viscosity values, thus it indicates that the predicted
optimum condition by RSM can be accepted. Characterization of soft cheese produced
using papain enzyme at optimum condition was also determined and compared with
commercial soft cheese. There is a significant difference between these cheeses in terms
of their physicochemical characteristics.
Using the Box-Cox family of distributions to model censored data
Authors: Nakamura Luiz R. , Ramires Thiago , Righetto Ana , Silva Viviane , Konrath Andréa
Published: December 2022

The study of the expected time until an event of interest is a recurring topic in different fields, such as medical, economics and engineering. The Kaplan-Meier method and the Cox proportional hazards model are the most used methodologies to deal with such kind of data. Nevertheless, in recent years, the generalised additive models for location, scale and shape (GAMLSS) models – which can be seen as distributional regression and/or beyond the mean regression models – have been standing out as a result of its highly flexibility and ability to fit complex data. GAMLSS are a class of semi-parametric regression models, in the sense that they assume a distribution for the response variable, and any and all of its parameters can be modelled as linear and/or non-linear functions of a set of explanatory variables. In this paper, we present the Box-Cox family of distributions under the distributional regression framework as a solid alternative to model censored data.
Comparison of Mean Platelet Volume, Platelet Distribution Width, Neutrophil/Lymphocyte Ratio, Platelet/Lymphocyte Ratio and Lymphocyte/Monocyte Ratio in Patients with Differentiated Thyroid Cancer According to TSH Levels
Authors: ÇETİNKAYA ALTUNTAŞ Seher , TOPALOĞLU Ömercan
Published: December 2022

Purpose: The standard treatment in differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) is total thyroidectomy followed by lifelong levothyroxine (LT4) replacement. However, what should be the level of exogenous LT4 and TSH is still a matter of debate.

Material and Method: 162 patients with a prospective diagnosis of non-metastatic DTC and 69 healthy volunteers were included. DTC patients were divided into 3 groups according to their TSH level. If TSH is less than 0.1μIU/mL, between 0.11-0.49 μIU/mL, 0.5-2μIU/mL, the groups were named as suppressed thyrotropin, moderately suppressed thyrotropin and low-normal thyrotropin group, respectively.

Results: No statistical difference was observed between MPV, PDW, NLR, PLR, LMR when the DTC group and the healthy control group were compared. When the patients were divided into 3 groups according to their TSH levels, only PDW levels were found to be higher in the moderately suppressed group compared to the other groups (p
Comparison of Clinicopathological Features in Differentiated Thyroid Carcinomas at 55 Age Cut-Off Point: A Single Center Experience
Authors: BEŞTEPE Nagihan , BAŞER Hüsniye , AKSOY ALTINBOĞA Ayşegül , YALÇIN Abdussamed , TOPALOĞLU Oya , ERSOY Reyhan , ÇAKIR Bekir
Published: December 2022

Objectives: The incidence of differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) has been increasing rapidly in recent years. Patient age at diagnosis is a good prognostic factor for thyroid cancer. DTC is the only malignancy that includes age as part of its staging system. The American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system currently uses 55 years of age as the cutoff point. In this study, we aimed to compare the clinicopathological features of DTC in patients
Konya Gevale Kalesi 2019 Yılı Kazısında Bulunan Bir Çocuk Zihgiri ve Karşılaştırmalı Araştırması
Authors: ACAR Musa , AYGÖR Erkan
Published: December 2022

Çalışmayı ele almamızdaki amaç, daha önce yayınlarda ve araştırmalarda çocuk zihgiri ile karşılaşılmamasında yatmaktadır. Konya Gevale Kalesinde ele geçen zihgirin, sözlü kaynaklarda geçtiği gibi, 5-6 yaşlarında bir çocuğa ait olduğu ispat edilmek istenmiştir. Bunun için üç ana metot belirlenmiştir. İlki Sağlık Bilimleri alanında Antropoloji biliminden yararlanarak sayısal ölçümler ışığında zihgir ölçüsünün günümüz çocukları ile karşılaştırması şeklinde gerçekleşmiştir. İkinci ana veri günümüzde geleneksel okçuluk sporu yapan çocukların kullandıkları zihgirlerin ölçüleri olmuştur. Bu bilgiler de ilk Antropolojik analizlerle karşılaştırılarak ölçülere göre yaş aralıklarının aynı olduğu ortaya çıkmıştır. Son veri yetişkinlere ait zihgir ölçüleridir. Tersten giderek yetişkinlerin zihgirlerinin dairesel formu ve büyüklüğünün bir çocuğa ait olamayacağı ispat edilmiştir. Zihgir, erkeklerde savaş, av, spor, talim ve takı maksadıyla kullanılmıştır. Kadınlarda ise aksesuar yüzük olarak varlığı bilinmektedir. Çocuklar ile ilgili bilgilerimiz daha çok okçuluk ile ilgili yazılı ve sözlü bilgilere dayanmaktadır. Gerek İslam Öncesi Çin kaynakları gerek İslami dönemdeki hadisler ve tavsiyeler okçuluğun çocuklara öğretilmesi ile ilgili bilgiler ihtiva etmektedir. Böylece okçuluğun çocuk yaşta başlanarak öğretildiği anlaşılmaktadır. Osmanlı dönemi Okçuluk Tekkeleri belli kurallara göre yeni öğrenciler kabul ediyorlardı. Ancak çalışmalarımızda gerek müzelerde ve gerekse özel koleksiyonlarda çocuk zihgirine rastlanmamıştır. Konya Gevale Kalesinde 2019 yılı kazı çalışmalarında bulunan zihgir, antropoloji biliminin verileriyle ve günümüz de geleneksel okçuluk sporu yapan çocuklardaki zihgir ölçüleri ile daha küçük yaşlardan (5-6 yaşından) itibaren zihgirin kullanımını ispat etmiş olmaktadır. Zihgir konusundaki çalışmalar henüz yeni olup tam bir tasnif ve araştırma yapılmamıştır. Muhtemelen müzelerin depolarında çocuk zihgirleri de vardır. İleriki çalışmalara da yardımcı olması ve kaynaklık etmesi bakımından Gevale Kalesi çocuk zihgiri alandaki önemli bir boşluğu doldurmaktadır.
Effect of Black Garlic and Curcuma Addition on Carcass and Abdominal Fat of Broilers
Authors: Ariyani Tanti  , Nurhayati  , Berliana  , Nelwida
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the addition of black garlic & Curcuma zanthorrhiza Roxb on broiler carcass and abdominal fat. A completely randomized design (CRD) was conducted with five treatments and four replications. Each replication consisted of 10 chickens and a total of 200  broilers was used. The broilers were randomly allocated into 20 unit of cages. The feeding treatments were P0 = 100% commercial feed without black garlic powder (BGP) and curcuma powder (CP) addition as a feeding control, P1 = P0 + 3% BGP + 0% TP, P2 = P0 + 2% BGP + 1% TP, P3 = P0 + 1% BGP + 2% TP, and P4 = P0 + 0% BGP + 3% TP. The measured variables were feed consumption, slaughtered weight, carcass weight, and abdominal fat percentage. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to analyze the data and the significant result was tested with Duncan's multiple range test to determine whether the treatment had a significant effect. According to the results of this study, the utilization of black garlic and curcuma in broiler diets was not significantly different  in all variables. It was concluded that the usage of black garlic and curcuma did not increase carcass weight and abdominal fat in broilers.

Key words:        abdominal fat, black garlic, broiler, carcass, Curcuma zanthorrhiza Roxb
Efektivitas Berbagai Produk Fungi Mikoriza Arbuskula Dalam Meningkatkan Produktivitas Stylosanthes guianensis Pada Tanah Masam
Authors: Rizki Agam , Karti Panca Dewi Manu Hara , Prihantoro I
Published: December 2022

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) against Stylosanthes guianensis plants on acid soils. The research was conducted in the greenhouse of the Agrostology Laboratory of IPB. The research design used was a completely randomized design with 5 treatments and 8 replications, treatments were different types of AMF, without AMF (F0), commercial AMF (FU), AMF product IPB 1 (EM1), AMF product IPB 2 (EM2) and AMF product IPB 3 (EM3). AMF was given as much as 20 grams per planting hole. The given fertilizers were manure and NPK fertilizer. The treatment without AMF was given 100% of the recommended dose, while treatment with AMF was only given 50% of the dose. The results showed that there was no significant difference between treatments on growth variables (plant height, number of trifoliate leaves, number of branches, stem diameter and leaf chlorophyll). The type of AMF affected the fresh shoot production, and the highest was at EM1 (38.03 grams), as well as the number of root infections had a significant effect, and the highest production was at EM1 (77%). The conclusion in this study was that the use of AMF could reduce the use of manure and NPK 50% from the recommended dose, could increase the growth and productivity of Stylosanthes guianensis on acid soils and AMF product IPB 1(EM1) gave the best results.

Key words:        root infection, marginal soil, leguminous, Stylosanthes guianensis
Evaluation of Drainage Channel Capacity in Griya Rumbai Lestari Complex, Limbungan Baru Village with EPA SWMM 5.2
Authors: Sherlina Vauzhea , Annisa Bismi
Published: December 2022

The high level of land use to meet the population's needs for land for settlement has led to an increase in land cover which results in high rates of rainwater runoff and reduces the amount of water that experiences infiltration. The study was conducted to review the ability of existing drainage channels to accommodate rainwater runoff and provide technical solutions to overflowing canals. The main components used in planning are rainfall to calculate the design discharge, as well as dimensions of existing drainage, soil infiltration rate test, catchment area, percentage of impermeable area, and soil elevation as the main input data in the drainage capacity simulation using the EPA SWMM 5 tool. 2 and results that the drainage is able to accommodate rainwater runoff. However, the simulation also shows that there are flood points due to higher outfall elevations so that the existing drainage is not able to drain rainwater runoff optimally. Based on this, a rainwater harvesting system (PAH) and infiltration wells are planned as an effort to manage and utilize rainwater runoff by collecting and reabsorbing rainwater runoff into the ground.
The influence of supervision on nurse performance at Bahteramas general hospital, southeast Sulawesi Province, Indonesia
Authors: Suhadi  , Nani Yuniar  , Adrian Tawai  , Amirullah
Published: December 2022

The findings in the initial study found that one of the causes of the low performance of health services in hospitals is the lack of supervision of the work of nurses in carrying out office duties during working hours at the hospital. Supervision in question is the supervision activity carried out by the appointed work supervisor, to supervise the implementation of tasks that are the responsibility of the nurse in the hospital. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of supervision on nurse performance at the Bahteramas General Hospital. The type of research used is quantitative research using a cross sectional study design. The size of the population in this study were 209 people, with a sample size of 138 respondents. As for the method of data collection, it was carried out using interviews and field observations. Implementation Data analysis was carried out using Univariate and Bivariate methods. The results showed that there was an effect of supervision on the performance of nurses at the Bahteramas Regional General Hospital with a p (0.000 <0.05). Conclusion; monitoring variables affect the performance of nurses. Suggestion; The need to increase regular and periodic supervision to ensure that every work that has been done by nurses is in accordance with procedures set by the hospital.
Evaluation of wavelet-based feature extraction methods for detection and classification of power quality disturbances
Authors: Aldo Vinicio Rico-Medina  , Enrique Reyes-Archundia  , Jose A Gutiérrez-Gnecchi  , Marco V Chávez-Báez  , Juan C Olivares-Rojas  , Maria del C García-Ramírez
Published: December 2022

The appearance of Power Quality Disturbances can cause serious damage to the utility grid. Their detection and identification are two of the major problems related to the improvement of Power Quality. This paper presents an evaluation of different combinations of wavelet-based features for the detection and classification of eight types of Single Power Quality Disturbances. A set of disturbances was generated in MATLAB through their mathematical models. The detection stage was performed using Multiresolution Analysis. The extracted features were normalized by Z-score to serve as input to four different classifiers: Multilayer Perceptron, K-Nearest Neighbors, Probabilistic Neural Network, and Decision Tree. The combination of Shannon Entropy and Log-Energy Entropy was found the best with the highest accuracy in all cases. Furthermore, the normalization stage has an impact on classification as it improves accuracy regardless of the classifier used. This fact makes it possible to reduce the computational expense by using only two types of features without compromising the accuracy.
The influence of discipline on nurse performance at Bahteramas general hospital, southeast Sulawesi province, Indonesia
Authors: Suhadi  , Nani Yuniar  , Adrian Tawai  , Amirullah
Published: December 2022

The findings in the initial study found that the delay in health services at the hospital was caused by the lack of discipline of nurses in carrying out their duties during working hours at the hospital. This has an impact on service delays, and can reduce patient satisfaction. The research objective was to determine the effect of discipline on nurse performance at the Bahteramas General Hospital. The type of research used is quantitative research using a cross-sectional study design. The population in this study were 209 people, with a total sample of 138 respondents. The method of data collection is carried out by interviews and field observations. Data analysis was carried out using Univariate and Bivariate methods. The results showed that there was a significant influence of the discipline variable on the performance of nurses at the Bahteramas Regional General Hospital with a p (0.000<0.05). Conclusion; Discipline variables affect the performance of nurses. Suggestion; The need for sanctions and coaching for nurses who are not disciplined to improve employee discipline.
Dietary fiber and animal health: A mini review
Authors: CHAUDHARY Pradeep , ADHİKARİ Bishwo Jyoti , ADHİKARİ Jenish
Published: December 2022

This mini review describes dietary fibers, their source and compositions. It explores the importance of fiber in the animal diet, health benefit and how fiber contributes to the production of healthy animals in post antibiotics era. The review also discusses fiber fermentation, role in nutrient digestion, enzyme production and how the gut microbiota responds to a selection of fibers. And the components of fiber that increases microbiota which are commensal to the mucus and epithelium of gut. Lastly, recommendations are made on how dietary fiber could be used to achieve maximum advantages in terms of nutrient utilization, performance, and gut health in both monogastric and ruminant animals.
Could polymerase chain reaction be an alternative diagnostic method for dermatophytes?
Authors: İZMİRLİ Semih , TELCİ Deniz Zeynep , OR M. Erman , DOKUZEYLÜL Banu
Published: December 2022

Dermatophytosis are cutaneous mycoses caused by Microsporum spp., Trichophyton spp. and Epidermophyton spp. dermatophytes. Dermatophytosis resembles other skin diseases due to its various clinical manifestations such as multifocal alopecia, circular lesions, scaling, crusting, papular and pustular lesions, follicular obstruction, erythema, hyperpigmentation, miliary dermatitis and dystrophic nail growth, and its diagnosis is based on the use of many different methods. Generally used methods; clinical appearance, microscopic examination, examination with Wood's lamp and mycological culture but these methods have some disadvantages. Microscopic examination requiring expertise, fast and cost-effective method, but in some cases, microbiologists encounter specimens that are microscopically negative but give positive results in mycological culture. Examination with Wood's lamp can only be used for the diagnosis of M. canis and its specificity is low. On the other hand mycological cultures require a long time (3-6 weeks) to give definitive results, and their sensitivity may decrease due to common contaminant growth. Considering these reasons, new polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based methods have been developed for the diagnosis of dermatophyte agents. Compared to other molecular methods, the PCR method is easy, fast and applicable for the identification of dermatophyte species that do not show typical morphological features. Although PCR-based diagnostic methods are widely used in humans in the diagnosis of dermatophytosis, its usefulness in dogs and cats has also been confirmed. As a result, the PCR method used in the diagnosis of dermatophytosis; it is emphasized that it can be used in the diagnosis of dermatophytosis due to the ease of obtaining samples, providing faster results compared to mycological culture, and not requiring expertise, and it is emphasized that new and different methods should be used in the diagnosis of diseases. In this study, it was aimed to demonstrate the effectiveness of the PCR method and its applicability in clinical practice, as well as mycological culture, which is frequently used in the diagnosis of dermatophytosis.
A morphological study on sinus and atrioventricular nodes in saanen goats*
Authors: SELVİLER SİZER Sedef , KABAK Yonca Betil , KABAK Murat
Published: December 2022

In mammals, the sinus node and atrioventricular node are defined as the heart's specific stimulus and conduction systems. The electrical stimulation that starts in the sinus node continues with the atrioventricular node, and the rhythmic stimulation occurs in this way. There are differences in the sinus and atrioventricular nodes' location, size, and cell structures between species. In this study, which was carried out to determine the morphological structures and locations of the sinus and atrioventricular nodes in Saanen goat hearts, nine hearts from healthy goats were used. After performing the routine tissue follow-up procedure for histological examinations, 5 μm-thick serial sections taken from paraffin-blocked samples were stained with Crossman Trichrome and Periodic Acid Schiff (PAS) and photographed. It was determined that the sinus node was in a subepicardial position near where the cranial vena cava opens up to the right atrium. The sinus node, with an average length of 8-10 mm was crescent-shaped. The atrioventricular node was located in the subendocardium layer in the right half of the interatrial and the interventricular septum, where the coronary sinus opened into the right atrium. An atrioventricular node with an average length of 4.5-5 mm was observed to be roughly oval. Two types of cells were identified in both nodes: cells with small, rounded with empty cytoplasm and rather large nuclei, and cells with thin, elongated structures and darker staining.
Bringing the World Home: Languages and Area Studies in Australian Universities
Authors: Morgan Peter
Published: December 2022

If Australia is to remain a literate citizen of this rapidly changing world we need to understand not just the anglophone West and the large-scale bloc politics of world regions but also the deeper forces that drive nations and regions. Language is essential to understanding of any given nation or region. But what do we find in our university language departments? Dwindling enrolments, dying courses, and frustrated highly qualified academic staff teaching beginners language courses. In this article I explore the connections between languages and area studies at our universities with a view to suggesting alternatives in the ways in which we present languages and their populations to our students.
Thoroughbred Mare Reproduction in Eclipse Stud and Stable Boyolali
Authors: Shabrina Alma , Siagian Tetty Barunawati
Published: December 2022

Thoroughbred is a type of horseÂ  that is widely used forÂ  racing. Breeding Thoroughbred aims to produce Thoroughbred offspring that have superiority and better performance than their parents. The selection of Thoroughbred females for breeding breed is based on achievement and pedigree. In order to do so, basic information about the reproduction of female Thoroughbred horses is needed. Observation was conducted to provide information about the reproductive data of Thoroughbred mares in Eclipse Stud and Stable Boyolali. The observation focused on 19 female horses that were still productive. Parameters observed for reproduction of Thoroughbred mares in Eclipse Stud and Stable Boyolali were the average age at first mating, first estrus, length of estrus, estrus cycle, estrus symptoms, and post parturition estrus. The results of observations of reproduction of Thoroughbred mares in Eclipse Stud and Stable Boyolali were; first mating was at the age of 3 years, the first estrus was at the age of 15 months, the length of estrus was 4 days, the estrus cycle lasted for 21 days, the duration of gestation was Â± 11 months and Ultrasound pregnancy detection was performed on day 18.Â
Helminthiasis Identification on Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris)
Authors: Syahputra Dimas Raihan , Siagian Tetty Barunawati
Published: December 2022

Bengal tiger (Panthera Tigris) is a mammal in the big cat family. The decrease in the Bengal tiger population can be caused by helminth infections. The impact of helminth infection on Bengal tiger in short term does not show any clinical symptoms. The examination was carried out to identify gastrointestinal infections in Bengal tiger (Panthera Tigris) conducted at Maharani Zoo Lamongan, East Java. 5 samples of Bengal tiger feces were used for examination purpose. The examination of fecal samples on Bengal tigers was carried out qualitatively using the native method and the floating method. The results of the examination of 5 Bengal tigers at Maharani Zoo showed 1 positive for Ascarid eggs on native examination and on floating examination showed 2 positive samples for Strongylid eggs and 5 positive samples for Ascarid eggs. The percentage of helminthiasis in the Bengal tigers was 100% positive for helminth infection. The helminth infections at Maharani Zoo could be caused by damp cage, humid and dirty environment, food and water that were contaminated with helminth eggs. The treatment given for the Bengal tigers at Maharani Zoo used Â KalbazenÂ® that contains 1000mg albendazole.
The Use of Restaurant Organic Waste Flour as a Substitute for Concentrate in Joper's Chicken Feed
Authors: Suryanto Dedi , Ali Usman
Published: December 2022

The purpose of the study was to analyze body weight gain and the efficiency of feed use in the maintenance of Joper chicken using restaurant organic waste (ROW) as a substitute for concentrated feed. The research material was 75 male Joper free-range chickens aged 1.5 month with initial weight of 0.57 â€“ 0.80 g/head with a coefficient of diversity 9.25%. The feed ingredients were ground corn, rice bran, concentrate, commercial feed and dry milled ROW. The equipment for cages was for feeding, drinking, and weighing. The study was conducted for 30 days with experimental methods and a completely randomized design consisting of 5 treatment feeds, repeated 3 times, and each experimental unit filled with 5 heads. Substitution with concentrate in feed can improve performance and feed efficiency in Joper chickens. The results showed that the use of 60% ROW (T4) as a substitute for concentrate feed had a significant effect (P<0.05) on increasing feed conversion ratio and efficiency in Joper native chickens. On the other result, significant increase on (P<0.05) body weight gained because of feed containing 40% concentrate (T1), rather than the feeds with containing ROW materials. This means that the use of organic waste from restaurant 60% or 24% in feed as concentrate substitute optimally increased feed efficiency and body weight gain of Joper native chicken.
Gambaran Anak Thalasemia di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah dr. Soediran Mangun Sumarso Wonogiri
Authors: Hanifah Maulina Ramawati
Published: December 2022

Latar Belakang : Thalasemia merupakan salah satu penyakit kronis yang terjadi pada anak yang dibawa sejak lahir yang diturunkan secara herediter. Di Indonesia sendiri penderita penyakit thlasemia tergolong tinggi dan termasuk dalam negara yang beresiko tinggi, karena setiap tahunnya 3.000 bayi yang lahir berpotensi terkena thalasemia. Tujuan: Mengetahui gambaran anak thalasemia di RSUD dr. Soediran Mangun Sumarso Wonogiri. Metode Penelitian: Penelitian ini merupakan deskriptif kuantitatif.  Populasi  penelitian  ini  16  responden  dengan teknik pengambilan sampel yaitu total sampling. Pengumpulan data kualitas hidup menggunakan kuesioner  PedsQL. Hasil: penelitian ini mendatpatkan hasil umur anak antara 7-11 tahun (37,5%), jenis kelamin laki-laki (62,5%), tingkat pendidikan SD (50%), jenis thalasemia beta (75%), kadar hb pra transfusi <9 g/dl (87,5%), penatalaksanaan medis medikamentosa&transfusi darah (100%) dan kualitas hidup baik (75%). Kesimpulan: umur anak 7-11 tahun, jenis kelamin laki-laki, tingkat pendidikan SD, jenis thalasemia beta, kadar hb pra transfusi <9 g/dl, penatalaksanaan medis medikamentosa & transfusi darah dan kualitas hidup baik.