bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efficacy of N-acetylcysteine as Add-on Therapy for the Management of
Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome in Women
Authors: Mohseni Maede , Rahimi Somayeh , Mirjalili Mahtabalsadat , Mohammadi Younes , Mehrpooya Maryam
Published: January 2023

Purpose:

Considering supportive evidence on N-acetylcysteine (NAC) effectiveness in
neuropathic pain syndromes, we conducted this study to evaluate its effect on women suffering from
chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS).

Methods:

In a randomized, double-blind study, 106 women with CPPS were assigned to receive
NAC+amitriptyline or placebo+amitriptyline treatment. Amitriptyline was administrated at a dose of
25 mg/daily and NAC and placebo at 600 mg twice daily. The effect of treatment was assessed on the
National Institutes of Health Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index (NIH-CPSI) and its domain scores,
including pain, urinary symptoms, and quality of life impact scores at weeks 4 and 8 after treatment.
The global response was also assessed on the 7-point patient-reported Global Response Assessment
(GRA) scale at the end of the study.

Results:

By week 4, comparative improvements were noticed in the two groups' NIH-CPSI total score
and domain scores. From week 4 to week 8, we noted the superior efficacy of NAC+amitriptyline
treatment over placebo+amitriptyline in improving the NIH-CPSI total score and its domain scores, as
the proportion of patients responding to treatment (the subjects with ≥ 6-point reduction in the total
NIH-CPSI score), as well those reporting marked or moderate improvements in their overall symptoms
on GRA was significantly more significant in patients receiving NAC+amitriptyline treatment
relative to those receiving placebo+amitriptyline treatment.

Conclusion:

These findings provided preliminary evidence regarding the possible role of NAC as an
adjunct therapy in the management of CPPS in women, which needs to be validated in future studies.
Does Diffusion Restriction Pattern on MRI Predict Stroke Etiology in a
Cancer Patient?
Authors: Asil Talip , Kolukisa Mehmet , Koyuncu Bahar Aksay , Bayrakoglu Alişan
Published: January 2023

Background:

Stroke and cancer are two of the most common health problems. Moreover,
stroke is more common in patients with cancer than in the normal population, due to coagulation problems.
Knowing the etiology of stroke is important for determining treatment options. This study aimed
to determine the relationship between ischemic lesion topographies using diffusion-weighted magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI) and the etiology of stroke in patients with cancer.

Patients and Methods:

All patients with ischemic stroke in the Bezmialem Stroke Registry over a 4-
year period were retrospectively analyzed in this study. Patients with acute ischemic stroke and additional
diagnoses of solid and active malignancy (excluding hematologic malignancies) were included
in the analysis. We investigated whether there was a relationship between the etiology of patients with
cancer-related stroke according to the stroke etiologic classification and the diffusion restriction patterns
on MRI.

Results:

In this registry, 32 of 1472 patients were diagnosed as having active cancer. Fourteen patients
were evaluated as having definite cardioembolism, eight patients as probable cardioembolism, and four
patients had inadequate examinations. Only one patient was classified as having an atherothrombotic
stroke. Isolated acute infarction was seen in 15 of 32 patients. In patients with multiple acute infarct
areas (n=17), acute lesions characterized by micro embolisms in a single vessel area were detected in
four patients, and acute lesions characterized by bilateral (anterior and/or posterior system) micro embolisms
in more than one vessel area in 13 patients.

Conclusion:

The most common etiology of stroke in patients with cancer was found to be embolic/
cardioembolic. This is important for the treatment plans for ischemic stroke in patients with cancer.
Revisiting the South Indian Traditional Plants against Several Targets of
SARS-CoV-2 - An in silico Approach
Authors: Jupudi Srikanth , Rajala Srikala , Gaddam Narasimha Rao , Swaminathan Gomathi , Peesa Jaya Preethi , Rajagopal Kalirajan , Azam Mohammed Afzal
Published: January 2023

Background:

The south Indian Telugu states will celebrate a new year called ‘Ugadi’ which is a south Indian traditional festival. The ingredients used in ugadi pachadi have often also been used in food as well as traditional Ayurveda and Siddha medicinal preparations. Coronaviruses (CoVs) are a diverse family of enveloped positive-sense single-stranded RNA viruses which can infect humans and have the potential to cause large-scale outbreaks.

Objective:

Considering the benefits of ugadi pachadi, we investigated the binding modes of various phytochemical constituents reported from its ingredients against five targets of SARS-CoV-2.

Methods:

Flexible-ligand docking simulations were achieved through AutoDock version 1.5.6. Following 50ns of molecular dynamics simulation using GROMACS 2018.1 software and binding free energy (ΔGbind) of the protein-ligand complexes were calculated using the g_mmpbsa tool. ADME prediction was done using Qikprop of Schrodinger.

Results:

From the molecular docking and MM/PBSA results compound Eriodictin exhibited the
highest binding energy when complexed with nucleocapsid N protein (6M3M) (-6.8 kcal/mol, -
82.46 kJ/mol), bound SARS-CoV-2-hACE2 complex (6M0J) (-7.4 kcal/mol, -71.10 kJ/mol) and
Mpro (6XR3) (-8.6 kcal/mol, -140.21 kJ/mol). Van der Waal and electrostatic energy terms highly
favored total free energy binding.

Conclusion:

The compounds Eriodictin, Vitexin, Cycloart-3, 24, 27-triol, Agigenin, Mangiferin,
Mangiferolic acid, Schaftoside, 27-Hydroxymangiferonic acid, Quercetin, Azadirachtol, Cubebin,
Isomangiferin, Isoquercitrin, Malicarpin, Orientin and procyanidin dimer exhibited satisfactory
binding energy values when compared with standard molecules. The further iterative optimization
of high-ranked compounds following validation by in vitro and in vivo techniques assists in discovering
therapeutic anti-SARS-CoV-2 molecules.
Graphene Used for Energy Conversion and Storage by Electrochemistry:
A Brief Global Overview
Authors: Liu Miao , Dai Yexin , Maryam Bushra , Cui Jinran , Liu Xianhua
Published: January 2023

Background:

Graphene and its derivatives have been widely used in modern electrochemical-
related technologies due to their versatile structure, tunable conductivity, and large
specific surface area. However, there is a need to provide the latest global literature overview in
this field.

Methods:

In this study, we reported a literature overview of current developments in the applications
of graphene in energy conversion and storage by electrochemistry. In this overview, 1285
pieces of literature were retrieved and analyzed based on the web of science core database using
bibliometric tools.

Results:

The major contributing countries are China and the United States. The most widespread
fields are the development of novel nanomaterials and catalysts and approaches to improve the
electrocatalytic performance of batteries and supercapacitors. The hotspots of current research
include sodium-ion batteries, lithium-sulfur batteries, sulfur-doped electrodes, and the study of
high-efficiency electrocatalysts for oxygen and evolution reactions.

Conclusion:

With the continuous development in this field, scientists are committed to continuously
improving the performance of energy equipment. The applications of graphene-based
materials for electrochemical energy conversion and storage are briefly summarized. The challenges
and prospects for future research in this field are also discussed.
Os Beneditinos E A Educação Na América Portuguesa
Authors: Ayres Barboza Marcos , Arnaut de Toledo Cezar de Alencar
Published: January 2023

Esta pesquisa investiga as práticas educativas beneditinas em seus mosteiros e destaca a importância desse trabalho desenvolvido no campo da formação para a história da educação brasileira. Os beneditinos na América Portuguesa foram grandes proprietários de terras e de escravos. Eles desfrutavam de grande prestígio e influência política entre os povoadores e principais lideranças das capitanias. Os laços iam muito além do aspecto espiritual, alguns benfeitores podiam desfrutar de sepultamentos na capela da Igreja, missas, entre outros privilégios. Para ingressar na Ordem, o candidato era avaliado com severidade e não podia pertencer aos estratos inferiores daquela sociedade. Os beneditinos eram também desafiados a oferecer alguma instrução aos seus subordinados, em grande número nos engenhos e na manutenção das instalações urbanas, para dar sustentação àquela estrutura social.
Avaliação da qualidade dos exames de Biologia e Geologia do ensino secundário português
Authors: Lopes Teresa , Precioso José
Published: January 2023

Os resultados dos alunos portugueses no exame de Biologia e Geologia têm revelado uma situação grave de insucesso ao longo dos anos, com classificações médias muito baixas e taxas de reprovação excessivamente elevadas. Na opinião dos professores, as principais causas de insucesso relacionam-se com o elevado grau de complexidade do exame. Assim, é importante analisar a validade e a qualidade técnica desses exames para aferir se esses instrumentos de avaliação estão a contribuir negativamente para o insucesso dos alunos. Neste contexto, realizou-se esta investigação qualitativa, de análise documental com recurso a análise de conteúdo. Analisaram-se dois exames de Biologia e Geologia (critério de seleção: provas com os melhores e os piores resultados) nas dimensões: Área disciplinar por ano (o exame avalia as áreas de Biologia e Geologia); Tipo de questão; Dimensões do Ensino das Ciências; Taxonomia de Bloom: Dimensão do Processo Cognitivo e Dimensão do Conhecimento. Conclui-se que os exames são cognitivamente exigentes, sendo que a maioria das questões avalia categorias superiores do processo cognitivo (aplicação e análise) de conhecimento conceptual. Esta investigação demonstra a falta de validade e fiabilidade dos exames de Biologia e Geologia, assim como vários problemas de qualidade técnica.
PERANCANGAN PLATFORM INKUBATOR BISNIS SEBAGAI UPAYA PENINGKATAN KOMPETENSI PELAKU UMKM UNTUK MENGGERAKAN PEREKONOMIAN INDONESIA
Authors: Pujianto Pujianto , Rahman Abdul , Lindawati Lindawati , Kenamon Mardiah , Efrianti Rini
Published: January 2023

Abstract
The role of MSMEs is very large in the Indonesian economy, the contribution of MSMEs is 97% of the workforce and 61.9% of the contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). However, MSMEs in Indonesia still faces several challenges to developing and improving their business. The Indonesian government implemented stimulus in dealing with and controlling the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and was effective when compared to other countries. In 2021, Indonesia's real GDP index has reached pre-pandemic conditions at the level of 101.5, while neighboring countries namely Malaysia are at the level of 96.4, the Philippines are at the level of 95.5 and Thailand is still at the level of 94.4. The purpose of this research is to design a Business Incubator Platform in an effort to increase the competency of MSME players through a business incubator. If the competence of MSME players matches current needs, it is hoped that Indonesian MSMEs will be able to compete and improve the Indonesian economy. The method used in this study is the Waterfall Model. While the stages carried out in this method are the stages of system requirements analysis, design, implementation, and system maintenance. While system testing uses the Black Box testing model which focuses on system functionality. The result of this research is an Incubator Platform that can be used by MSME players to improve their business competence. To join this platform, UMKM players register through the platform, after being verified by the admin team, MSME players can use the features that have been provided.
Capturing the Dynamics of the Social Environment Through Experience Sampling Methods, Passive Sensing, and Egocentric Networks: Scoping Review
Authors: Langener Anna M , Stulp Gert , Kas Martien J , Bringmann Laura F
Published: January 2023

Background

Social interactions are important for well-being, and therefore, researchers are increasingly attempting to capture people’s social environment. Many different disciplines have developed tools to measure the social environment, which can be highly variable over time. The experience sampling method (ESM) is often used in psychology to study the dynamics within a person and the social environment. In addition, passive sensing is often used to capture social behavior via sensors from smartphones or other wearable devices. Furthermore, sociologists use egocentric networks to track how social relationships are changing. Each of these methods is likely to tap into different but important parts of people’s social environment. Thus far, the development and implementation of these methods have occurred mostly separately from each other.

Objective

Our aim was to synthesize the literature on how these methods are currently used to capture the changing social environment in relation to well-being and assess how to best combine these methods to study well-being.

Methods

We conducted a scoping review according to the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines.

Results

We included 275 studies. In total, 3 important points follow from our review. First, each method captures a different but important part of the social environment at a different temporal resolution. Second, measures are rarely validated (>70% of ESM studies and 50% of passive sensing studies were not validated), which undermines the robustness of the conclusions drawn. Third, a combination of methods is currently lacking (only 15/275, 5.5% of the studies combined ESM and passive sensing, and no studies combined all 3 methods) but is essential in understanding well-being.

Conclusions

We highlight that the practice of using poorly validated measures hampers progress in understanding the relationship between the changing social environment and well-being. We conclude that different methods should be combined more often to reduce the participants’ burden and form a holistic perspective on the social environment.
A Deep Learning–Based Approach for Prediction of Vancomycin Treatment Monitoring: Retrospective Study Among Patients With Critical Illness (Preprint)
Authors: Kim Dohyun , Choi Hyun-Soo , Lee DongHoon , Kim Minkyu , Kim Yoon , Han Seon-Sook , Heo Yeonjeong , Park Ju-Hee , Park Jinkyeong
Published: January 2023

BACKGROUND

Vancomycin pharmacokinetics are highly variable in patients with critical illnesses, and clinicians commonly use population pharmacokinetic (PPK) models based on a Bayesian approach to dose. However, these models are population-dependent, may only sometimes meet the needs of individual patients, and are only used by experienced clinicians as a reference for making treatment decisions. To assist real-world clinicians, we developed a deep learning–based decision-making system that predicts vancomycin therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) levels in patients in intensive care unit.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to establish joint multilayer perceptron (JointMLP), a new deep-learning model for predicting vancomycin TDM levels, and compare its performance with the PPK models, extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost), and TabNet.

METHODS

We used a 977-case data set split into training and testing groups in a 9:1 ratio. We performed external validation of the model using 1429 cases from Kangwon National University Hospital and 2394 cases from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care–IV (MIMIC-IV). In addition, we performed 10-fold cross-validation on the internal training data set and calculated the 95% CIs using the metric. Finally, we evaluated the generalization ability of the JointMLP model using the MIMIC-IV data set.

RESULTS

Our JointMLP model outperformed other models in predicting vancomycin TDM levels in internal and external data sets. Compared to PPK, the JointMLP model improved predictive power by up to 31% (mean absolute error [MAE] 6.68 vs 5.11) on the internal data set and 81% (MAE 11.87 vs 6.56) on the external data set. In addition, the JointMLP model significantly outperforms XGBoost and TabNet, with a 13% (MAE 5.75 vs 5.11) and 14% (MAE 5.85 vs 5.11) improvement in predictive accuracy on the inner data set, respectively. On both the internal and external data sets, our JointMLP model performed well compared to XGBoost and TabNet, achieving prediction accuracy improvements of 34% and 14%, respectively. Additionally, our JointMLP model showed higher robustness to outlier data than the other models, as evidenced by its higher root mean squared error performance across all data sets. The mean errors and variances of the JointMLP model were close to zero and smaller than those of the PPK model in internal and external data sets.

CONCLUSIONS

Our JointMLP approach can help optimize treatment outcomes in patients with critical illnesses in an intensive care unit setting, reducing side effects associated with suboptimal vancomycin administration. These include increased risk of bacterial resistance, extended hospital stays, and increased health care costs. In addition, the superior performance of our model compared to existing models highlights its potential to help real-world clinicians.
Ethnopharmacology, Biological evaluation and Chemical composition of Boswellia dalzielii Hutch: A Review
Authors: Dogara Abdulrahman Mahmoud , Lema Abubakar Abdullahi , Hama Harmand A. , Hamad Saber , Mohammad Nor Hasima Mahmod , Mohammad Moneruzzaman Khandaker  , Emmanuel Amlabu Wandayi
Published: January 2023

The Burseraceae family consists of 18 genera and 540 species. Boswellia dalzielii is a medicinal plant used in tropical and subtropical areas for the treatment and management of various ailments. Despite the medicinal value of B. dalzielii, there is no comprehensive documentation. The study aimed to review the ethnopharmacology, biological evaluation and chemical composition of B. dalzielii. Scopus, Web of Science, BioMed Central, Science Direct, PubMed, Springer Link, and Google Scholar were searched to find published articles. The results showed that the leaves, stem bark, and root of B. dalzielii have been traditionally used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Benin, Sudan, and Guinee for the treatment and management of antirheumatic, antispasmodic, analgesic, antiseptic, hypotensive, malarial mental illness, ulcer, pain, and fever. It is also found that leaves, stem bark, and root have antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, and antimalarial properties with stembark having the highest activity. Chemically, it was revealed the leaf has high contents of monoterpenes hydrocarbons with alpha-pinene as the major compound. The species were largely studied in vitro, according to the literature survey. A well-designed clinical experiment is required to obtain conclusive evidence on the efficacy of stembark. The standard dose and safety of the stembark should be established.
Pengaruh Komponen 4A terhadap Minat Berkunjung Kembali dengan Kepuasan sebagai Variabel Intervening pada Telaga Biru Cisoka, Kabupaten Tangerang, Provinsi Banten
Authors: Nurbaeti Nurbaeti , Rahmanita Myrza , Amrullah Amrullah , Ratnaningtyas Heny , Nurmalinda Elda
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh atraksi, aksesbilitas, amenitas dan ancillary terhadap minat berkunjung kembali dengan kepuasan sebagai variabel intervening pada Telaga Biru Cisoka, Kabupaten Tangerang, Provinsi Banten. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan analisis jalur. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah  kaum milenial yang mengunjungi Telaga Biru Cisoka, sedangkan sampel berjumlah 150 responden. Teknik  pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan secara parsial hanya ancillary yang tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan kaum milenial dan minat berkunjung kembali kaum milenial. Kemudian secara parsial secara parsial hanya ancillary tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat berkunjung kembali kaum milenial melalui kepuasan kaum milenial. Telaga Biru Cisoka memberikan kepuasan dan minat kunjung kembali karena: (1) adanya atraksi alam berupa keindahan warna telaga dan atraksi buatannya meliputi wisata selfie, ayunan, jungkat-jungkit, flying fox, wahana bebek, penyewaan perahu; (2) karena adanya aksebilitas yang baik dan mudah dijangkau seperti kondisi jalan berbeton dan beraspal, jarak tempuh yang singkat, transportasi yang memadai; (3) adanya amenitas yang cukup meliputi area parkir cukup luas, air bersih yang sudah ada, warung makan. Untuk Pengelola Objek Wisata disarankan menambah atraksi baru, melengkapi dan mengelola serta merawat fasilitas.
The Function and Meaning of Tope’ le’leng in the Death Ritual of The Kajang Tribe, South Sulawesi
Authors: Juniati Ninik
Published: January 2023

Tope’ le’leng in the Kajang language means black sarong and is a typical sarong of the Kajang tribe worn by men and women, both for daily wear and worn at various ceremonies held by this tribe. The study of tope’ le’leng has been quite a lot. Still, no one has discussed its function and meaning in the death ritual of the Kajang tribe, considering that tope’ le’leng has been recognized as one of the Kajang tribe’s identities among other tribes in Indonesia. This study examines the function and meaning of Tope’ le’leng in death rituals, starting from when the corpse was still at home, funeral preparation, funeral processions, and follow-up rituals until 100 days. This research used an ethnographic approach with descriptive analysis. Data analysis used triple pattern (Pola Tiga) theories in Paradoxical Aesthetics from Jakob Sumardjo. The data sources in this study are Tope’ le’leng, the funeral ritual itself, the shaman who led the death rituals, and the local community who followed the funeral ritual. Data collection techniques used participatory observation and interviews. The results showed that Tope’ le’leng functioned as an object of donation, a sign of grief. It is a marker of a family of mourning (not wearing clothes other than tope’ le’leng) as a ritual object to cover the bamboo coffin and Pammorangan. Tope’ le’leng, as a ritual object, shows the social strata or economic level of the grieving family in the community. The Kajang people believed that the deceased spirit could see the family and the shaman as long as they did not wear clothes other than tope’ le’leng for 100 days. As one of the ritual and sacred objects, tope’ le’leng has presented a moment of transcendence and belief in the existence of spirits in death rituals. Based on the triple pattern theory (Pola Tiga), namely the relationship between the upper, middle, and lower worlds. Tope’ le’leng has another function as a relationship connector between God, man, and nature.  The simplicity of its form and composition does not detract from its function and meaning and even reinforces its sacredness as a ritual object in patuntung beliefs.
Integration Kano Model and E-Servqual to Evaluate Online Travel Agent Services in Bandung 2022
Authors: Suryawardani Bethani , Gusnadi Dendi , Wulandari Astri , Marcelino Dandy
Published: January 2023

One of the integrated e-commerce models is online ticket selling. Many travel agents sell travel tickets for national or international destinations online through websites; one of them is Tiket.com, a popular travel agency in Indonesia. The intense competition in the internet-based service providing industry has, in fact, motivated this company to meet their customers’ needs and preferences with quality services; the goal is to increase the number of their service users. The purpose of this study is to identify aspects of user requirements by Tiket.com as an online travel agent service that need to be maintained and improved. This study combines two methods of measuring customer satisfaction, namely the Kano model and e-service quality. The identified customer needs, based on Voice of Customer, can be analyzed to increase satisfaction. The results of this study are grouped into the dimensions of e-service quality, i.e. reliability, responsiveness, fulfillment, ease of use, information, security, and efficiency. Using a combination of e-service quality and Kano Model, six attributes of True Customer Needs were acquired; five of them are recommended for improvement and one needs to be developed. Tiket.com are suggested to pay more attention to weak attributes that are included in the must be category because they are fundamental for the company's services. They are also advised to develop weak and strong attributes that are included in the attractive category because they can help the company increase their competitive advantage.
Consensus on Land Use Change in Bangka Tengah Regency
Authors: Puspitasari Anik Endah , Pramono Retno W. D.
Published: January 2023

Differences in perception or interest in land use can potentially lead to conflict. One of the efforts to minimize the possibility of conflicts in land use is to build consensus among stakeholders. This process is not only able to minimize conflict but is expected to be the most appropriate solution to facilitate the implementation of the plan. This paper will present an example of the dynamics of consensus building in the process of land conversion in Bangka Tengah Regency which had previously been designated as a mining zone and then planned to be converted into a Tourism Special Economic Zone (Tourism SEZ). In this proposal, an agreement has been successfully built between the first permit holder and the SEZ proposer, however, the plan to establish SEZ has not materialized. What exactly is a factor in this so that the agreement that has taken place has not become the capital for the successful implementation of the plan? This research aims to explain the constraints on not implementing the plan after an agreement has been reach. The research was conducted with a stakeholder mapping analysis framework. Data were obtained by conducting interviews, observations, and collecting documents related to the SEZ proposal. The selection of informants was carried out purposively to obtain detailed information so that it could be used to answer research questions.  The results showed that there were factors that become obstacles in planning implementation, related to the consensus that was successfully built. The imperfect consensus that has been successfully built  can be seen in the incomplete pouring of commitments in contracts between stakeholder, thus making the consensus reached a pseudo-consensus.
White Cement and Concrete Compressive Strength in Sea Water Curing
Authors: Sariman Syahrul , M Abd. Rahim Nurdin, Riswanto
Published: January 2023

Concrete is the most widely used construction material in the world, including in areas around the sea. Several previous studies have shown that sea water can reduce the strength of concrete. Therefore, research is needed to overcome this. This study aims to obtain the compressive strength of concrete treated in seawater by substituting portland cement with white cement, which is 10%, 20% and 30%. The results showed that the substitution of White Cement could increase the compressive strength of the concrete, both cured with fresh water and cured with seawater. The decrease in compressive strength of concrete that does not contain white cement is 11.28% greater than that of concrete containing white cement which is only around 4% on average.
THE DIFFERENCES OF GRAMMAR TEACHING METHOD USED BASED ON THE TEACHERS’ LENGTH OF TEACHING EXPERIENCES
Authors:   Universitas Bengkulu, Faradila Nandatul , Yunita Wisma ,   Universitas Bengkulu, Syahrial Syahrial ,   Universitas Bengkulu
Published: January 2023

The preference in implementing the suitable method in teaching English grammar is important to be considered in order to achieve the learning aims effectively. This study attempted to investigate the differences of grammar teaching method used by the English teachers based on the length of teachers’ teaching experiences. The explanatory mixed methods design was carried out in this study. Eighty English teachers at the junior high schools in North Bengkulu regency were the participants of the study. The quantitative data were collected through distributing the questionnaire to 80 English teachers. Meanwhile the qualitative data were collected through interviewing eight teachers and observing the classroom teaching practice of three teachers. The results showed that based on the length of teachers’ teaching experiences, the frequently grammar teaching method used similarly was Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT). The differences were found in the kind of the tasks given and in the implementation of the TBLT in teaching and learning process. This study gives insights for the English teachers to reflect on their grammar teaching in the classroom.
READING HABITS AND THE STUDENTS’ WRITING SKILL AMONG EFL LEARNERS
Authors:   Universitas Islam Lamongan, Setyaningrum Riya Risqi , Fatmawati Riryn ,   Universitas Islam Lamongan, Nahdiah Sirli ,   Universitas islam Lamongan
Published: January 2023

The study aims to find out the reading habits of EFL students to find out the writing skill of students and to find out a significant relationship between students' reading habits and the writing skill of students in the informatics engineering study program UNISLA. The method of study is quantitative with a correlation descriptive design. The data collection is documentation of students’ score in portfolio writing and the questionnaire’s score of reading habits. The instruments of research are the report mark of students’ writing ability and the questionnaire. The finding showed that the value of “r” is 0.41. It means that the correlation between students' reading habits and writing skill between English learners of Informatics Engineering at UNISLA in the academic year 2021/2022 were "Fairly High Correlation". A grade of r (0.41) ≥ of r-table (0.317) proves that Ha is accepted, so there is a significant relationship between students' reading habits and writing skill between Informatics Engineering study program learners at UNISLA in the academic year 2021/2022. Finally, researchers suggested to English teachers should get students interested in reading books by providing facilities and motivation to students. If the student has a high reading habit, the student will write easily in English.
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN GRAMMAR MASTERY AND SPEAKING SKILL OF THE ELEVEN GRADE STUDENTS OF SMAN 1 KOTO KAMPAR HULU
Authors:   Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai, Ulfa Nadiah , Hardi Vitri Anggraini , Ayu Citra
Published: January 2023

This study sought to determine the relationship between students' speaking abilities and their command of grammar. The correlation approach was applied in this study. Students in SMAN 1 Koto Kampar Hulu's eleventh grade made up the study's population. There were 31 pupils in the sample, and random sampling was used. Grammar tests and interview tests were two different types of tools. According to the research, the grammar proficiency of the eleventh graders at SMAN 1 Koto Kampar Hulu was rated as inadequate. The students' speaking ability was rated as fair and represented by the mean score (69, 52). The average score revealed it (70,32). The rate of correlation between students' speaking prowess and their command of grammar was at a "significant" level (rxy was 0.615), where rxy (0.615) > r table (0,367). It shows that there was a substantial and positive link between students' speaking ability and their command of grammar among SMAN 1 Koto Kampar Hulu students in the eleventh grade.
EFL TEACHERS SELF-REPORTED DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES AT KEFTEGNA 23 SECONDARY SCHOOL, ETHIOPIA
Authors:   Addis Ababa University, Melka Yirmalem Gilma , Beriso Italo ,   Addis Ababa University
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study was to explore selected high school English teachers self-reported differentiated instructional practices that haven’t been addressed in the Ethiopian EFL context. To achieve this purpose, data was collected using questionnaire for EFL teachers and semi-structured interview students. The selected EFL teachers filled the questionnaire based on their willingness and the students were randomly selected from two sections and interviewed to cross-check the data obtained from their EFL teachers. The students were interviewed in Amharic and transcribed in to English and the data were analyzed descriptively. The results of the study indicated that EFL teachers’ perceive that their English classes are composed of students’ with different learning achievement levels consisting of very struggling, grade level and advanced students but instructional practices were not adequately responsive to the students different readiness levels. They rated their students as grade level/average achievers and take this group in to account while delivering English lessons. Besides, results showed that teaching to the middle level is most preferable. Findings further showed that EFL teachers had no experience of pre-assessing students’ different readiness levels or current status to make informed decisions, and hardly modify instruction and highly depend on textbook activities/tasks. Results from the interview further indicated that students experiencing or receiving the EFL teachers’ instructional practices were not perceived favorably. Thus, it is evident to conclude that the EFL teachers’ instructional practices were undifferentiated and it is suggested EFL teachers should get awareness trainings to integrate DI in to their teaching.
PORTRAYING HEDONISM IN CRAZY RICH ASIAN NOVEL BY KEVIN KWAN
Authors:   STIBA MALANG, Susanto Joni
Published: January 2023

Modern society has the view that hedonism is a lifestyle that only emphasizes pleasure such as shopping for luxury goods and eating expensive food. This is contrary to the simple lifestyle proposed by Epicureans. Epicureans distinguish between natural desires that are needed (such as eating) and natural desires that are allowed (such as delicious food), and vain desires (such as wealth) (K. Bertens, 2000). Therefore, hedonism does not always have to prioritize luxury but can improve the quality of enjoyment itself. Evolving the issue of flexing in society is often done by the youth as a negative stigma yet it could be positive if it is seen from a different angle. This study also identifies the influence of hedonism on the main character's life. In this research, the researcher used the qualitative method to analyze the data as it is concerned with the subjective assessment of attitudes, opinions, and behavior. The finding of this research was that natural desires are allowed to have the effect of being able to (1) enjoy life more, (2) have a high social spirit, and (3) be wise in dealing with problems. The impact of vain desires tends to be (1) anti-social, (2) excessive consumptive behavior, and (3) unsatisfactory
STUDENTS’ DIFFICULTIES IN WRITING THESIS OF ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM IN MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SUMATERA BARAT
Authors:   Muhammadiyah University of Sumatera Barat, Hendrita Rini , Ariani Sri ,   Muhammadiyah University of Sumatera Barat
Published: January 2023

This research is about difficulties faced by the students in writing thesis at eight semester of English Education Study Program of Muhammadiyah University of Sumatera Barat. The purpose of the research is to describe the students’ difficulties in writing the thesis. The participants of this research were eight semester students of English Education Study Program of Muhammadiyah University of Sumatera Barat that consist of 15 students. This research is a descriptive research. It is aimed at describing things as the way and also analyzing the interrelationship of the data. The instrument used in this research was questioner and interview. The questioner is used to find out the students’ difficulties in writing thesis while the interview is used to support the data gotten from questioner. The result of this research shows that there are 13 difficulties faced by students in writing thesis. And the most frequent difficulties is “pouring ideas into scientific writing”. All of the students (15) faced this difficulty.
Deep Learning-Based Recognition of Facial Expressions
Authors: Tiwari Prajjawal , Kumar Navneet , Singh Palak , Attray Prbhav , Rai Arpit , Khan Nizam Uddin
Published: January 2023

Abstract: Convolutional neural networks were used in deep learning to maintain a system for recognizing face expressions of emotion. We were created as two distinct models. The first model was a suggested CNN architecture that was trained on the FER-2013 dataset. The model could classify expressions into 7 different categories with an accuracy rate of 67.18%. Using the FER-2013 dataset and a transfer learning strategy, the second model was produced. The model was able to categories the expressions into 4 groups with an accuracy of 75.55%. A mobile web application that quickly executes our FER models on a device is also provided by us. We introduce generic assessment standards, general face recognition databases, and face recognition research for real-world scenarios. We present a prospective analysis of facial recognition. Face recognition has emerged as the field's most promising area for future advancement.
Reform for The Development of Digital Arabic Language Teaching Materials Based on Constructivism Theory
Authors: Nurhadi Nurhadi , Hilmi Danial
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study was to provide an overview of the formulation of the development of digital Arabic teaching materials by including learning targets that are in line with the formation of active learning abilities. This study used a qualitative approach with data related to information about the pattern of developing website-based digital teaching materials. Data collection techniques used were interviews, observation, and documentation studies. As for the data analysis done by collecting, condensing, displaying data and concluding. Based on the results of the study, it was found that the development of digital teaching materials on UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim completed adequate audio-visual-based applications integrated with the teaching materials and applied by new students through distance learning and used to develope their language skills through a constructivist learning approach that is integrated into the textbook.
Faktor Penggunaan Pronomina Persona Kedua Tunggal dalam Bahasa Indonesia dan Bahasa Jepang
Authors: Amelia Ifada Zilly , Rosidin Odien , Devi Ade Anggraini Kartika
Published: January 2023

Bahasa memiliki ciri khas yang unik. Hal tersebut terlihat pada bahasa Indonesia dan Jepang terutama pada aspek penggunaan pronomina. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbedaan faktor yang memengaruhi penggunaan pronomina persona kedua tunggal dalam bahasa Indonesia dan bahasa Jepang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif, dengan sumber data dalam bahasa Indonesia diambil dari kumpulan cerpen Bobo Bingkai yang Kosong, dan cerpen dalam majalah Bobo, sementara itu data bahasa Jepang diambil dari seri anime Gintama, seri anime Bungo Stray Dogs, dan Darwin’s Game. Pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik baca, simak, dan catat. Analisis data menggunakan model analisis interaktif dari Miles dan Huberman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat 4 faktor yang memengaruhi penggunaan pronomina persona kedua tunggal bahasa Indonesia, yaitu faktor umur, faktor status sosial, faktor keakraban, dan faktor situasi, sedangkan pada bahasa Jepang terdapat 5 faktor, yaitu faktor umur, faktor status sosial, faktor keakraban, faktor gender, dan faktor situasi. Adapun faktor yang menjadi pembeda bahasa Indonesia dan bahasa Jepang adalah faktor gender.
Konsep Integrasi Al-Islam Kemuhammadiyahan Pada Proses Pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia
Authors: Solihati Nani , Hikmat Ade , Hidayatullah Syarif
Published: January 2023

Integrasi Al-Islam Kemuhammadiyah (AIK) dalam kegiatan pembelajaran telah banyak dilakukan. Namun, integrasi AIK dalam pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia belum banyak dilakukan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan berbagai bentuk integrasi AIK dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia serta bagaimana persepsi mahasiswa terhadap integrasi tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik observasi dan portofolio dengan melihat proses pembelajaran dan komponen pembelajaran. Untuk mengetahui respons mahasiswa terhadap temuan observasi dan portofolio tersebut, peneliti menyebarkan kuesioner kepada delapan mahasiswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa integrasi AIK dalam pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia dilakukan dalam aspek sikap dan pengetahuan. Mayoritas mahasiswa di setiap komponen kuesioner menjawab sangat setuju terhadap konsep-konsep tersebut.
Pengembangan Sistem Peringatan Dini Cuaca Ekstrem Terintegrasi Berbasis Y-Model Webgis Development Methodology (Y-WDM)
Authors: Ali Abdullah , Hairully Umam Iddam , Heningtyas Hesti , Charolidya Rindita , Sanditya Bertha , Cempaka Azhari Putri , Setyawan Teguh , Ali Kiki
Published: January 2023

The incidence of hydrometeorological disasters in Indonesia is in the largest percentage for the last 10 years. The development of an integrated extreme weather early warning system is one of the initial processes in a series of hydrometeorological disaster mitigation efforts. Data models, observation and remote sensing become the database in early warning of extreme weather, the officers who carry out early detection of hazards so that they have sufficient waiting time to prepare an effective emergency response plan. In this study, an early warning system was built by implementing the Y-Model WebGIS Development Methodology (YWDM) which is a combination of geographic information systems and web-based application development context. Spatial data processing is carried out using the python programming language, including radar and weather satellite data, surface observation, lightning detection, storm detection and identification, and nowcasting models. Web GIS visualization is built by using JavaScript and php programming language, database management managed using PostgreSQL. The results of the implementation are in the form of a SPACE (Spatial Based Extreme Weather Warning System) framework which Sidarma-Nowcast is a system within the framework. The development of this system shows an increase and the level of improvement in the process of producing and disseminating early warning information.
Parodi Kritik Politik dalam Cerpen Dilarang Menyanyi di Kamar Mandi Karya Seno Gumira Ajidarma
Authors: Putro Abdullah Bimo Prakoso , Anggara Arya Giri
Published: January 2023

Abstrak
Seno Gumira Ajidarma terkenal dengan karya sastranya yang mengangkat tema sosial dan politik. Karya-karyanya banyak terbit pada masa orde baru yang mana sering terjadi penindasan, diskriminasi, dan pembatasan hak politik. Karya sastra sebagai karya fiksi memberikan gambaran permasalahan masyarakat dan realitas di lingkungannya. Pengarang menggunakan perantara karya sastra untuk menyampaikan ide, pemikiran, atau gagasan mengenai hal atau persoalan yang terjadi di masyarakat dan juga untuk menyampaikan pesan kepada pembaca. Seperti dalam Cerita pendek Dilarang Menyanyi Di Kamar Mandi karya Seno Gumira Ajidarma yang mengisahkan kegundahan hati para ibu di suatu kampung. Cerpen ini mengandung parodi kritik politik kepada pemerintah melalui humor yang diciptakan oleh Seno. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui parodi kritik politik dalam cerpen dan juga mengetahui unsur intrinsik yang terkandung dalam cerpen tersebut. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan teori sosiologi sastra dan parodi politik.
Kata kunci: Parodi; Kritik; Penindasan
Abstract
Seno Gumira Ajidarma is famous for his literary works on social and political themes. His works were widely published during the New Order period where there was often oppression, discrimination, and restrictions on political rights. Literary works as works of fiction provide an overview of the problems of society and the reality in its environment. Authors use the intermediary of literary works to convey ideas, thoughts, or ideas about things or problems that occur in society and also to convey messages to readers. As in the short story Forbidden to Sing In The Bathroom by Seno Gumira Ajidarma which tells the story of the heartache of mother in a village. This short story contains a parody of political criticism of the government through humor created by Seno. The purpose of this study is to find out the parody of political criticism in short stories and also know the intrinsic elements contained in the short story. This research was conducted using descriptive qualitative methods with data collection techniques using the theory of literary sociology and political parody.
Keywords: Parody; Criticism; Oppression
Pengaruh Nyeri Kronik dalam Penurunan Fungsi kognitif
Authors: Fahreza Arraisyi  , Imran Yudhisman
Published: January 2023

Nyeri merupakan gejala yang sering dikeluhkan masyarakat, Di Indonesia sendiri nyeri kronik adalah alasan paling umum pasien untuk berkunjung ke klinik rawat jalan. Nyeri kronik merujuk pada nyeri yang berkelanjutan lebih dari tiga bulan. Penyebab nyeri kronik tersering adalah nyeri punggung bawah kronik, diikuti oleh nyeri leher kronik, migrain, osteoartritis, gangguan muskuloskeletal lainnya, nyeri kepala akibat penggunaan obat yang berlebihan, dan polineuropati diabetikum

Prevalensi nyeri kronik meningkat seiring dengan bertambahnya usia. Nyeri kronik merupakan masalah kesehatan di seluruh dunia, mempengaruhi 19% orang dewasa Eropa dan 20,4% di Amerika Serikat. 

Keluhan subjektif pasien nyeri kronik dari berbagai penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nyeri kronik dikaitkan dengan defisit kognitif. Pada pasien nyeri kronik terjadi interaksi antara nyeri dan fungsi kognitif secara lebih kompleks. Hal ini menyebabkan gangguan fungsi otak yang berkembang mengikuti progresi dari nyeri kronik. Pada nyeri kronik dijumpai aktifitas neuron yang berlebihan, disfungsi jaringan dan pengurangan volume grey matter. Kehilangan grey matter dijumpai dalam amigdala, korteks entorinal girus hipokampus, girus singulata anterior, thalamus dan insula.

Hubungan antara nyeri kronik dan penurunan fungsi kognitif selayaknya diperhatikan lebih lanjut dikarenakan memiliki implikasi terhadap fungsi dan kualitas hidup individu. Berbagai penelitian menunjukkan hasil hubungan signifikan terbalik penurunan dari atensi, memori, proses informasi dan fungsi eksekutif pada pasien dengan nyeri kronik.