bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of Remifentanil on Active Phase Duration of Labor in Nulliparous Pregnant Women: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Mallah Fatemeh , Pourfathi Hojjat , Mahmoodieh Neda
Published: January 2024

Objectives: Due to the increase in elective cesarean section and its high complications, epidural analgesia is the gold standard for reducing the pain of vaginal delivery. In contraindication cases, other effective and safe analgesic methods such as remifentanil are suggested. The present study aimed to compare the duration of active phase of labor at stages I and II, as well as neonatal Apgar score following the use of remifentanil analgesia. Materials and Methods: In this study, 120 healthy primiparous women who were candidates for vaginal delivery were selected. After matching for age and body mass index (BMI), the participants were assigned into two equal groups (n=60 each) of intervention (receiving remifentanil) and control. We compared the duration of active phase of labor at stages I and II, neonatal Apgar scores, and the cesarean section rate between the groups. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software (version 23). Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of the duration of active phase in the first and second stages of labor (P=0.84 and P=0.78, respectively), 1-minute Apgar score (P=0.95), 5-min Apgar score (P=0.92), and the rate of cesarean section (P=0.067). Moreover, we observed no maternal complications with remifentanil. Conclusions: According to our results, remifentanil did not increase the duration of labor, rate of cesarean section, and maternal complications. Hence, it can be a good alternative in cases where epidural analgesia is contraindicated.
Can We Trust a Compact Bacteriological Screening Test to Identify the Common Vaginal Pathogens?
Authors: Keskin Semra , Kurdoğlu Mertihan , Güdücüoğlu Hüseyin , Kurdoğlu Zehra , Özkaçmaz Ayşe
Published: January 2024

Objectives: The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of the A.F. Genital System® in the detection of vaginal pathogens in patients with obstetrical and gynecological pathologies. Materials and Methods: A total of 197 vaginal swab samples were collected from patients presenting with various obstetrical and gynecological pathologies. The A.F. Genital System® and vaginal culture/traditional methods were used for pathogen detection. Results: The A.F. Genital System® demonstrated a detection rate of 68% for single vaginal infectious agents, outperforming the vaginal culture/traditional methods (52.8%). However, differences in detection rates were observed for specific pathogens, such as E. coli, Gardnerella vaginalis, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas spp. Conclusions: Despite lower sensitivity for specific pathogens, the A.F. Genital System® showed a high correlation with reference tests, suggesting its potential utility as a diagnostic tool for identifying common vaginal pathogens in clinical settings.
Assessment of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress of Women in Domestic Violence Shelters in Kurdistan-Iraq: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Abas Nazdar Qudrat , Al-Jiboori Saadoun Dawood Ahmed
Published: January 2024

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of domestic violence and severity of depression, anxiety, and stress with some socio-demographic characteristics among women who have sought sanctuary in domestic violence shelters. Materials and Methods: This study utilized a cross-sectional design, employing different sampling methods to recruit a total of 46 participants. A convenience sampling method was used for the study group, while purposive sampling was employed for the control group. The primary data collection tool was a standardized questionnaire consisting of three validated scales: the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-42). Results: The independent t-test analysis reveals highly significant differences between both groups (P≤0.001). The multivariate analysis has revealed significant differences among occupations in stress (P≤0.05), and significant differences were found in Relationship with family for Depression, Anxiety, and Stress (P≤0.001). Conclusions: Psychiatric disorders among domestic violence victims are very common, and the assessment of psychiatric disorders in domestic violence shelters is often overlooked or completely neglected. Physical, psychological, and verbal abuse are dominant types of violence suffered by shelter residents.
Marriage Aqd Validity Through Electronic Media Based on Positive Law and Islamic Law
Authors: Muslimah Muslimah , Septyanun Nurjannah , Erwin Yulias
Published: January 2024

Telecommunications technology currently has a major effect on changes in human interaction throughout their lives, including electronic media. This rapid presence of telecommunications facilities clearly affects marriage implementation in Indonesia, namely with a long-distance marriage contract (aqd) through electronic media. Thus, this raises the pros and cons about its validity in the community. This phenomenon raises issues about its validity in positive law and Islamic fiqh. The objective of this research was to contribute conducive thoughts regarding aqad nikah via electronic media and its validity in positive law and Islamic fiqh. Due to the impact of this matter, the position of marriage aqd through electronic media has not been known about its validity. Using normative legal research with conceptual, statutory and case approaches. The results of this study showed that long-distance marriage with a marriage aqd by electronic media was still valid because it clearly fulfilled an implementation's terms and conditions, both according to Islamic Fiqh Law and according to Law Number 16 of 2019 on the amendment of Law Number 1 of 1974 concerning Marriage was legal and also looked at Law Number 19 of 2016 concerning Amendments to Law Number 11 of 2008 concerning Electronic Information and Transactions.
QUO VADIS PRESIDENTIAL THRESHOLD DAN KOALISI PARTAI POLITIK DALAM SISTEM PRESIDENSIAL DI INDONESIA
Authors: Elviandri Elviandri
Published: January 2024

erdebatan tentang polemik ambang batas dalam pencalonan presiden dan wakil presiden sudah saatnya diakhiri. Demikian juga dinamika koalisi partai politik berpotensid mempengaruhi stabilitas politik dan arah kebijakan pemerintahan. Energi yang dimiliki parpol semestinya dipusatkan dan digunakan untuk memformulasi dan merumuskan agenda perubahan yang subtansial ditengah percaturan dan persiangan global. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian yuridis normatif dengan menganalisis secara sistematis dan deskriptif. Agenda mendesak yang perlu dilakukan adalah rekonstruksi hukum terhadap presidential threshold dan Koalisi Partai Politik. Kedepan kita berharap agar koalisi partai politik terbentuk didasarkan pada kepentingan politik, kesamaan visi, misi, dan tujuan untuk kebaikan rakyat. Sehingga yang ada hanya satu komitmen, yaitu komitmen dalam mensejahterakan dan memastikan keadilan sosial bagi seluruh rakyat Indonesia sebagaiman yang dimanatkan dalam sila ke 5 dan termaktub dalam konstitusi.
Urgensi Rancangan Undang-Undang Perlindungan Pekerja Informal: Analisis Hak Atas Kesehatan
Authors: Satria Nugraha Yogi , Rusdjijati Retno , Abdul Hakim Hary , Chrisna Bagus Edhita Praja  , Muhammad Prasetyo Wicaksono  , Daffa Adi Praditama
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis urgensi pembentukan Undang-Undang bagi pekerja informal dalam pemenuhan akses kesehatan. Isu terkait pemenuhan hak tenaga kerja di Indonesia diatur dalam ketentuan Undang-Undang Nomor 13 tahun 2003 Tentang Ketenagakerjaan dan Undang-Undang Nomor 11 tahun 2020 Tentang Cipta Kerja. Namun demikian, keberadaan Undang-Undang tersebut belum memberikan jaminan perlindungan hukum dan pemenuhan hak-hak terhadap pekerja informal. Metode Penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian hukum normatif dengan pendekatan undang-undang dan konseptual. Sumber data yang di gunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data sekunder yang terdiri dari bahan hukum primer dan sekunder. Kemudian, teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan studi pustaka (library research) dianalisis secara deskriptif kualitatif. Dari hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa di Indonesia dalam hal pemenuhan hak pekerja informal belum sesuai yang diharapkan dalam menjamin hak-hak pekerja informal di Indonesia khususnya dalam mendapat jaminan kesehatan dikarenakan pekerja informal tidak terorganisir, tidak diatur, dan seringkali tidak terdaftar sebagai penerima jaminan kesehatan. Pasal 4 Undang-Undang Nomor 17 Tahun 2023 tentang Kesehatan menyatakan setiap orang mempunyai hak yang sama dalam memperoleh derajat kesehatan yang optimal. Untuk menjamin adanya hak dari para pekerja sektor informal di perlukan adanya aturan yang jelas dan menjamin hak-hak pekerja meliputi jaminan asuransi kesehatan, payung hukum, pemberdayaan lingkungan, kesejahteraan, dan perlindungan sosial.
PUBLIC EXPENDITURE AND INFLATION RATE IN NIGERIA
Authors: Patrick Ologbenla
Published: January 2024

This paper examined the relationship between inflation and government spending in Nigeria for the period 1990 to 2022. The study utilized Augmented Dickey-Fuller unit root test, Johansen cointegration; Granger causality Test and Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) approaches. The secondary data variables in consideration are government spending (GEXP), inflation rate (INF), exchange rate (EXR) and broad money supply (MS2) and they were soured from CBN Statistical Bulletins. Although the unit root tests showed that the variables possessed a unit root problem at their level but freed from this at their first order of integration, the Johansen co-integration result showed that the variables were co-integrated. The result indicated that there is a long-run and shortrun bilateral causal relationship between inflation and government spending. The regression estimate based on the short run and long run VECM showed that inflation rate has a positive significant influence on government spending in Nigeria over the study period. Money supply is positively related with government spending in the recent years. Meanwhile exchange rate over the study periods showed a significant reduction in government spending in Nigeria in the recent years because a rise in exchanger rate reduced the value of naira and hence affect the government expenditure negatively.
SITUATION AND CONDITIONS OF ACCESSIBILITY OF POOR ELDERLY PEOPLE TO HEALTH CARE AND BASIC SOCIAL SERVICES IN MALI
Authors: Aida Dia Aissata , Dagno Karim , Timbine Halimatou
Published: January 2024

The care of the elderly in need is a topical issue today. As a result of the consequences of scientific progress, Most of the elderly are destitute seems to be facing difficulties in accessing basic needs. This study, whose main objective is to contribute to the implementation and application of support policies for the elderly in need, took place in the first five regions of Mali and in the District of Bamako. It involved 1200 destitute elderly people and heads of certain institutions in charge of managing support for the elderly. The results obtained showed that 3% of respondents said they could not take care of themselves, 83% were not affiliated with social networks, 98% said they needed help on a daily basis, 73% had an annual income of less than 200,000 FCFA and finally 71% said they were unaware of the existence of the priority card. This study highlighted the lack of social protection for the elderly in need and calls for more policy interventions
KONSENTRASI FOLIAR SPRAYING PUPUK BERTEKNOLOGI NANO DAN MEDIA TANAM PADA PERTUMBUHAN DAN HASIL TANAMAN ZUKINI (Cucurbita pepo L.)
Authors: Widiatmanta Jeka , Wibowo Agung Setya , Serdani Army Dita , Puspitorini Palupi , Qoyim Zainul
Published: January 2024

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo L.) is a member of the Cucurbitaceae group that is of interest to the public because it has high economic value. However, there are obstacles to cultivation, one way to overcome them is by using nano technology fertilizer and planting media. The aim of this research was to find out the interaction between doses of nanote chnology compound fertilizer and planting media on the growth and yield of zucchini plants (Cucurbita pepo L.). The research method used was a Factorial Randomized Block Design with two factors. First factor: concentration of compound fertilizer with nano technology (P) which consists of 4 levels, namely: P0: control (without application of nano technology fertilizer) P1: concentration of nano fertilizer 5 ml/L P2: concentration of nano fertilizer 10 ml/L P3: concentration of fertilizer nano 15 ml/L Second factor: the composition of the planting medium which consists of 3 levels, namely: M1: Husk charcoal: cocopeat: vermicompost (1:1:1) M2: Husk charcoal: cocopeat: vermicompost (1:1:2) M3: Husk charcoal: cocopeat: vermicompost (1:1:3) Variables observed were plant height (cm), stem diameter (cm), flowering time (DAT), fruit diameter (cm), fruit weight (grams) and fruit length (cm ). From the research results it can be concluded that there is a real interaction in the treatment of nano fertilizer and planting media. The best combination was seen in the application of 10 ml/L nano fertilizer and husk charcoal planting media: cocopeat : vermicompost (1:1:3) (P2M3), at a plant height of 18.96 cm, stem diameter of 1.169, fruit weight of 630 grams, fruit length 43.50 cm and fruit diameter 75.66 cm.
Reconceptualizing literacy in the age of artificial intelligence
Authors: Kim SeongYeup
Published: January 2024

This study attempts to reconceptualize the notion of literacy to reflect literacy practice and learning in the age of artificial intelligence. To achieve this, the concept and theory of literacy have been reconceptualized by metaphorically comparing their historical evolution to dimensions. In this study, literacy in the age of artificial intelligence is metaphorically compared to a four-dimensional space, and according to the theory of connectivism. Contemporary literacy is reconceptualized as the ability to appropriately select and meaningfully connect fragmented information. Furthermore, this study discusses the literacy required in the age of artificial intelligence, focusing on AI literacy. Based on the problem consciousness where the concept of AI literacy is used in a mixed manner, this study defined AI literacy by integrating deductive and inductive approaches and distinguished its characteristics into two categories. Additionally, the study explored the possibility of contributing to the cultivation of one aspect of AI literacy through the learning content of literacy education, and specifically suggested approaches in terms of critical literacy and computational literacy.
Malignant Neoplasms in the Industrial City: Epidemiology, Current Trends and Forecast
Authors: Marchenko Boris I. , Nesterova Olesja А. , Tarasenko Karina S.
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Optimization of information and analytical support for public health monitoring based on modern techniques of mathematical modeling and forecasting, multivariate statistical methods and artificial neural networks is becoming highly relevant.
Objective: To conduct a retrospective and prospective epidemiological analysis of the incidence of malignant neoplasms in the city of Taganrog, Rostov Region, for 1985–2022.
Materials and methods: We did a comprehensive long-term data analysis of statistical reporting forms and a personalized database of malignant neoplasms using factor analysis, hierarchical cluster analysis, real risk assessment, and artificial neural networks. We used software of our own design, as well as software packages IBM SPSS Statistics version 19.0 and Matlab R2021a with the Neural Network Toolbox.
Results: Our findings indicate an unfavorable situation in the city of Taganrog, Rostov Region, with a 1.3-fold excess of the average annual cancer rate for the cities of the region and a continuous rising trend. Sex and age characteristics and priority cancer sites were determined. Based on regional criteria for assessing the real risk, we established that Taganrog ranks first in terms of cancer incidence and mortality, as well as seven cancer sites. The highest real risk has been found for breast and skin cancer. Using factor analysis and hierarchical cluster analysis, we examined the structure of risk factors for colon cancer in 1988–2019. The applied technique of artificial neural networks provided higher accuracy in the medium-term forecasting of the frequency of malignant neoplasms compared to extrapolation forecasting using theoretical trend lines.
Conclusion: The use of multivariate statistical methods and artificial neural networks provides a highly informative characterization of the health status of the population.
Medical and Social Aspects of Adaptation and Career Guidance of Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy in Educational Institutions: A Literature Review
Authors: Shubochkina Eugeniya I.
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Infantile cerebral palsy is the disease caused by numerous factors and, in most cases, developing in the fetus in utero. The leading disorder in cerebral palsy is a permanent motor impairment, which is combined with impaired mental development, speech disorders, and mental retardation.
Objective: To assess the abilities of children with cerebral palsy to adapt in educational institutions of different levels, choose profession, and get employed.
Material and methods: The search for information was carried out on eLibrary.ru and PubMed using the following keywords: cerebral palsy, children, adolescents, education, adaptation, and career guidance. Of 496 sources found, 41 papers were found eligible for the review, most of them published in 2014–2023.
Results: It has been shown that socialization of such children is difficult; their attendance of kindergartens and schools are important stages. When preparing a child with cerebral palsy for school, it is necessary to take into account his desire to limit social contacts. Inclusive education is aimed at socializing such children, providing them the opportunity to interact with ordinary peers. The role of tutors in the adaptation of children with cerebral palsy to the kindergarten, school, college and university and the preparedness of teachers is discussed. Special training programs for teachers are required. Information and communication technology tools used in education facilitate adaptation of children, adolescents and students with cerebral palsy. It is necessary to make greater use of digital technologies and create a bank of professions for career guidance and employment of people with cerebral palsy.
Conclusion: The review presents the advantages of inclusive education that significantly contributes to socialization of children and adolescents and the choice of profession. It is important to have tutors for the adaptation of children with cerebral palsy in kindergarten, school, college and university, and special teacher training programs.
Spatial Modeling of Mortality of the Working-Age Population in the Republic
of Bashkortostan
Authors: Lakman Irina A. , Askarov Rasul A. , Timiryanova Venera M. , Askarova Zagira F.
Published: January 2024

Introduction: The persisting high mortality rate among working-age adults affects both the production potential of the country and the prospects for achieving the goal of increasing healthy life expectancy, as set by the National Demography Project. Variations in mortality are attributed not only to structural differences in the population (sex, age, etc.) but also to significant differences in regional living and working conditions, thus necessitating a more careful study of spatial factors of its growth.
Objective: To conduct a spatial analysis of mortality among the working-age population and to identify its determinants based on data for the Republic of Bashkortostan (RB).
Materials and methods: The information basis of the study is a balanced panel of mortality rates and their socio-economic determinants for 74 areas (54 districts and 20 cities) and 19 time spans (2002–2020), formed for men and women separately. The Moran’s spatial autocorrelation coefficient and the spatial panel regression modeling were used for data analysis. The neighborhood matrix was used as a weight matrix of spatial connectivity of territories.
Results: Our findings showed a pronounced spatial autocorrelation (p < 0.001) for mortality of the working-age population of both sexes. An increase in the gross municipal product per capita significantly (p < 0.001) reduced the overall mortality rate in both men and women of working age while an increase in the local crime rate, on the opposite, significantly increased it. Sex-specific differences were established in the impact of availability of medical resources on working-age mortality: for women this factor was found to be insignificant.
Conclusions: The mortality of the working-age population has a non-local, but a spatially dependent nature.
STRATEGIC CAREER DECISION-MAKING FOR GRADUATES: FOSTERING EMPLOYABILITY ELEMENTS TO MITIGATE UNEMPLOYMENT CHALLENGES
Authors: Othman Irma Wani , Maidin Ismail , Saini Habsah , Mokhtar Saifulazry , Sulangi Pirid , Mohd Shah Mohd Kamal
Published: January 2024

The selection and decision-making process in choosing a career pose the most significant challenge, akin to a gamble in both education and employment, whether the dream career becomes a reality or remains a mere fantasy. Recent societal debates have given rise to several issues addressed in this study, including 1. The Direction of Graduates After University Education. 2. Labor Market Development. 3. Graduate Employability, and 4. Realizing Fantasy Dreams into Reality. This literature-oriented study employs a meticulous reading technique, where the author systematically analyzes career-related articles selected to address the four highlighted issues. The research findings indicate that the accurate selection of a career aligned with one's qualifications, interests, and personality is crucial, not only in determining an individual's life direction but also in realizing their career aspirations. The correlation between dream careers and suitable candidates is undeniable, particularly concerning favorable labor market trends that assist graduates in achieving their coveted careers. However, maintaining a robust labor market is no easy feat for any country facing external and internal conflicts. As we are aware, graduates must not only compete among local labor but also contend with foreign labor entering the country seeking employment. Consequently, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have undergone educational transformations to best equip graduates in fostering employability elements to combat unemployment issues. Various solutions have been implemented to achieve the discussed goals, aiming to enhance individuals, including graduates, to elevate the quality of their qualifications and instill essential soft skills crucial in the job market. Career aspirations related to the issues individuals face in determining their careers, coupled with providing solutions to reduce unemployment rates, contribute to fostering high-quality graduates.
HEDGING INSTRUMENTS FROM AN ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE: AN ANALYSIS OF ITS IMPLEMENTATION IN THE FINANCIAL SECTOR IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Salleh Ahmad Dahlan , Jamaludin Mohd Tajudin
Published: January 2024

The concept of hedging that is understood in the conventional financial system and the Islamic financial system has the same purpose, which is to manage risk. Islamic scholars agree that the law of hedging is a must in the syariah because it brings maslahah and fulfills the objective principles of the syariah. Even so, this concept that leads to the protection of property is accepted by Sharia scholars in accordance with the general principles in Islam that celebrate the welfare of the community. However, the application of the concept of hedging in the Islamic financial system needs to be different from the conventional financial system so that it does not conflict with the guidance contained in the Qur'an and the Sunnah which reject harm. Therefore, this writing aims to evaluate the actual position of the hedging concept according to the Sharia and then propose hedging parameters that are in line with the principles of the Sharia. The results of the study found that Islam recognizes the concept of hedging as one of the risk management methods, but its acceptance is bound by the condition of compliance with the guidelines that have been set. This study is expected to provide useful input especially to the Islamic finance industry in an effort to create more Sharia-compliant hedging instruments.
Arahan Pengelolaan Berdasarkan Tipologi dan Pemanfaatan Pemakaman di Kelurahan Karang Joang
Authors: Tri Prabowo Endra , Kadri Mohtana Kharisma , Mustofa Umar , Pratama Maryo Inri
Published: January 2024

Pada awalnya pemakaman hanya memiliki fungsi menguburkan jenazah namun seiring berjalannya waktu,Pemakaman memiliki fungsi lain contohnya yakni fungsi ekologis, resapan air, sosial budaya, estetika dan penanggulangan bencana. Namun, pemakaman pada Kota Balikpapan umumnya hanya berfungsi menguburkan jenazah sehingga fungsi RTH pada pemakaman menjadi kurang optimal. Tujuan yang ingin dicapai dalam penelitian ini adalah merumuskan arahan pengelolaan pemakaman berdasarkan Tipologi dan fungsi Pemanfaatannya agar fungsi RTH Pemakaman lebih optimal. Analisis deskriptif komparatif merupakan metode yang digunakan dalam merumuskan arahan pengelolaan pemakaman berdasarkan tipologi dan pemanfaatannya dengan cara membandingkan dengan best practice dan pedoman sehingga output yang telah didapatkan ialah arahan fungsi ekologis harus menyediakan tipologi seperti kebun hujan pengundang satwa, fungsi resapan air harus menyediakan tipologi seperti kolam retensi, fungsi estetika harus meningkatkan visual estetika pada jalur pedestrian dan plaza/alun alun, fungsi sosial budaya harus menyediakan gazebo, mushola hingga kursi untuk berinteraksi dan fungsi penanggulangan bencana harus menyediakan titik kumpul.
Arahan Penataan Parkir pada Badan Jalan Kawasan Komersial Koridor Slamet Riyadi Kota Samarinda
Authors: Syapolly Yunia Indawati , Nugroho Rizky Arif , Hidayat Arief , Pratama Maryo Inri
Published: January 2024

Koridor Jalan Slamet Riyadi adalah salah satu jalan terpenting di Kota Samarinda yang memiliki banyak bisnis dan layanan. Pada hari-hari tertentu, ada banyak kendaraan yang melintasinya. Studi ini sedang disusun dengan tujuan untuk mempelajari pedoman penataan parkir di koridor Jalan Slamet Riyadi. Dari hasil analisis yang telah dilakukan adapun volume parkir terbesar untuk kendaraan mobil berada di koridor 1 sebanyak 130 mobil pada hari kamis dan untuk kendaraan motor berada di koridor 1 sebanyak 381 motor pada hari minggu. Tingkat pergantian parkir tertinggi dan indeks parkir terendah dengan nilai lebih dari >1 kendaraan/SRP dan diketahui bahwa pada koridor 2 dan 3 memiliki nilai lebih dari >1 Dilakukan juga analisis pengguna parkir yang didapatkan rata-rata pengguna parkir berusia >50 tahun. Analisis arahan tentang kenyamanan, ketersediaan, jarak, dan keamanan ditemukan. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa penerangan lampu jalan marka, rambu jalan, dan ketersediaan petugas parkir serta peningkatan jarak antara parkir keluar dan masuk diperlukan untuk menghindari bahaya bagi pengguna jalan lainnya.
Analisis Karakteristik Persebaran Pasar Informal Berdasarkan Hirarki Jalan di Kota Balikpapan
Authors: Nopriyanti Nabilla , Syafitri Elin Diyah , Dewanti Ajeng Nugrahaning , Ulimaz Mega
Published: January 2024

Kota Balikpapan merupakan salah satu kota dengan konsep penataan ruang  yang  berorientasi pada sektor perdagangan. Aktivitas perekonomian pada sektor perdagangan tidak hanya berfokus pada sektor formal saja melainkan juga mencakup sektor informal yang keberadaannya sangat nyata di lingkungan masyarakat saat ini. Salah satu fenomena yang menunjukkan perkembangan sektor informal adalah berpindahnya ruang berdagang yang seharusnya berada di pasar rakyat, sekarang berpindah mendekati pemukiman dan jalan-jalan utama kota. Fenomena ini juga terjadi di kota Balikpapan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui karakteristik persebaran pasar informal di Kota Balikpapan. Penelitian ini menggunakan data primer dan sekunder dengan metode penelitian berupa analisis skoring, analisis komparatif deskriptif dengan prinsip overlay. Hasil penelitian ditemukan bahwa karakteristik persebaran pasar informal secara umum pada setiap hirarki jalan yaitu tidak memiliki izin usaha, luas pasar lebih kecil dari pasar formal (kondisi eksisting <700 m2), cenderung berada di tepi jalan, cenderung dekat dengan pemukiman dan memiliki bangunan jenis non permanen dengan bentuk los atau kios. Ditemukan bahwa pasar informal terjadi karena beberapa pedagang tidak mampu menyewa di pasar utama dan terkendala jarak menuju pasar utama, beberapa pedagang juga merasa lokasi di luar pasar lebih strategis, serta lokasi pada tepi jalan ini cenderung dekat dengan kawasan pemukiman dan juga tempat tinggal sehingga memudahkan para pedagang untuk melakukan kegiatan berdagang. Dilihat dari segi fungsi kawasan sebagian besar pertumbuhan pasar informal tumbuh pada kawasan perdagangan dan jasa terutama pada jalan arteri primer dan arteri sekunder, sedangkan sebagian kecilnya lagi tumbuh pada kawasan pemukiman, industri dan pariwisata.
Analisis Karakteristik Sektor Pariwisata Kota Balikpapan
Authors: Priandini Difa Oktavia , Syafitri Elin Diyah , Mustofa Umar , Astha Dwinsani Pratiwi
Published: January 2024

Pariwisata memiliki peran penting pengembangan suatu kota. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan analisi karakteristik sektor pariwisata Kota Balikpapan. Kota Balikpapan memiliki banyak potensi di bidang sektor pariwisata dengan 88 objek wisata yang dikategorikan menjadi 7 jenis, yaitu wisata bahari, wisata sejarah, wisata alam/hutan, wisata buatan, wisata kuliner, wisata belanja dan wisata religi. Jenis penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif, penelitian ini mengidentifikasi karakteristik dan persebaran obyek wisata yang tersebar di Kota Balikpapan, memberikan gambaran komprehensif tentang kondisi sektor pariwisata. Hasil dari penelitian ini merupakan karakteristik dari sektor pariwisata Kota Balikpapan.
KAMPOENG FABA: Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Melalui Pemanfaatan Limbah FABA Menjadi Paving Block
Authors: Saputra Andika Ade Indra , Gunawan Adrian , Rini Intan Dwi Wahyu Setyo , Arobi Achmad Ibnu , Crisviandi Bhekti
Published: January 2024

Limbah fly ash dan bottom ash (FABA) merupakan sisa pembakaran batubara dari kegiatan pembangkit listrik tenaga uap (PLTU). Dengan jumlah yang cukup besar yakni mencapai 180 ton per hari, perlu adanya upaya pemanfaatan agar limbah tidak mencemari lingkungan. Salah satu bentuk pemanfaatan adalah dengan menjadikan campuran untuk pembuatan paving block. Kelurahan Graha Indah merupakan area yang dekat dengan lokasi PLTU Teluk Balikpapan dan kondisi jalan pemukiman yang di area tersebut masih kurang baik. Dengan adanya pemanfaatan limbah FABA menjadi paving block, maka diharapkan dapat memperbaiki kondisi jalanan sehingga layak untuk dilewati. Tidak hanya untuk memperbaiki kondisi jalan, paving block tersebut juga dapat dijual dan bernilai ekonomi. Dalam pelaksanaannya masyarakat Kelurahan Graha Indah, khususnya RT 68 dan RT 70, sangat antusias, yang dibuktikan dengan banyaknya warga yang berpartisipasi dalam pelatihan pembuatan paving block. Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah adanya paving block yang memenuhi kualitas dan bernilai ekonomi. Pada akhir kegiatan, warga setempat menyarankan agar ke depannya kegiatan ini dapat dikembangkan menjadi lebih produktif, salah satunya dengan adanya komersialisasi produk.
PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN PERAHU BERLAMBUNG KATAMARAN MENGGUNAKAN MATERIAL FIBERGLASS
Authors: Arifuddin Andi Mursid Nugraha , Leksono Vridayani Anggi , Wahab Muhammad Fajrin , Mukti Ardhansyah  , Luthfi Abdurrahman  , Firman Syach Frederik Allfadilah Medellu  , Andre Franklin Bakara  , Pria Adi Pangestu  , Aldo Pangestu  , Nada
Published: January 2024

Saat ini, Perahu berlambung drum masih digunakan sebagai wahana layanan wisata air yang disediakan oleh KTH Wanatirta untuk memenuhi permintaan wisata danau di Karang Joang, Balikpapan. Wahana dibuat dengan teknologi sederhada dengan menerapkan prinsip pembuatan rakit, menghubungkan beberapa drum untuk mempertahankan daya apung wahana. Selanjutnya wahana tersebut diberi mesin penggerak sehingga menyerupai perahu wisata. Pembuatan perahu jenis ini dilakukan oleh anggota KTH karena para anggota mengakui tidak memiliki keterampilan membuat perahu sederhana bermaterial lain seperti fiberglass. Olehnya itu, ditawarkan sebuah solusi kegiatan berupa pelatihan pembuatan perahu dengan lambung katamaran berbahan fiberglass. Pelatihan dilaksanakan dengan menggunakan metode yaitu metode cerama untuk memberikan materi teori Pembangunan perahu berbahan fiberglass dan metode praktek yaitu melakukan unjuk kerja hasil pembelajaran pada metode sebelumnya. Dari Pelaksanaan kegiatan dihasilkan produk hasil praktek anggota mitra berupa cetakan lambung katamaran non permanen dan lambung perahu katamaran berbahan fiberglass.
A Study on Relationship between Sustainable Fashion Brands and Consumer Value through Application of Importance-Performance Analysis, Impact Range-Performance Analysis, and Impact Assessment Act
Authors: Chang Fang-Pang , Huang Chia-Hui , Chen Chun-Chih
Published: January 2024

Based upon the Consumer Value Theory, we delved into consumers’ perceptions of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as represented by fashion brands. By employing the Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA) approach, functionality, emotional value, and social value serve as the primary dimensions through which consumers evaluate the SDG. From a functionality perspective, consumers anticipate that fashion brands extend beyond meeting basic apparel needs, emphasizing the significance of brands delivering augmented value through pioneering designs and superior material quality. This insinuates the imperative for brands to meticulously consider the sustainability of materials and the environmental impact inherent in their manufacturing processes. The emotional dimension underscores the avenues through which brands foster emotional affiliations with consumers. A genuine commitment to, and enactment of, sustainability by brands enhances the depth of emotional bonds they share with consumers. This is manifested solely in the brand’s imagery and designs and the alignment of the brand’s mission and ethos with consumers’ convictions and principles. From a social value standpoint, there is a consumer expectation for brands to undertake broader societal roles, such as buttressing local communities, ensuring the integrity and transparency of their supply chains, and amplifying charitable endeavors. The findings of this research posit that in their pursuit of sustainability, fashion brands need to holistically address product functionality and emotional resonance, while concurrently comprehending consumers’ social value aspirations and acknowledging the nuances introduced by cultural and contextual variables, thereby crafting more bespoke and efficacious marketing strategies.
Treatment Non-Compliance due to Glyceryl Trinitrate Side Effects in Anal Fissure
Authors: Ahmed Bilal , Khalid Farooq Danish  , Rehan Ahmed Khan  , Muhammad Asad  , Muhammad Ismail Seerat  , Muhammad Umar Nisar
Published: January 2024

Objective: Anal fissures generally respond very well to the glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) ointment. However, it is associated with side effects like headache and hypotension.  The objective was to evaluate the noncompliance of patients with topical glyceryl trinitrate due to its side effect in the management of anal fissure. 

Methodology:  After taking ethical approval, a prospective case series was conducted at IIMCT-Pakistan Railway Hospital over a period from 1st March, 2023 to 31st August 2023. A sample size of 112 was calculated using WHO calculator 1.1 and these many patients were subsequently studied for side-effects of GTN and their compliance to the therapeutic regime.

Results: Of 122 patients studied: 62 (55.4%) were males, mean age was 35.35±10.22 years and mean daily doses of GTN was 2.31±0.56. Sixty-five (53%) of the patients using topical GTN reported side effects. Headache and postural hypotension were the most commonly reported side effects: 29.5% and 21.4% reported these side effects, respectively. Non-compliance was noted in only 14 patients (12.5%). Headache contributed 78.6% whereas postural hypotension & palpations contributed 21.4% towards the non-compliant cases. Thus, these two side effects were the only ones contributing towards non-compliance and had statistically highly significant association with non-compliance at a p value of 0.001. 94% of the compliant patient completely healed completely whereas only 2% of non-compliant patients achieved healing till 3-month follow-up: these results were significant at p<0.001.

Conclusion: Headache postural hypotension are significant side-effects of GTN; and they lead to non-compliance and thus subsequent failure to achieve healing.
Frequency of Positive Anti-CCP Antibodies in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients with Negative Rheumatoid Factor
Authors: Qaisar Fahad , Masood Ammad , Ujala Sana
Published: January 2024

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a polyarticular autoimmune disease that affects about 1% of the adult population. The disease is characterized by synoviocyte hyperplasia, mainly synovial fibroblasts, resulting in bone and joint destruction. Recent studies have shown that cytokines and other systemic inflammation mediators have a key role in the development ofrheumatoid arthritis. Recently, Anti-Citrullinated Protein Antibodies (anti-CCP) have come into use for the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It has been reported that anti-CCP has quite a high specificity for RA (98%), together with sensitivity similar to that for rheumatoid factor (RF). The study aimed to determine the frequency of positive anti-CCP antibodies in rheumatoid arthritis patients with negative rheumatoid factor.

Methods: 91 patients (both male and females) aged 40-70years with negative RF were clinically diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Patients with positive rheumatoid factor and joint injuries were disclaimed. The consultant pathologist used a second-generation enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to assess the serum levels of anti-CCP antibodies, >20IU/ ml is considered positive p-value of 0.05 were considered statistically significant.

Results: In the study, the age range was 40 to 70 years, averaging 53.44 ± 7.16 years. 59 (64.84%) of the patients were between the ages of 40 and 55. Of 91 patients, 56 (61.54%) were women, and 35 (38.46%) were men with aratio of 1.6:1 man to women. In patients with negative rheumatoid factors, 27 (40.66%) patients were found to have the levels of positive anti-CCP antibodies.

Conclusion: Patients with negative rheumatoid factor showed the high frequency of positive anti-CCP.
Self-assembling formation of Si-QDs on SiO2 line patterns
Authors: Tsuji Ryoya , Imai Yuki , Baek Jongeun , Makihara Katsunori , Miyazaki Seiichi
Published: January 2024

The lateral growth of Si-quantum dots (QDs) on line-patterned SiO2 from the thermal decomposition of pure monosilane (SiH4) has been systematically examined. We confirmed that the Si-QDs diameter in the line direction of the SiO2 patterns has the same growth rate as the SiO2 thin film surface without the line patterns. Moreover, it has been found that in the growth of Si-QDs in the width direction, a surface migration of Si precursors adsorbed from space regions could contribute to dots growth on line-patterned SiO2, which results in an elliptical growth. Furthermore, we have demonstrated a one-dimensional arrangement of highly dense-elliptical shaped Si-QDs with high uniformity in size by controlling line width, CVD time, and temperature.
Analisis Relasi Pertemanan melalui Perilaku Asertif pada Mahasiswa IAIN Parepare
Authors: Nur Afiah  , Fitriani Nengsi
Published: January 2024

This research aims to find out how to build friendship relationships through assertive behavior. As well as the positive and negative impacts of friendship relationships built through assertive behavior. The research subjects were IAIN Parepare students. The type of research is qualitative descriptive research. The data collection techniques used were observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis technique is using qualitative data analysis. The results of this research show that efforts to build friendships through assertive behavior can be done by: students paying more attention to the person they are talking to so they know more about the meaning they want to convey, students must have a sense of empathy, especially when a friend faces a problem, a student shows the right action to fellow group members. The positive impact is encouraging new discoveries in terms of helping each other with college assignments, promoting an attitude of mutual assistance. Meanwhile, the negative impact of friendship relations is excessive solidarity in a group, the formation of various groups based on classmates, school friends or residence and triggering conflicts between students when one member of the group has problems with other people or members of other groups.
Konsep Keluarga Sakinah pada Pasangan yang tidak Memiliki Keturunan di Desa Malimpung Kecamatan Patampanua Kabupaten Pinrang
Authors: Musdalifah  , Aminah  , Nurhikmah
Published: January 2024

Forming a sakinah family is basically the awareness of the couple. This research aims to examine the concept of the sakinah family in married couples who do not have children in Malimpung Village, Patampanua District, Pinrang Regency, which is specifically reflected in two problem formulations, namely How do couples who do not have children understand the concept of the sakinah family in Patampanua District, Pinrang Regency and How does a childless couple in Malimpung Village try to form the Sakinah Family? This research uses field research with a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection was carried out by means of observation, interviews and documentation of seven couples in Malimpung Village, which were analyzed by reducing data, presenting data as well as verifying and drawing conclusions. The theories used are functional structural theory and family communication theory. The results of this research show that every couple considers that children have very important value in the family, because children are also the hope of every couple in the family. Married couples who do not yet have children understand the concept of a sakinah family, namely a family that is able to maintain family harmony, be peaceful, comfortable, live in harmony with the family, communicate with each other, practice religious teachings, understand each other, and understand each other's strengths and weaknesses.
The Role of Da'wah Communication in Improving Academic Quality at Islamic Boarding School Muhammadiyah Boarding School
Authors: Syahruddin Muhammad , Istiwanti Ayu , Tike Arifuddin , B Wulur Meisil
Published: January 2024

This research aims to find out how academic activities are, the role of da'wah communication in improving academic quality, and supporting and inhibiting factors for da'wah communication at Islamic Boarding School Muhammadiyah Boarding School Enrekang. This research is descriptive qualitative. Collecting data using the method of observation, interviews and documentation. The results of the research show that the role of da'wah communication in improving academic quality at the Islamic Boarding School Muhammadiyah Boarding School Enrekang is quite successful. The da'wah communication of the leaders of the Enrekang Muhammadiyah Boarding School to the students has made the quality of the students increasingly developed in terms of memorization, behavior, especially their ability to give lectures in the community. For this reason, the objective of establishing the Muhammadiyah Boarding School Enrekang Islamic Boarding School is gradually starting to materialize. Apart from that, the da'wah communication of the leaders of the Muhammadiyah Boarding School Enrekang Islamic Boarding School to the community was accepted, so that the existence of the Muhammadiyah Boarding School Enrekang Islamic Boarding School began to be known. As a new Islamic boarding school, known and recognized by the community, this is a form of extraordinary development.
Viral Da’wah Content (Case Study of Ustadzah Oki Setiana Dewi's Da'wah Concerning Domestic Violence)
Authors: Nisa Amalia , Alkaromi Diemas Wildan , Amilah Atina Nur , Puspitasari Varya
Published: January 2024

The digital era in conveying da'wah messages is not only conveyed directly but can also be done visually through social media, so there is a big possibility that it will go viral in society. The aim of this research is to identify and analyze why and how the causes of viral preaching content about domestic violence (domestic violence) conveyed by a preacher on social media, namely Ustadzah Oki Setiana Dewi. The research method used is a qualitative method with data collection techniques through observation and documentation. The results of the research found that the viral content was a snippet from Ustadzah Oki Setiana Dewi's lecture, the words used by the preacher caused the audience to think that acts of domestic violence were considered normal
Exploring the Impact of Informal Language on Sentiment Analysis Models for Social Media Text Using Convolutional Neural Networks
Authors: Gani Ganie Aadil , Dadvandipour Samad
Published: January 2024

The present study sought to investigate the influence of informal language on the effectiveness of sentiment analysis models when applied to social media text. A Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) approach was employed, and the model was developed and trained on three distinct datasets: a sarcasm corpus, a sentiment corpus, and an emoticon corpus. The experimental design involved keeping the model architecture constant and training it on 80% of the data, followed by evaluating its performance on the remaining 20%. The results revealed that the model achieved a high accuracy of 96.47% on the sarcasm corpus, with class 1 exhibiting the lowest accuracy. The sentiment corpus yielded an accuracy of 95.28% for the model. The integration of the sarcasm and sentiment datasets resulted in a slight improvement in accuracy to 95.1%. The inclusion of the emoticon corpus had a marginal positive effect, resulting in an accuracy of 95.37%. These findings suggest that the use of informal language has minimal impact on the performance of sentiment analysis models applied to social media text. Furthermore, the incorporation of emoticon data may lead to a modest improvement in accuracy.
„A vidék réme”
Authors: R. Nagy József
Published: January 2024

A tanulmány a 20. századi hazai rádiózás egyik évtizedeken keresztül meg nem oldott problémáját, a telepes készülékek működtetéshez szükséges anódtelepek, fűtőtelepek, elemek hiányának társadalomra gyakorolt hatásait dolgozza fel azok médiareprezentációján keresztül. A dolgozat a honi sajtótermékekben megjelent, a témát érintő cikkeken, publicisztikákon, reklámanyagokon, olvasói leveleken, hivatalos hirdetményeken, közleményeken keresztül vizsgálja a jelenség okait. A szöveg kitér a magyarországi villamosítás rádiózásra gyakorolt hatásaira, a telepeket gyártók, kereskedők tevékenységére, az árképzés sajátosságaira. Foglalkozik a rádióhallgatók házilagos, barkács megoldásaival, s külön fejezetet szentel a probléma technikai megoldási kísérleteinek. Elemzésbe vonja a sajtóban megjelenő olvasói leveleket, véleményeket, apróhirdetéseket, s a gyártók, a hivatalok ezekre történő válaszait is. A tanulmány foglalkozik a téma humorban való megjelenésével, illetve annak groteszk olvasatával is. A szövegben megjelennek a korszak jellemző képes reklámanyagai, karikatúrái, az említett anódtelepek, barkácsmegoldások.