bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Isolation and Identification of Saccharomyces boulardii as a Probiotic Yeast and Investigation of its In vitro and In vivo Beneficial Applications
Authors: Helmy Eman A. , Abdel-Fadeel Reda H. , El-Husseiny  Helal Eman , Yosri Mohammed
Published: April 2023

Background:

Yeasts are becoming increasingly popular as possible new resources to
improve the nutritional value of food qualities like flavor, color, and vitamin content, as well as
tools for preventing food spoiling due to their anti-microbial capabilities.

Objective:

This study aims to test the role of isolated Saccharomyces boulardii as a promising probiotic
as well as Jerusalem artichoke as a prebiotic in a feeding animal model to test their possible
functions in regulating lipid profile and bacterial count in the faeces of tested animals.

Methods:

For the isolation of yeast cultures on YM agar medium, five milk samples were randomly
obtained from the Faculty of Agriculture at Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt. S. boulardii was
morphologically, physiologically, and molecularly identified and deposited in the gene bank; additionally,
identification was confirmed using the BIOLOG system. For 30 days, researchers compared
the roles of S. boulardii as a probiotic and Jerusalem artichoke as a prebiotic in controlling
serum lipid profile and faeces microbial count in the tested animal groups.

Results:

The acid and bile tolerance tests illustrate the promising ability of S. boulardii. Additionally,
S. boulardii could survive on simulated stomach and intestinal fluids. An in vivo feeding test
showed that rats fed S. boulardii grew and gained weight faster. Furthermore, eating S. boulardii
causes a marked increase in HDL levels and a marked drop in LDL, cholesterol, and triglycerides.
Rats that consumed Jerusalem artichokes and a probiotic strain had significantly lower numbers of
coliforms and Staphylococcus sp. in their stools.

Conclusion:

These results revealed the possible beneficial role of S. boulardii in overcoming hyperlipidemia,
which should be applied on a large scale after verification of outcomes.
The Perception and Usage of Fake Braces: Twitter Content Analysis
Authors: Samman Meyassara , Bahanan Lina
Published: April 2023

Introduction:

Financial concerns deter many people from seeking orthodontic care. Fake braces replicate the real orthodontic braces but are not functional and are priced at a lower cost. These products are available through illegal and unregistered merchants, who use social media for advertising their products. This study aimed to analyze Arabic Twitter posts related to fake braces.

Methods:

Tweets were collected from Twitter API v2 using Python. The search was limited to the Arabic language, using keywords such as “fake braces” and “fashion braces.” Tweets were collected in the period from January 1, 2020, until July 31, 2021. Both sentiment and thematic analyses were performed.

Results:

788 tweets met the inclusion criteria, 660 of which were advertisements. The rest of the tweets (n = 128) were categorized into four main themes: rejecting the idea of fake braces (49.2%), having the intention to buy fake braces (32.0%), using/used fake braces (14.1%), and accepting the idea of fake braces (4.7%). Sentiment analysis showed that more than half of the tweets (55.5%) were negative and mainly involved sarcastic language (65.8%).

Conclusion:

Although many of the tweets were against the use of fake braces, a sizable number of advertisement tweets promoted fake braces. Efforts should be made to educate the public about the risks of using fake braces and to emphasize the importance of seeking a licensed orthodontist for treatment. In addition, health authorities must establish laws and policies and enhance surveillance to control social media content advertising these harmful products.
The Etiopathogenesis and Genetic Factors in Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies: A Review Article
Authors: Lugo-Zamudio Gustavo-Esteban , Barbosa-Cobos Rosa-Elda , Maya-Piña Lucía-Verónica , Delgado-Ochoa Dolores , López-Mayorga María-Mercedes , Arenas-Silva Ivonne , Arellano-Álvarez Diana-Sarai
Published: April 2023

Introduction:

Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) are a group of heterogeneous systemic autoimmune diseases characterized by muscle inflammation from unknown causes resulting in chronic weakness. Recent studies have shown the role of the cellular immune response affecting muscle fibers in polymyositis (PM), inclusion body myositis, and to a lesser extent, dermatomyositis (DM), wherein humoral immunity is more involved. The value of genetic factors of the class II major histocompatibility complex (MHC II) has also been highlighted. In studies of murine models, the presence of HLA-DR3 favors a higher risk of developing inflammatory muscle disease, including PM and juvenile DM. In recent years, few studies have provided timely information regarding this, thus the researchers initially proposed a review of existing literature to broaden the context regarding what was described and to visualize proposals that may enhance the understanding of this group of inflammatory pathologies.

Methods:

The design, implementation, analysis, and reporting of this study were followed according to the search with MeSH terms (Autoimmune myopathy, Inflammatory myopathies, Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies AND Major histocompatibility complex and genetics). We analyzed 12 articles for this review article.

Conclusion:

In the etiopathogenesis of IIM, both humoral and cellular immunity are observed, considering the presence of a trigger that causes the immune response. As for the immunogenetics, this review highlights what has been reported in Chinese and Mexican populations, where HLADRB1*09:01 is related to the presence of DM, and is observed as the first variant identified in various populations. This increases interest in this allele in the particular case to study DM and strengthens research that proposes the study of IIM independently for each nosological entity.
Control of Bacterial Wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum) and Reduction of Ginger Yield Loss through Integrated Management Methods in Southwestern Ethiopia
Authors: Benti Eyob Aysanew
Published: April 2023

Background:

Bacterial wilt incited by Ralstonia solanacearum is the most important disease affecting ginger production in southwestern Ethiopia. The unavailability of disease-free planting materials, resistant cultivars, and effective chemical compounds are the key constraints in managing the disease.

Objective:

The study was initiated to determine the effect of integrated management methods on bacterial wilt disease and yield loss of ginger through combining hot water, bio-fumigation, soil-solarization and chemical pesticides.

Methods:

A total of seven treatment combinations comprising hot water, bio-fumigation, soil-solarization, Mancozeb, and bleaching powder were tested in a randomized complete block design in three replications. Data on disease incidence, growth, yield, and yield components were recorded from randomly selected plants.

Results:

The use of Mancozeb for seed socking and soil drenching combined with bio-fumigation and soil-solarization reduced the incidence of bacterial wilt by 63.3% and enhanced the rhizome yield by 66.8%. Rhizome and soil treatment using bleaching powder along with soil bio-fumigation also reduced the disease incidence by 38.9% and increased ginger yield by 61.5%. It also provided the highest (6678.7%) marginal rate of return of any treatment combination tested in the experiment. Disease incidence was highly significantly and inversely (r= -0.98**) correlated with rhizome yield. The regression slope estimated that 83.4% of ginger yield loss was associated with bacterial wilt disease.

Conclusion:

A combined application of Mancozeb, bio-fumigation and soil-solarization can be used to control ginger bacterial wilt. Alternatively, bleaching powder for rhizome and soil treatment in conjunction with bio-fumigation can be employed as an integrated management system against the disease.
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada-like Syndrome and Electronegative Electroretinogram after Nivolumab Therapy for Metastatic Cutaneous Melanoma: A Case Report
Authors: Pole Cameron , Su Erin , Kesavamoorthy Niranjana , Gokoffski Kimberly , Sanfilippo Christian , Ameri Hossein
Published: April 2023

Background:

Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada-like (VKH) syndrome or electronegative electroretinograms (ERG) have both been described before or after immunotherapy for metastatic cutaneous melanoma, but they have not been described occurring together.

Objective:

The objective of this study is to describe a case of VKH-like syndrome occurring simultaneously with an electronegative ERG after nivolumab therapy for metastatic cutaneous melanoma.

Methods:

Case report of a patient with ocular findings after nivolumab therapy for metastatic melanoma was reported. Multimodal imaging, including color fundus photography, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and both full-field and multifocal ERGs were used to describe the findings. Literature review was conducted with PubMed.

Results:

We reported a case of a patient with nivolumab-treated melanoma presenting with presumed VKH-like syndrome with panuveitis, choroidal depigmentation, and cutaneous vitiligo, as well as melanoma-associated retinopathy (MAR)-like electronegative ERG findings. Nivolumab was stopped and corticosteroid therapy was initiated. Although the patient’s visual acuity remained severely limited, her inflammation resolved, and the areas of choroidal depigmentation slowly decreased over years of subsequent follow-up.

Conclusion:

Vision loss accompanied by simultaneous VKH-like findings with choroidal vitiligo and a MAR-like electronegative ERG may develop after nivolumab therapy. The uveitic and vitiligo may improve with immunosuppressive therapy, but the vision loss and ERG findings may persist.
Transcutaneous Radiofrequency-mediated Meibomian Gland Expression is an Effective Treatment for Dry Eye: A Prospective Cohort Trial
Authors: Paul Sean , Cohen Alex , Parsa Kami , Jaccoma Edward , Burrell Kim , Carruthers Jean
Published: April 2023

Purpose:

Meibomian gland dysfunction disrupts tear film homeostasis and results in dry eye syndrome. The objective of this study is to determine whether transcutaneous radiofrequency (RF)-assisted meibomian gland expression, using the Envision platform and Forma-I handpiece is an effective treatment for dry eye syndrome.

Methods:

A multicenter prospective cohort study of patients with dry eye undergoing RF-assisted meibomian gland expression was completed from October 2019 to June 2022. The study was designed with multiple primary endpoints. These were defined as the change in Standard Patient Evaluation of Eye Dryness (SPEED) score, changes in Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI), Tear Breakup Time (TBUT), Corneal Fluorescence Score (CFS), and Meibomian Gland Score (MGS) at 1, 3, and 6 months after treatment. Secondary endpoints were measurements of patients' subjective improvement and subjective satisfaction with the treatment.

Results:

A total number of 47 patients were enrolled in the study at three separate institutions by three ophthalmologists (oculoplastics, refractive, and general). However, not all subjects had complete data on all observations at all time points following treatment. When a data point was missing, the entire patient’s outcome for that data set was excluded from the analysis. There was a significant improvement in SPEED score from baseline, 15.7 vs 11.4 at 1 month, 9.1 at 3 months, and 9.6 at 6 months (p<0.05). There was also a statistically significant improvement noted for OSDI at all time points measured, 34.5 at baseline vs 25.2 at 1 month, 21.2 at 3 months, and 23.6 at 6 months (p<0.5). CFS was significantly reduced in each eye at all time points following treatment as well, with 80% of eyes responding. TBUT similarly improved after treatment in each eye with an average of 6.3s at 1 month, 7.1s at 3 months, and 7.1s after treatment at 6 months vs 2.8s at baseline. The MGS also showed marked improvement across all time points, 5.6 at baseline vs 19.9 at 1 month, 24.7 at 3 months, and 22.9 at 6 months. Patients noted subjective improvement, with a lack of pain and discomfort from the treatment.

Conclusion:

This pilot study demonstrates that RF treatment with the Forma-I handpiece along with meibomian gland expression is an effective means to reduce the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. The data support the conclusion that the treatment is safe and effective, lasting at least 6 months in most patients.
Relationship between Health-promoting practices and the Health-related Quality of Life among Saudi University Students after the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown: Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Abuadas Fuad H.
Published: April 2023

Introduction:

Promoting healthy living activities among university students is acknowledged as an essential component in health maintenance and improvement.

Objectives:

This study aims to determine the extent to which Saudi undergraduate students are involved in health-promoting practices after the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. It also investigates how the health-related quality of life (QOL) could be predicted from sociodemographics and health-promoting practices.

Methods:

This study adopted a descriptive correlational design and a convenience sampling method to recruit 542 Saudi students from 5 governmental universities in multiple Saudi regions between October and December 2022. University students were asked to complete an online survey consisting of sociodemographics, the health-promoting lifestyle profile II (52 Items, 4 points Likert scale), and the WHOQOLscale (26 Items, 5 points Likert scale).

Results:

In the health-promoting subscales, participants ranked best in spiritual growth (M = 2.79) but worst in physical activity (M = 1.82). Regarding the QOL subscales, participants scored the highest in social relationships (M = 14.32) and the lowest in psychological health (M = 11.36). Multiple linear regression revealed that 19% of the variance in the QOL was explained mainly by health-promoting variables, in which physical activity (β = .20, p < .001) was the strongest predictor. In addition, family income (β = -.14, p < .01), nutrition (β = .12, p < .05), stress management (β = .11, p < .05), and spiritual growth (β = .14, p < .05) were also significant predictors of QOL.

Conclusion:

Physical activity, nutrition, spiritual growth, and stress management have been found helpful in improving the QOL of Saudi students. Therefore, universities should consider planning curricula and establishing activities that encourage involvement in health-promoting activities.
Comparing Eye-tracking System Effectiveness in Field and Driving Simulator Studies
Authors: Calvi Alessandro , D’Amico Fabrizio , Vennarucci Andrea
Published: April 2023

Background:

Several studies have been conducted by combining the benefits of eye-tracking systems with driving simulators to simultaneously investigate driving behavior and the potential source of distraction. However, little effort has been made in terms of eye-tracking validation in the driving simulator environment.

Objective:

The overall aim of this study is to validate an eye-tracking system within the context of a driving simulation environment by considering a specific urban context application.

Methods:

A field survey and a driving simulation experiment were conducted for a case study in Rome, Italy. The selected real road sections and events were reproduced on the driving simulator system. An eye-tracking system was used to record eye movements both on a real vehicle and the simulator. The eye movements of 14 participants in the field survey and 18 participants in the driving simulation tests, as well as their driving performances, were collected while approaching an urban intersection in relation to two specific road events: i) the presence of a speed limit sign and ii) the presence of a crossing pedestrian.

Results:

Eye tracker parameters and driving performances were compared between the real driving tests and driving simulator experiments in order to validate the eye-tracking system. It was validated for both events in terms of duration and distance of the eye fixation.

Conclusion:

The results demonstrated that an eye-tracking system is an effective tool for studies and applications in a virtual reality environment.
Seroprevalence of SARS-Cov-2 Virus Infection In Kermanshah, Iran: A Population-based Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Shadmani Fatemeh Khosravi , Najafi Farid , Mansori Kamyar , Moradi Mahmoud Reza , Rezaei Mansor , Rezvani Nayebali , Darbandi Mitra , Yoosefi Moein , Laghei Zahra , Bozorgomid Arezoo , Salahshoor Pegah , Shakiba Ebrahim
Published: April 2023

Background:

The aim of this study was to estimate the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in a general population from Kermanshah province, Iran.

Methods:

The present study was a population-based cross-sectional design conducted in Kermanshah province in 2020. Sampling was performed in a multi-stage process, and 1967 participants were considered, and also 174 interviewers were assigned to collect data online. Then, 5 mL of blood sample was taken from every participant. The blood samples were centrifuged with the ELISA method to detect SARS-CoV-2-specific IgG and IgM antibodies in serum samples. Seropositive prevalence was adjusted by means of survey analysis. Case fatality rate (CFR) and infection fatality rate (IFR) were estimated.

Results:

A total of 1967 people from 14 cities of the province participated in the study. The mean age of participants was 35.7±16.9, and 50.4% were female. The lowest and highest seroprevalence was found in the cities of Paveh (2.3% [0.3- 4.2]) and Harsin (61.6% [54.7–68.5]), respectively. The CFR and IFR in men and women were 3.4 vs. 3.3 and 0.1 vs. 0.3. The aged 60 years or older had the highest CFR and IFR with 11.2 and 3.7%, respectively.

Conclusion:

The prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection and IFR among the general population of Kermanshah province was 18.3 and 0.3%, respectively. The results of this study can assist the policymaker in assessing risk factors, and transmission dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 in a population and implementing preventive and control interventions.
Self-care Behaviors and Lipid Profiles among an Ethnic Minority Adult Population in Thai Rural Communities
Authors: Mafu Chitipat , Seangpraw Katekaew , Ong-Artborirak Parichat , Boonyathee Sorawit , Tonchoy Prakasit , Kantow Supakan , Auttama Nisarat , Choowanthanapakorn Monchanok , Winaiprasert Prakaipetch
Published: April 2023

Background:

Health perceptions and increased self-care behaviors can effectively prevent and control many diseases and improve one’s health. This study aimed to investigate the association of self-care behaviors with lipid profiles and creatinine among an ethnic minority adult population in Thai rural communities.

Methods:

A cross-sectional study was performed from January to April 2021 among ethnic minorities from hill tribe communities of Phayao Province, Northern Thailand. A total of 252 adults ages 20 and older were recruited from various ethnic groups, including Indigenous (34.5%), Hmong (25.4%), and Mien (40.1%) peoples. The data were obtained from face-to-face interviews using questionnaires and from blood samples.

Results:

Multiple linear regression revealed that self-care behavior score was associated with ethnicity, age, education, and self-efficacy score (p < 0.05). Total cholesterol level was associated with ethnicity, gender, financial status, drinking alcohol, smoking, and underlying disease (p < 0.05). Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level was associated with gender, financial status, and drinking alcohol (p < 0.05). Creatinine level was predicted by ethnicity, gender, age, smoking, and self-care behaviors (p < 0.05). Alcohol consumption was found to be a predictor of body mass index and blood pressure (p < 0.05).

Conclusion:

Health promotion programs for specific populations should emphasize public health benefits (e.g., reducing risk factors of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), increasing health awareness and health beliefs for better outcome expectations, and enhancing the ability to perform self-health management routinely) in accordance with the local context of the studied population.
Proteome-Wide Analysis of Protein Disorder in Durum Wheat
Authors: Choura Mouna
Published: April 2023

Introduction:

Intrinsically Disordered Proteins (IDPs) are natively unstructured proteins. Interestingly, IDPs are ubiquitous and play key roles in cellular and proteins functions. While IDPs are studied in some proteomes, many remain to be uncovered

Methods:

The data were retrieved from MobiDB database version 4. Intrinsic disorder predictions are made with various prediction tools. We focus on IUpred-L predictions.

Results:

Here, we have explored the first large-scale study of IDPs in T. turgidum. Additionally, a comparative analysis of T. turgidum and T. aestivum IDPs was performed for highlighting the dis-order use in each species. The data indicated that the T.turgidum proteome is significantly more dis-ordered than the T. aestivum proteome. Gene ontology analysis revealed that IDPs in T. turgidum are mainly catalytic and binding proteins involved in regulation of cellular and metabolic processes.

Conclusion:

These findings may constitute a starting point for deeper understanding of IDP roles in stress tolerance and the mechanisms underlying the adaptation capacities differences between T. turgidium and related species.
Synthesis And Structural Feasibility Of Photonic Materials
Authors: Patnaik D. Neelima , Ram G. Chinna , Kumar Abhay , Verma Ashish , Chakravarthi M. Kalyan , Khan Imran
Published: April 2023

Aim:

Studying the optical-thermal dependence of liquid crystal based on the quantity data of image texture is essential to get more information accurately

Background:

In this research, the optical-thermal dependence of chiral nematic liquid crystals ink sample was investigated based on the sample's texture and colour changes at various temperatures.

Objective:

The structural and optical characteristics of ZnO thin films are investigated in this study. While spinning at 4000 rpm for 30 seconds at room temperature, the zinc oxide solution was spun onto a pre-cleaned, glass substrate, creating the desired layer thickness.

method:

This was followed by annealing at 150°C-600°C in 50°C steps, which was carried out on the samples. An ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer and a scanning electron microscope were used to analyse the optical properties of this thin coating.

Method:

This was followed by annealing at 150°C-600°C in 50°C steps, which was carried out on the samples. An ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer and a scanning electron microscope were used to analyse the optical properties of this thin coating.

Result:

Zinc oxide's optical band gap was determined by measuring its optical transmittance, reflectance, and absorbance. Photonic crystals can exhibit relevant optical properties when transmitting or reflecting a light beam.

conclusion:

In particular, in a two-dimensional photonic crystal, the reflective properties can be of interest and consequently optimized for different technological applications such as tuneable laser cavities, photovoltaic solar systems, and selective high reflection mirrors, among many others.

Conclusion:

In particular, in a two-dimensional photonic crystal, the reflective properties can be of interest and consequently optimized for different technological applications such as tuneable laser cavities, photovoltaic solar systems, and selective high-reflection mirrors, among many others.
Pemanfaatan Film Alginat dan Alginat/Montmorillonite sebagai Adsorben Cu(II)
Authors: Pratama Borneo Satria , Hambali Erliza , Yani Mohamad , Matsue Naoto
Published: April 2023

Air merupakan kebutuhan yang esensial untuk keberlanjutan hidup manusia dan lingkungan. Namun, World Water Forum telah memprediksi bahwa pada tahun 2025, Indonesia akan menjadi salah satu negara yang mengalami krisis air, yang salah satunya disebabkan oleh penurunan kualitas air akibat pencemaran limbah cair industri. Cu(II) merupakan salah satu logam berat pencemar dalam limbah cair industri yang dapat menyebabkan gangguan terhadap kesehatan manusia dan lingkungan. Oleh karena itu, adsorben berbasis film Alginat dan film alginat/montmorillonite telah dikembangkan untuk menjerap tembaga dari dalam air secara adsorptif. Pada penelitian ini, dilakukan pengujian performa adsorpsi larutan Cu(II) oleh film alginat (A-F-1%, A-F-1.5%, A-F-2%), film alginat montmorillonite (A-M-2%), dan bead alginat (A-B-2%) pada konsentrasi 1.5 mmol/L. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kecepatan pengocokan, massa adsorben, morfologi adsorben, serta penambahan campuran Montmorillonite pada film berpengaruh terhadap kinerja adsorpsi Cu(II). Kinerja adsorpsi terbaik didapatkan pada adsorben A-F-2% dengan kecepatan pengocokan 150 rpm, yang menghasilkan persentase pengurangan konsentrasi tembaga dari dalam air sebesar 96,45% setelah tercapainya kesetimbangan (60 menit). Adsorben film Alginat memiliki kecocokan terhadap model isoterm Freundlich dan Langmuir, dengan nilai R2 99,99% untuk kedua model yang diregresikan secara linear.
Analisis Tingkat Kerawanan Bencana Alam Banjir di Kabupaten Purbalingga dengan Fuzzy Logic
Authors: Wibowo Nisrina Amaliyah , Abadi Agus Maman
Published: April 2023

Banjir merupakan peristiwa atau keadaan dimana terendamnya suatu daerah karena volume air meningkat yang dapat terjadi di wilayah perkotaan atau perdesaan. Salah satu upaya untuk meminimalisir dampak yang ditimbulkan dari bencana banjir adalah dengan mengetahui klasifikasi tingkat kerawanan bencana banjir. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui analisis tingkat kerawanan banjir di Kabupaten Purbalingga dengan fuzzy logic. Untuk menentukan tingkat kerawanan bencana alam banjir digunakan parameter penyebab banjir diantaranya data curah hujan, jenis tanah, kemiringan lereng, ketinggian wilayah, dan tutupan lahan. Data tersebut diolah dengan overlay sehingga diperoleh data input untuk proses fuzzy logic mamdani dengan langkah-langkah diantaranya pembentukan himpunan fuzzy, basis aturan, fungsi implikasi MIN, komposisi aturan dengan MAX, dan defuzzifikasi sehingga diperoleh tingkat kerawanan banjir di Kabupaten Purbalingga. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa Kabupaten Purbalingga memiliki tingkat kerawanan rendah sebanyak 25 wilayah dengan luas 57,5467Ha, kerawanan sedang sebanyak 317 wilayah dengan luas 2303,385Ha, kerawanan tinggi sebanyak 756 wilayah dengan luas 11232,79Ha dan kerawanan sangat tinggi sebanyak 188 wilayah dengan luas 5595,286Ha.
KEANEKARAGAMAN CAPUNG (ORDO: ODONATA) DI WANA WISATA CURUG CIPENDOK KABUPATEN BANYUMAS PROVINSI JAWA TENGAH
Authors: Waryati Waryati , Triatmanto Triatmanto
Published: April 2023

Wana Wisata Curug Cipendok merupakan wana wisata yang memiliki keanekaragaman hayati. Salah satu fauna yang ada di wana wisata ini yaitu capung (Ordo: Odonata). Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui spesies dan indeks keanekaragaman Odonata di Wana Wisata Curug Cipendok.Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif observasional dengan teknik purposive untuk menentukan stasiun pengambilan sampel berdasarkan perbedaan habitat. Pengumpulan sampel menggunakan accidental sampling. Penelitian dilakukan pada bulan April-Juni 2022 di Wana Wisata Curug Cipendok, Banyumas, Jawa Tengah. Hasil penelitian adalah ada 13 spesies capung: Vestalis luctuosa, Heliocypha fenestrata, Drepanosticta gazella, Drepanosticta spatulifera, Drepanosticta sundana, Coeliccia membarnipes, Euphaea variegata, Orthetrum glaucum, Orthetrum pruinosum, Orthetrum sabina, Pantala flavescens, Neurothemis ramburii, dan Zygonix ida. Nilai indeks keanekaragaman Shannon Wiener capung yaitu 1,881645. Nilai tersebut masuk ke dalam kategori nilai indeks keanekaragaman sedang.Kata kunci: keanekaragaman, Odonata, Curug Cipendok
Comparison between Double and Triple Exponential Smoothing Methods for Forecasting Poverty Rate of Yahukimo Regency in 2025-2030
Authors: Langowuyo Agustinus , Reba Felix , Sarena Yosefina
Published: April 2023

Currently, the government faces so many issues, one of which is poverty. However, it is not a new thing since many other countries also face this classic issue. Poverty, from an economic point of view, is measured by the people's inability to meet basic needs for food, not food in terms of expenditure. Based on data released by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) regarding poverty rates in Indonesia, several areas are included in the highest poverty rates including East Nusa Tenggara, Maluku, Gorontalo and Papua. The poverty rates for this region are 21.21%, 17.99%, and 15.99%, respectively. In this regard, Papua has the highest poverty rate of the three provinces. According to BPS, the three poorest districts in Papua Province in 2017 included Deiyai Regency at 43.63%, Intan Jaya Regency at 42.23% and Yahukimo Regency at 39.33%. This study aimed to predict the poverty rate of Yahukimo district in 2025-2030. This research employed Double and Triple Exponential Smoothing methods. It used secondary data, namely data related to the poverty rate in Yahukimo Regency in percent (%) in 2003-2019. The results showed that the poverty rate data in 2025-2030 were 36.48%, 36.09%, 35.7%, 35.31%, 34.92% and 34.53% respectively. In other words, the poverty rate in Yahukimo Regency had decreased compared to previous years.
The Calcination Effect on the Crystallinity, Nitrogen Content, and Pore Structure of Nitrogen-Doped Titanium Dioxide
Authors: Kusumawardani Cahyorini
Published: April 2023

Mesoporous nitrogen-doped titanium dioxide nanomaterials have been synthesized through a one-step sol gel process with dodecylamine as the pore template as well as the nitrogen source. The calcination process plays an important role in the crystallization process, determination of doped nitrogen, and pore formation. The effect of calcination temperature on the material structure was studied by calcination treatment of the as-synthesized material at several temperature variations. The resulting materials were characterized using FTIR, XRD, XPS, and N2 gassorption analysis.  The results showed that the anatase TiO2 crystal structure began to form with calcination at 400 °C. The higher calcination temperature tends to cause the transformation of anatase crystal phase into rutile. The higher calcination temperature also affects the doped nitrogen content, where the pore-templating molecules begin to disappear at a calcination temperature and leaving a number of dopants on TiO2. All dopants are released from TiO2 at a calcination temperature of 600 °C. The optimum calcination temperature to form mesoporous structure was 450 °C, and the sintering occurs at a calcination temperature higher than optimum temperature indicated by the collapse of the pore structure.
PUBLIC SERVICE STANDARDS IN THE CITY'S LABOR DEPARTMENT MAKASSAR CITY
Authors: Arhas Sitti Hardiyanti , Niswaty Risma , Suprianto Suprianto , Jamaluddin Jamaluddin
Published: April 2023

Improving the quality of public services and people feeling satisfied with these services is the ultimate goal of bureaucratic reforms carried out by the government. The purpose of this study is to provide an in-depth overview of public services at the Makassar City Manpower Office. To answer the research objectives, a qualitative type of research with a descriptive approach is used. The data collection method used was an in-depth interview with 5 informants. 3 informants are employees of the Makassar City Manpower Office, while the other 2 are service recipients. To obtain maximum results, the data obtained are analyzed by the stages of data condensation, data presentation and drawing conclusions. Based on the results of the study that overall public services in the Makassar City Manpower Office are good, this is characterized by service requirements that are easy to be met by the community. Fairly clear systems, mechanisms and procedures. The quality of the products offered is in accordance with the main duties and functions of the Makassar City Manpower Office. The completion period is quite good but sometimes the service exceeds the predetermined SOP. The service fee is not there or free, the recipient of the service only charges the doubling money. The results of this study are useful as input for the Manpower Office to continue to make improvements in providing services to the community such as continuing to update the official homepage owned, so that the public is easy to access information without having to go to the Makassar City Manpower Office.
IMPLEMENTATION OF INFORMATION RESILIENCE OF INDONESIA-MALAYSIA BORDER REGION IN RIAU PROVINCE
Authors: Irdayanti Irdayanti , Salmiyati Salmiyati , Nurlita Anna
Published: April 2023

Indonesia's border area is located along the Indonesian border with other countries. In general, border areas are still lagging behind other regions in Indonesia. Besides the minimal basic needs, other needs have not been appropriately met, namely the need for information in the country and the penetration of television broadcasts from Malaysia. This study aims to describe how the implementation of information security in border areas, especially in Riau province, through the operational concept of David L. Weimer and Aidan R. Vining. This research uses a qualitative approach through a case study, namely Rupat Island. The data collection method in this study was through observations in border areas and interviews with government employees of Bengkalis Regency and border communities, which were carried out from January 2021 to November 2021. The results showed that information security in border areas led to improved telecommunications infrastructure, which proliferated. Apart from that, local governments continue to build access to public information. However, border communities are still lagging in television and radio broadcasting. In addition to the ease of accessing Malaysian television channels, in general, the socio-cultural life of people in border areas is constructed from the Malaysian television channel programs they enjoy.
E-GOVERNMENT MATURITY LEVEL ANALYSIS (STUDY ON 35 GOVERNMENT WEBSITES IN CENTRAL JAVA)
Authors: Surya Hendrawan Bintang , Nugroho Rino Ardhian
Published: April 2023

This study examines maturity level of E-Government in 35 websites government in Province Central Java. The reason for choosing the location of Central Java Province is the province has a high ICT Development Index (IP-TIK) but not in line with the high Indonesian e-government rating either. So that measuring the maturity of websites in all 35 cities in Central Java Province is important so that these regions make improvements This study uses a government maturity model, there are 5 variabels: Simple Information, Two-way Communication, Service and Financial Transaction, Integration and Political Participation. This study method uses a quantitative approach. Then, This study uses descriptive statistical analysis techniques. The result of this study is 35 websites government in Province Central Java has a level of immature maturity model. With details that of the five variables, 2 of them have a very low level of maturity and 1 of them has a medium maturity level.
CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES ON GENTRIFICATION: A BRIEF REVIEW
Authors: Widianto Hardian Wahyu
Published: April 2023

The trend of the birth of new residential areas in the branding of modern cities, such as Meikarta, also occurs in cities worldwide. People call it: GENTRIFICATION! Like a catastrophe, gentrification always seems to be followed by the emergence of social conflicts. Mass actions are taken to the streets to voice protests against vandalizing gentrification properties, and clashes with officials are carried out for one purpose: against the presence of gentrification. Unfortunately, gentrification research in Indonesia is roughly "useless" for blue-collar workers because it still does not provide any suggestions to face this problem. Rather than researching to celebrate gentrification, research with a Marxist perspective is needed to make a real contribution to urban blue-collar workers constantly haunted by the threat of being evicted from their modest homes.
Exploring Social Media Preferences for Healthy Weight Management Interventions Among Adolescents of Color: Mixed Methods Study
Authors: Alatorre Selenne , Schwarz Aviva G , Egan Kelsey A , Feldman Amanda R , Rosa Marielis , Wang Monica L
Published: April 2023

Background

Social media holds promise as an intervention platform to engage youths in healthy weight management and target racial inequities in obesity.

Objective

This mixed methods study aimed to examine social media habits, preferences, and obesity-related behaviors (eg, diet and physical activity) among adolescents of color and understand preferences for healthy weight management interventions delivered via social media.

Methods

This mixed methods study is comprised of a cross-sectional web-based survey and a series of digital focus groups. Study participants (English-speaking youths of color ages 14-18 years) were recruited from high schools and youth-based community settings in Massachusetts and California. For surveys, participants were invited to complete an anonymous web-based survey assessing self-reported sociodemographics, social media habits and preferences, health behaviors (diet, physical activity, sleep, and screen time), and height and weight. For focus groups, participants were invited to participate in 45- to 60-minute web-based group discussions assessing social media habits, preferred social media platforms, and preferences for physical activity and nutrition intervention content and delivery. Survey data were analyzed descriptively; focus group transcripts were analyzed using a directed content analysis approach.

Results

A total of 101 adolescents completed the survey and 20 adolescents participated in a total of 3 focus groups. Participants reported most frequently using TikTok, followed by Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter; preference for platform varied by purpose of use (eg, content consumption, connection, or communication). TikTok emerged as the platform of choice as an engaging way to learn about various topics, including desired health information on physical fitness and diet.

Conclusions

Findings from this study suggest that social media platforms can be an engaging way to reach adolescents of color. Data will inform future social media–based interventions to engage adolescents of color in healthy weight management content.
Pengaruh Custom-Made Insole (CMI) terhadap Kenyamanan dan Keseimbangan Pasien dengan Fleksibel Flatfoot
Authors: Karma Agusni , Putra Raden Achmad Candra , Trifani Fika , Noviani Nita
Published: April 2023

Latar Belakang: Kondisi flatfoot pada anak dapat menyebabkan penurunan kemampuan mobilitas seperti keseimbangan sehingga risiko jatuh akan meningkat. Bahan Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) sering digunakan dalam pembuatan custom-made insole (CMI) untuk pasien dengan fleksibel flatfoot. Namun, EVA di Indonesia sering dikeluhkan elastisitas dan durabilitasnya dalam meredam tekanan.Tujuan: Membandingkan CMI bahan neoprene dan EVA terhadap kenyamanan dan keseimbangan pada anak dengan fleksibel flatfoot.Metode: Desain studi cross over randomized. Sejumlah 15 partisipan (9 laki-laki dan 6 perempuan) dengan kondisi bilateral dennis grade 2–3 mendapatkan CMI dengan bahan EVA dan neoprene secara acak. Kenyamanan dengan Visual Analog Score (VAS) dan keseimbangan statis dengan one leg standing yang diukur sebelum dan sesudah partisipan tanpa dan dengan menggunakan CMI dengan bahan neoprene dan EVA selama 2 minggu.  Hasil: Terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan tanpa dan dengan menggunakan CMI dengan bahan neoprene maupun EVA (p<0,01). Berdasarkan analisis, terdapat perbedaan tingkat kenyamanan yang signifikan antara insole berbahan neoprene dan EVA (p=0,022). Namun, tidak terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara CMI neoprene dan EVA dalam meningkatkan keseimbangan statis (p=0,195).Kesimpulan: CMI secara signifikan meningkatkan kenyamanan dan keseimbangan pada anak dengan fleksibel flatfoot. CMI neoprene secara signifikan meningkatkan kenyamanan dibandingkan EVA.
The Mask of Leadership: Reflection on Art-Based Learning for Preservice Teachers
Authors: Zakaria Zuhkhriyan , Ardiansyah Arief , Srinin Wathanan , Kurniawan Citra , Hidajat Robby
Published: April 2023

Introduction/Main Objectives: Leadership and educators face numerous personal and professional challenges. The challenge for prospective teachers is to prepare themselves to be leaders in the classroom, but they still do not understand the true meaning of reflecting leadership. Background Problems: How do teacher candidates reflect on leadership? Novelty: This study seeks to find new ways to increase their understanding of their leadership. This hands-on learning approach is based on an online masking workshop that examines leadership styles and behaviors, reflection, and hidden agendas. Nineteen prospective elementary school teachers from Indonesia participated in the study. Research Methods: This study argues that this is a research descriptive qualitative study in which the researcher uses a mask maker to capture the expressions of prospective elementary school teachers. Finding/Results: The results of the workshops are fun and exciting. These activities encourage creative and lateral thinking, foster self-awareness, and can provide access to information beyond the goal through the expressive metaphor of the mask. Visual, emotional, and aesthetic development, when combined with non-directive professional dialogue, can result in more effective, authentic, and thus ethical and dynamic leadership. Conclusion: Participants indicated that exploring experiences through art-based methods is a rewarding process, as is creating work, taking a logical approach to reflective practice, and engaging in fruitful self-exploration.
Mapping Communicative Relations in the News
Authors: Uhry Ricardo , Caetano Kati
Published: April 2023

The article proposes a conception that starts from interactive communication, presents a contextual view, considers the mediations and the semiotic regimes of interaction, formulating an overview of the communication process from which we arrive at the Map of communicative relations. The methodological approach is essayistic and uses, as a source of evidence of the applications, documentations available on the web and bibliographical references. The results highlight the relationships that are established and that can be visually formalized and located on the Map of communicative relations, and it is suggested that the empirically: Agency Lupa, The Learning Network, Art dreams us and Pantanal besieged may be related to education, information, experimentation, and art and contribute to the revitalization of the news discourse. It is possible to make use of different possibilities and locate them visually on the Map, which can contribute to face the news challenges related to de journalist crisis.
The Path Mechanism of Promoting Interdisciplinary Integration through Discipline Competition
Authors: Du Juntao
Published: April 2023

Interdisciplinary integration plays an important role in cultivating innovative talents in higher institutions, but the main problem is currently which disciplines can cross and how to do so. This study summarizes the main models and problems of interdisciplinary research. Interdisciplinary teaching materials, the selection of tutors, and student training are currently facing significant difficulties. Anhui University of Finance and Economics promotes students to master interdisciplinary knowledge by means of discipline competition, and produces interdisciplinary textbooks, which provides new ideas and talent training mode of interdisciplinary concepts.
Thermopower in Si-Ge Alloy Nanowire
Authors: Suresha Kasala
Published: April 2023

In this article, we studied the past and existing research in nanowire (NW) especially based on SiGe NWs. The basic Thermoelectric (TE) principles and theories are introduced and the factors that may influence the TE performance of SiGe NWs are discussed. The superiority of the group IV material-based NWs as TE materials are detailed with feasible structures while their fabrication methods and TE measurements are also reviewed. The existing SiGe NW are discussed for their potential applications and the feasible applications are illustrated. Finally, the variation of parameter TE on Temperature and carrier concentration is discussed and compare theoretically with the available experimental data.
Оптико-электронные системы наблюдения и кругового обзора
Authors: Медведев А.В. , Гринкевич А.В. , Князева С.Н.
Published: April 2023

В статье рассмотрен особый класс оптико-­электронных приборов – ​телевизионные панорамные приборы кругового обзора, предназначенные для мгновенного обзора в угле 360°. Приведены различные варианты исполнения панорамных приборов, особое внимание уделено телевизионному панорамному прибору кругового обзора с верхней полусферой. Он обеспечивает возможность наблюдения верхней полусферы без «мертвых» зон при применении 4‑х телевизионных каналов и решает задачу обнаружения и противодействия БПЛА в зенитной области.
Отечественный производитель лазеров и оптомеханики –компания «ЛАССАРД»
Authors: Нефёдов А.А.
Published: April 2023

В 2023 году компания «ЛАССАРД» отмечает 8‑летие. На выставке «Фотоника‑2023»
компания представит внушительный ассортимент своей продукции. Об этих изделиях, о новых результатах компании и планах ее развития на ближайшие годы рассказывает Коммерческий директор компании «ЛАССАРД» Андрей Александрович Нефёдов.
Análisis de la primera Ley General en Materia de Humanidades, Ciencias, Tecnologías e Innovación en relación con el derecho humano a la ciencia
Authors: Espinoza Hernández Raymundo
Published: April 2023

En este análisis de legislación, se aborda el impacto del cambio de gobierno en México en 2018 en el sector de Humanidades, Ciencias, Tecnología e Innovación (HCTI). La reforma constitucional exige una Ley General que coordine las actividades de HCTI y garantice el derecho humano a los beneficios del progreso científico y tecnológico. El Estado tiene la obligación de asegurar el acceso a estos beneficios y promover la investigación. La libertad de investigación, un derecho civil, está vinculada al derecho a la educación, autonomía universitaria y libertad de cátedra. La Constitución mexicana menciona la ciencia y la tecnología en diversos artículos, abarcando temas como conocimientos indígenas, educación y propiedad intelectual.