bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Post-Surgical Inflammatory Neuropathy after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair - A case report
Authors: Sun Lisa Y , Gray Andrew T , Braehler Matthias R
Published: December 2022

Background
Unanticipated symptoms of peripheral nerve damage following surgery are distressing to both the patient and their clinical team, including surgeons, anesthesiologists and neurologists. The causes that are commonly considered for perioperative neuropathy can include surgical trauma, positioning-related injury, or injury related to a regional anesthetic technique. However, these cases often do not have a clear etiology, and can occur without any apparent periprocedural anomalies. Postoperative inflammatory neuropathy is a more recently described, and potentially underrecognized cause of perioperative neuropathy which may improve with corticosteroid therapy. Therefore, it is an important etiology to consider early in the evaluation of a perioperative neuropathy.
Case Presentation
An otherwise healthy patient presented for left anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. He underwent femoral and sciatic ultrasound-guided single injection peripheral nerve blocks preoperatively, followed by a general anesthetic for the surgical procedure. He developed postoperative neuropathy in the sciatic distribution with both sensory and motor deficits. The patient received multi-disciplinary consultations, including neurology and pain management, and a broad differential diagnosis was considered. Based on neurological evaluation and imaging studies, a final diagnosis of post-surgical inflammatory neuropathy was made. The patient’s course improved with conservative management, but immunosuppressive treatment may have been considered for a more severe or worsening clinical course.
Conclusions
There are limited publications describing postoperative inflammatory neuropathy, and this case serves to illustrate a potentially under-recognized and multifactorial cause of postoperative neuropathy. Perioperative neuropathies are a complication that surgeons and anesthesiologists strive to avoid, however prevention and treatment of this condition has been elusive. Increased reporting and investigation of postoperative inflammatory neuropathy as one cause for this complication will help to further our understanding of this potentially devastating complication.
Broadband metamaterial absorber based on magnetic composites
Authors: Zhu Zhenghou , Huang Wanqiao
Published: December 2022

The thickness and absorption width of electromagnetic wave absorbing materials remain a considerable challenge. This paper proposed a new design method for metamaterial absorbers. The absorber is composed of magnetic composites with a periodic structure. The effective absorption bandwidth(reflection loss<-10dB) achieves 13.4GHz, from 4.6GHz to 18GHz with 3.5mm thickness (0.05λmax). There are two absorption peaks at 6.1GHz and 10.8GHz, the reflection loss reaches − 20dB and − 15.6dB, respectively. The loss mechanism is analyzed by analyzing the electric field distribution and surface current. Actual samples were prepared, their reflection losses were measured, and the test results verified the simulation results.
Clinical-epidemiological profile of congenital and acquired heart diseases admitted to a Private Hospital
Authors: Foronda Gustavo , de Melo Vanessa Ferreira Amorim , Barbar Samia Medeiros , Fogarolli Renata , Tossuniam Carlos Eduardo , Arrieta Santiago Raúl
Published: December 2022

Objectives: To characterize the clinical-epidemiological profile of children with heart diseases (congenital, acquired and arrhythmias), conducted by the pediatric cardio group of a private general hospital, from January 2016 to March 2020.
Method: Retrospective longitudinal observational interference study, with quantitative design, carried out in a private hospital. A total of 502 patients were selected according to the following inclusion criteria: patients who had congenital heart disease, acquired heart disease and arrhythmia, all managed by the pediatric cardiomyopathy group. Descriptive analysis of absolute and relative frequencies were represented through tables and graphs.
Results: Of the 502 patients included in the study, 86.5% had congenital heart disease, 7.7% acquired heart disease and 5.8% arrhythmias. 50.2% were female, 49.6% male and 0.2% were not defined so far. Prematurity occurred in 19.3% of cases, presence of syndromes in 31.2 % and associated comorbidities in 34.7%. In total, 530 procedures were performed, of which 77% were surgeries, 18.5% hemodynamic procedures and 4.5% hybrid procedures. A risk score called RACHS-1 (adjusted risk for surgery and congenital heart disease) was used to categorize the surgeries. There was a predominance of category 3 (38.4%), followed by category 2 (28.6%), category 1 (18.2%), category 4 (9.6%) and category 6 (5.2%).
Conclusions: The complexity of the profile of the found heart diseases reiterates that measures are needed for an integrated approach of different specialties and professionals for the treatment of these patients.
Population Pharmacokinetic and Covariate Analysis of Anlotinib in Patients with Malignant Tumors
Authors: Xu Gaoqi , Yang Dihong , Shu Qi , Zhu Junfeng , Ding Haiying , Xin Wenxiu , Zhong Like , Zhu Liqin , Luo Fang
Published: December 2022

Purpose The objective of this study was to develop a population pharmacokinetic (popPK) model of anlotinib and to investigate the impact of various covariates in patients with malignant tumors.
Methods A total of 407 anlotinib plasma concentrations from 16 patients were analyzed in this study. Anlotinib was administered orally 12 or 16 mg in the single-dose phase and 12 mg once daily in the multiple-dose phase. PopPK model was established using nonlinear mixed-effects model (NONMEM) method. The potential influence of demographic and pathophysiological factors on oral anlotinib pharmacokinetic was investigated in a covariate analysis. The final model was evaluated using goodness-of-fit plots, visual predictive check, and bootstrap methods.
Results The pharmacokinetic profile of anlotinib was best described by a one-compartment model with first-order absorption and linear elimination. The population estimates of the apparent total clearance (CL/F), apparent volume of distribution (V/F) and absorption rate constant (Ka) were 8.91 L/h, 1950 L and 0.745 h-1, respectively. Body weight was identified as a significant covariate on V/F. Patients with low body weight tended to show higher exposure to anlotinib than those with high body weight. However, these differences were not clinically significant in the simulations of the individual body weight effects. No obvious bias was found in the final model by bootstrap and VPC methods.
Conclusion This popPK model adequately described the pharmacokinetics of anlotinib in patients with malignant tumors. Anlotinib does not need any dose modifications since the effect size for the individual covariate is not considered clinically relevant with anlotinib exposure.
Association of serum macrophage migration inhibitory factor with large hemisphere infarction and malignant cerebral edema after acute ischemic stroke
Authors: Guo Wen , Xu Mangmang , Song Xindi , Cheng Yajun , Deng Yilun , Liu Ming
Published: December 2022

Background：Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is a crucial cytokine involved in inflammation after ischemic stroke, but little is known about its role in large hemisphere infarction (LHI) and malignant cerebral edema (MCE). We aimed to explore whether MIF and its related biomarkers (toll-like receptors [TLRs] and matrix metalloproteinase-9 [MMP-9]) were associated with LHI and MCE in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS).
Methods: We prospectively enrolled patients with AIS within 24 h from symptom onset. LHI was defined as cerebral infarction involving more than 1/3 of middle cerebral artery territory within 6 hours from onset or over 1/2 within 48 hours from onset. MCE was defined as a decreased level of consciousness, anisocoria and (or) midline shift over 5mm, basal cistern effacement, or an indication for decompressive craniectomy during hospitalization. Follow-up CTs within 7 days were needed for screening the presence of MCE. Logistic regression was performed to analyze the association of the above inflammatory biomarkers with LHI and MCE.
Results: Our present study included 263 patients (median age: 72 years; male: 50.6%), and 49.4% (130/263) developed LHI (median time from onset to LHI: 3h). Compared with patients without LHI, patients with LHI had a higher median serum level of MIF (median time from onset to blood collection: 3h; 9.51 vs. 7.26 ng/ml, p=0.036) and MMP-9 (36.77 vs. 29.88 ng/ml, p<0.001). MIF over 7.94 ng/ml (adjusted odds ratio [adOR] 1.836, 95% CI 0.988-3.415, p=0.055) and MMP-9 over 34.91ng/ml (adOR 3.283, 95% CI 1.722-6.258, p<0.001) were associated with an increased risk of LHI, separately. Fifty-five patients developed MCE, and the median time from onset to MCE was 32.06 h. Compared with patients without MCE, patients with MCE had a higher level of MIF (9.41 vs. 8.30 ng/ml, p=0.516) and MMP-9 (36.18 vs. 32.35 ng/ml, p=0.006), although the difference was not statistically significant for the former. After adjusted for confounders, neither MIF nor MMP-9 level was significantly associated with the risk of MCE. We did not find any independent association of TLR2/4 with either LHI or MCE.
Conclusions: This study indicated that higher levels of MIF and MMP-9 were related to LHI. There were trends of association between a higher level of serum MIF/MMP-9 and an increased risk of MCE after AIS, which was warranted further validation in future larger studies.
Non-ischaemic fibrosis in male veteran endurance athletes: mechanisms and association with premature ventricular beats
Authors: Farooq Maryum , Brown Louise AE , Fitzpatrick Andrew , Broadbent David A , Wahab Ali , Klassen Joel , Farley Jonathan , Saunderson Christopher ED , Das Arka , Craven Thomas , Dall’Armellina Erica , Levelt Eylem , Xue Hui , Kellman Peter , Greenwood John P , Plein Sven , Swoboda Peter P
Published: December 2022

Purpose
Left ventricular fibrosis can be identified by late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) in some veteran athletes. We aimed to investigate prevalence of ventricular fibrosis in veteran athletes and its association with cardiac arrhythmia.
Methods
Fifty asymptomatic male endurance athletes (inclusion criteria: age ≥50, >10 hours/week training for >15 years) and 26 matched controls were recruited. They underwent CMR imaging including volumetric analysis, bright blood (BB) and dark blood (DB) LGE, motion corrected (MOCO) quantitative stress and rest perfusion and T1/T2/extracellular volume mapping. Athletes underwent 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) and 24-hour ECG.
Results
Myocardial fibrosis was identified in 24/50 (48%) athletes. All fibrosis was mid-myocardial in the basal-lateral wall of the left ventricle. Blood pressure was reduced in athletes without fibrosis compared to controls, a trend not seen in athletes with fibrosis. Fibrotic areas compared to healthy myocardium had longer T2 time (44±4 vs 40±2ms, p<0.0001), lower rest myocardial blood flow (MBF, 0.5±0.1 vs 0.6± 0.1ml/g/min, p<0.0001) but no difference in stress MBF. On 24-hour ECG monitoring, athletes with fibrosis had a greater burden of premature ventricular beats (0.3±0.6 vs 0.05±0.2%, p=0.03), with higher prevalence of ventricular couplets and triplets (33 vs 8%, p=0.02).
Conclusion
In veteran endurance athletes, myocardial fibrosis is a common finding. Possible mechanisms for fibrosis include inflammation and blood pressure. Presence of myocardial fibrosis is associated with an increased burden of ventricular ectopy. Further studies are needed to establish whether fibrosis increases risk of malignant arrhythmic events.
Perspektivische Diversität und Auftrittsmöglichkeiten bei Hannah Arendt
Authors: Just Philipp
Published: December 2022

Das Erscheinen vor anderen kann man mit Hannah Arendt als potenzielle Repräsentation und Affirmation der menschlichen Diversität verstehen. Der Artikel beleuchtet und diskutiert das theoretische Konzept der Auftrittsmöglichkeit in ausgewählten Texten Arendts, reflektiert diese Theorie der Pluralität in Verbindung mit den aktuellen Zielsetzungen eines ‚postmigrantischen‘ Theaters und zeigt letztlich das Potential sowie die darin angelegte Ambivalenz gegenüber einer postinklusiven Programmatik auf.
Der Bühne ein Symptom und dem Symptom eine Bühne geben
Authors: Giele Nathalie
Published: December 2022

Alterität auf die Bühne zu bringen ist, gerade im Kontext Dis/ability, ein zweischneidiges Schwert: Einerseits können sog. „andere“ Bedürfnisse erst dann gesellschaftlich Relevanz entfalten, wenn diese offenbar sind. Andererseits kann das damit verbundene Label des „Anderen“ Teil von Stigmatisierung und Ausgrenzung sein. Der Artikel geht dieser Ambivalenz entlang der Rimini-Protokoll-Produktion Chinchilla Arschloch waswas nach und skizziert Alterität als hilfreiche Analysekategorie.
René Polleschs prozessuale Textproduktion als theatrale Disziplin
Authors: Koutrakos Sophia
Published: December 2022

René Pollesch nennt den Anspruch an seine Textproduktion, eine aktive Teilhabe der beteiligten Schauspieler:innen zu ermöglichen. Der Artikel hinterfragt sein Unterfangen, indem die Textarbeit in Ablehnung einer einzelnen Autoreninstanz und als ein System aus verschiedenen Methoden und Vorbedingungen verstanden wird. Darstellende können sich in dem System beteiligen, aber innerhalb diesem kein vollständig eigenständiges Sprechen ausüben, das nicht in das „Pollesch-Theater“ integrierbar ist.
Publikumsbeschimpfung 2020
Authors: Schäfer Martin Jörg
Published: December 2022

Mitten in der Pandemie entwickelt das inklusive Hamburger Klabauter-Ensemble mit Henri Hüster und Vasna Aguilar eine Version von Handkes Publikumsbeschimpfung. Der Artikel rekonstruiert die Implikationen, welche mit der Adressierung des Publikums durch neurodiverse Performer:innen einhergehen. Vorgeschlagen wird dabei eine Verschiebung und Erweiterung des Publikumsbegriffs hin zu einem solchen, mit dem sich Auftreten gleichzeitig als Publikum-Werden fassen lässt.
Der zweite Körper des Theaters
Authors: Müller-Schöll Nikolaus
Published: December 2022

Ulrike Haß legt mit Kraftfeld Chor einen großen Entwurf vor, abendländische Theatergeschichte anders neu zu begreifen.
AN ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVES, THE CURRENT STATE OF INDONESIA IN THE GLOBALIZATION ERA
Authors: Mas'ud Riduan , El-badriati Baiq , Azizurrohman Muhammad
Published: December 2022

Abstract: Countries must be able to compete due to the high global intensity of trade and agreements. As a first step in dealing with this, many countries employ economic concepts that are tailored to their specific circumstances. The goal of this research is to look at the role of Islamic economics in dealing with the onslaught of economic globalization, such as China's Belt Road Initiative (BRI), and multi-sectoral institutions like the IMF and the World Bank. The literature research approach used in this paper is qualitative using literature review method. The results of this study found that the Indonesian government was in the midst of a powerful wave that required strong captains and ships. In other words, the existence of BRI, IMF and World Bank will be a threat if they are not controlled properly. As a result, the government has to divert this funding to productive areas such as agriculture. Furthermore, given China's concentration on Islamic banking, Indonesia may be able to persuade China to involve the Indonesian people in developing its products. Furthermore, the Indonesian government must be able to read every step taken by BRI, IMF, and World Bank so as not to be trapped in debt investment.

Keywords: Islamic economic, belt road initiative, IMF, worldbank
KINERJA PAJAK DAERAH KABUPATEN TULUNGAGUNG DITINJAU DARI ANALISIS RASIO EFEKTIVITAS DAN EFISIENSI PAJAK SERTA PERSPEKTIF EKONOMI ISLAM
Authors: Hapsari Mega Tunjung
Published: December 2022

Abstrak: Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengukur kinerja pajak daerah Kabupten Tulungagung melalui analisa rasio efektivitas dan efisiensi pajak, serta menganalisa kinerja pajak ditinjau dari perspektif ekonomi Islam. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif deskriptif, melalui data sekunder yang bersumber laporan kinerja keuangan daerah Kabupaten Tulungagung tahun 2016-2020, dapat diketahui bahwa hasil analisa rasio pajak daerah bernilai sangat efektif dengan rata-rata 110,27% dan sangat efisien dengan rata-rata 4,55%. Sedangkan hasil dari analisa perspektif ekonomi Islam, pengelolaan pajak di Kabupaten Tulungagung telah memenuhi indikator profesional (jujur, adil, amanah), transparansi, dan akuntabilitas.

Kata kunci: keuangan daerah, pajak daerah, ekonomi Islam.

 

Abstract: The purpose of this research is to measure the local tax performance of Tulungagung Regency through the analysis of the ratio of effectiveness and efficiency of taxes, as well as to analyze the performance of taxes from the perspective of Islamic economics. By using a descriptive quantitative approach, through secondary data sourced from the 2016-2020 regional financial performance report of Tulungagung Regency, it can be seen that the results of the regional tax ratio analysis are very effective with an average of 110.27% and very efficient with an average of 4, 55%. While the results from the analysis of the Islamic economic perspective, tax management in Tulungagung Regency has met the professional indicators (honest, fair, trustworthy), transparency, and accountability.

Keywords: Regional Finance, Local Tax, Islamic Economy.
FILSAFAT PENDIDIKAN MULTIKULTURAL SEBAGAI UPAYA MENCEGAH RADIKALISME
Authors: Fauziah Kuni Isna
Published: December 2022

Abstrak Pendidikan multikultural menjadi sarana pengembangan potensi manusia yang mampu menghargai perbedaan baik dari segi suku, ras, etnis, agama, dan lain sebagainya. Keragaman ini sering memunculkan berbagai konflik. Maka, pendidikan menjadi kunci utama dalam transfer of knowladge, transfer of value, transfer of culture, transfer of methodology. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan bagaimana peran pendidikan multikulturalisme dalam mencegah radikalisme. Jenis penelitian kepustakaan (library research), sumber data yang diambil buku-buku, jurnal, ayat al-Quran yang relevan, pengumpulan data dengan cara dokumentasi dan metode analisis data deskriptif analitik. Hasil dari penelitian ini yakni: (1) hakikat pendidikan multikultural merupakan sebuah proses pengembangan dan pembelajaran diri terhadap sebuah sikap yang menghargai adanya ragam budaya atau tradisi. (2) karakteristik pendidikan multikulturalisme secara global yakni memiliki prinsip demokrasi, menghargai, kesetaraan, keadilan, sikap perdamaian. (3) peran pendidikan multikulturalisme dalam mencegah radikalisme dengan menumbuhkan sikap toleransi antar sesama dengan berbagai perbedaan. Kata kunci: Filsafat, Pendidikan Multikultural, Radikalisme
PENGARUH MANAJEMEN PENGELOLAAN KELAS TERHADAP KREATIVITAS SISWA
Authors: Rohmah Jazilatur
Published: December 2022

Pendidikan yang berkualitas menjadi kebutuhan dan harapan masyarakat di era milenial agar mampu mempersiapkan sumber daya manusia yang unggul. Sebagai upaya pemenuhan atas kebutuhan ini sekolah perlu menyiapkan kurikulum, tenaga pengajar dan fasilitas yang memadai. Salah satu faktor yang memiliki peranan penting dalam proses pembelajaran adalah menejemen kelas. Manajemen kelas oleh guru merupakan faktor eksternal yang mampu menciptakan pembelajaran yang kondusif dan efektif. Penelitian ini dirancang untuk mengetahui secara mendalam pengaruh dari manajemen kelas terhadap motivasi belajar dan kreativitas siswa. Untuk mendapatkan hasil yang valid dan mendalam maka penelitian didesain dengan menggunakan pendekatan skuensial eksplanatori. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkanÂ  bahwa manajamen kelas berpengaruh secara signifikan positif terhadap motivasi belajar dan kreativitas siswa. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa semakin baik manajemen kelas oleh guru, maka semakin baik pula motivasi belajar dan kreativitas yang dimiliki siswa. Ada beberapa hal yang dilakukan guru untuk dalam memanajemen kelas diantaranya yaitu dengan menata kelas dengan rapi, mendekorasi kelas bersama siswa, menjaga kebersihan ruang kelas, menerapkan pola komunikasi yang terbuka dengan siswa, mendesain pembelajaran yang aktif dan menyenangkan serta melibatkan siswa dalam pengambilan keputusan di kelas.
THE PARADIGM OF MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF UNITY IN DIVERSITY
Authors: Suprihno Suprihno
Published: December 2022

Abstract: This article isÂ analysingÂ the paradigm ofÂ MulticulturalÂ Education trough development of character unity in diversity.Â  MulticulturalÂ education is an alternativeÂ to solve theÂ problem ofÂ the diversity in Indonesia. DiversityÂ in negative meaning hasÂ spawnedÂ sufferingÂ long time for human beings. AtÂ thisÂ time, at leastÂ thereÂ haveÂ beenÂ 35Â majorÂ conflictsÂ betweenÂ ethnic groups in the world. MoreÂ thanÂ 38Â millionÂ inhabitantsÂ driven outÂ ofÂ the placeÂ thatÂ theyÂ live, at least a bit ofÂ 7Â millionÂ peopleÂ has been killedÂ in theÂ conflictÂ ethnicÂ bloody.Â A long Conflict involves sentiments of ethnic,Â racial,Â classÂ and religion. This article using library research method. Sources of data used by researchers in accordance with the type of research that is literary or library research (library research) then in the form of literature from books, documents, journals or scientific papers. NationÂ IndonesiaÂ is needed of unity,Â thingsÂ haveÂ to beÂ formedÂ ifÂ doneÂ byÂ the principle ofÂ unity in diversity. ToÂ foster aÂ tradition ofÂ unity in diversity,Â multiculturalÂ education isÂ needed. Multicultural educationÂ is aÂ bridgeÂ toÂ usher inÂ aÂ newÂ generationÂ ofÂ openÂ faces ofÂ difference, the development of aÂ nation'sÂ cultureÂ that isÂ farthestÂ fromÂ prejudice,Â conflictÂ andÂ violence. Eliminating sectarianÂ viewsÂ andÂ exclusivity. AndÂ willÂ openÂ the viewÂ inclusivity open to cooperation withÂ other people,Â despiteÂ havingÂ beliefs,Â opinions,Â identityÂ andÂ different styleÂ of life. OneÂ of theÂ forms ofÂ problem solving is transforming theÂ program called â€œservice learningâ€. There isÂ aÂ methodÂ of learning. In whichÂ studentsÂ learnÂ andÂ developÂ their competenceÂ byÂ way of actively participatingÂ inÂ the practice ofÂ the serviceÂ of societyÂ isÂ organized. Keyword:Â Education,Â Multicultural, unity in diversity, Service-learning
The Rock Music Scene on the US/Mexico Border: Cultural Translation and Adaptation
Authors: Sánchez José , Soto-Vázquez Arthur
Published: December 2022

This study addresses how rock music integrated into the local culture of a region where the dominant music genres were Tejano and other Mexican-inﬂuenced forms. Using a series of in-depth, qualitative interviews with long-practicing musicians, we discuss how rock was shaped and melded into local customs and practices. Musicians discussed being ﬂexible in their live performances, playing British invasion songs right after a corrido, being pushed to the margins, and performing at ranches outside the city limits when clubs would not feature them. Nevertheless, the local rock music scene developed in South Texas and became a unique cultural hybrid. We use this example to discuss what cultural hybridity looks like in the context of music perfomance, the role of new media in advancing it, and what it means for border identity.
O nexo financeirização-externalização e o seu impacto na empresa uma abordagem à plataformização do trabalho
Authors: Silva Ana Alves da
Published: December 2022

Thearticle explores the nexus between the financialisation of non-financial firms and the growing tendencytoexternalisationof production activities,aiming to relocatethe debate on labour platformisation within the study of the evolution of firms. Taking the firm as the main mediator between finance and labour, the argument unfolds on the impact of financialization of non-financial companies onmanagement models, organisational restructuring, and the emergence of the de-jobbed organisation. Production networks, value chain and platforms are, accordingly, understood as organisational solutions based on the blurring of employment relationship as the main institutional boundary of firms.
O Livro Verde sobre o Futuro do Trabalho 2021 e o trabalho nas plataformas digitais algumas questões
Authors: Moreira Teresa Coelho
Published: December 2022

Labour Law is a legal area which is constantly subject to a process of change, due to the intervention of different factors, such as, inter alia, economic, political, sociological and environmental factors, which have an immediate impact on labour relations, being one of the sectors of the legal system which, by its very nature, is most exposed to the influence of technological changes. In fact, the profound changes registered in recent years in the way of working and in the means of providing services, bringing supply and demand into contact, are increasingly challenging the Law. And also, of course, the Labour Law. It is in this context that the Green Paper on the Future of Work 2021 appears, which addresses several issues. However, in this article we intend to analyse only some aspects related to work done through digital platforms.
Inventario forestal asistido por LIDAR: efecto de la densidad de retornos y el diseño de muestreo sobre la precisión
Authors: Galeote-Leyva Bernardo , Valdez-Lazalde José René , Ángeles-Pérez Gregorio , De los Santos-Posadas Héctor Manuel , Romero Padilla Juan Manuel
Published: December 2022

El uso combinado de datos de campo y sensores remotos para la realización de inventarios forestales es un tema de interés actual. Uno de los retos importantes para su aplicación práctica consiste en optimizar/minimizar el volumen de datos a utilizar para lograr estimaciones aceptables. En este estudio se analizó el efecto del diseño de muestreo y la densidad de retornos LIDAR sobre la precisión del área basal (AB), el volumen maderable (V) y la biomasa (B), además de estimadores de muestreo asistidos por modelos aditivos generalizados (GAM) y el algoritmo random forest (RF) para un bosque bajo manejo ubicado Zacualtipán, Hidalgo. Se dispuso de 96 sitios de muestreo en campo (400 m2), tres diseños de muestreo LIDAR y 10 densidades de retornos. Se analizaron los estimadores en dos fases y dos etapas para estimar el inventario total. Los modelos GAM demostraron ser eficientes en la estimación (0.76 a 0.92 de R2) de las variables forestales a escala de transecto LIDAR. El algoritmo RF mostró bondades de ajuste aceptables (0.71 a 0.79 de R2) para estimar las variables a escala de área de estudio. Los estimadores asistidos por regresión presentaron una buena precisión teniendo un error menor a 6% en el inventario de las variables evaluadas. Se demostró que las muestras por transectos de datos LIDAR son una alternativa viable para la estimación de variables de interés forestal en predios bajo manejo.
Estimación de carbono en las raíces en bosques de la Sierra de Manantlán, México
Authors: Quintero-Gradilla Shatya D. , Muñoz Antonio , Castillo-Parra Víctor M.
Published: December 2022

La estimación de carbono en la biomasa subterránea es fundamental para la comprensión de la dinámica de carbono en los bosques. Se cuantificó el carbono en las raíces en un bosque de pino y en un bosque mesófilo de montaña en la Sierra de Manantlán, México. Se tomaron muestras de suelo a 30 cm de profundidad para la extracción de las raíces y su posterior clasificación en finas (< 2 mm) y gruesas (> 2 mm), así como para la determinación de la densidad aparente y la humedad del suelo. Para el análisis estadístico se realizó la prueba t de Student con un nivel de significancia p < 0.05. En el bosque de pino las raíces almacenaron 3.51 Mg ha-1 ± 0.92 Mg ha-1 de carbono, valor significativamente menor al de bosque mesófilo de montaña con 4.98 Mg ha-1 ± 1.29 Mg ha-1. El cociente del carbono almacenado entre las raíces finas y gruesas fue 0.86 para bosque de pino y 0.78 para bosque mesófilo, respectivamente. No se observó diferencia significativa en el carbono almacenado entre las raíces finas de los dos tipos de bosque; para las raíces gruesas el contenido de carbono fue mayor en el bosque mesófilo. La densidad aparente y la humedad del suelo en el bosque de pino fueron de 0.73 g cm-3 y 23.42%, para el bosque mesófilo de montaña se estimaron valores de 0.59 g cm-3 y 29.93%, respectivamente. Con estos datos se obtiene una mayor comprensión de la distribución de carbono en las raíces para diferentes tipos de vegetación.
Pengembangan tes kebugaran jasmani untuk anak tunanetra menggunakan modifikasi harvard step test tingkat sekolah dasar
Authors: Septiasari Erda Ayu , Sumaryanti Sumaryanti
Published: December 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan sebuah tes kebugaran jasmani berupa bangku modifikasi Harvard step test yang sesuai dengan karakteristik anak tunanetra tingkat Sekolah Dasar (SD). Penelitian ini menggunakan research and development. Validasi ahli dilakukan oleh tiga pakar yaitu: pakar pendidikan adaptif, pakar tes pengukuran dan pakar konstruksi bangku. Ujicoba lapangan dilakukan terhadap dua sekolah SLB yang ada di DIY. Ujicoba skala kecil dilakukan pada empat siswa tunanetra SLB N 1 Bantul. Ujicoba skala besar dilakukan pada sepuluh siswa SLB A Yaketunis. Uji validitas dan reliabilitas menggunakan validitas empirik dan reliabilitas test-retest yang dilakukan pada tujuh siswa SLB A Yaketunis. Penelitian ini menghasilkan alat tes kebugaran jasmani berupa modifikasi Harvard step test yang dibuat berdasarkan karakteristik anak tunanetra yang memiliki validitas dan reliabilitas baik, sehingga dapat dijadikan alat ukur yang digunakan guru untuk mengevaluasi tingkat kebugaran siswa tunanetra di sekolah. Developing a physical fitness test for blind children using the modified Harvard step test for elementary school Abstract: This study aims to develop a physical fitness test in the form of a modified Harvard step test bench in accordance with the characteristics of blind children, for blind children at the elementary level. This development was modified in two stages: the preliminary stage and the development stage. The research trials were conducted in two schools of SLB in DIY. The small-scale trials were conducted on four students of SLB N 1 Bantul. A large trial was conducted on ten students of SLB A Yaketunis. The validity and reliability were measured using empirical validity and test-retest reliability. The study concludes that the modification of the Harvard step test made based on the characteristics of blind children has good validity and reliability, and so it can be used as a measuring tool used by teachers to evaluate the fitness level of blind children in school.
Evaluasi program pembinaan olahraga renang di klub renang Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta
Authors: Sayekti Khusnul Aswin , Lumintuarso Ria Lumintuarso
Published: December 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui program pembinaan prestasi klub renang di DIY
Pengaruh metode pembelajaran dan kelincahan terhadap hasil pukulan forehand tenis lapangan
Authors: Nugraha Adi Surya
Published: December 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: (1) mengetahui metode pembelajaran terhadap hasil pukulan forehand tenis lapangan pada mahasiswa FIK UNY dan metode mana yang lebih baik; (2) mengetahui pengaruh kelincahan terhadap hasil pukulan forehand tenis lapangan pada mahasiswa FIK UNY. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen semu dengan desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah “Treatment-by-block design 2x2”. Subjek penelitian ini yaitu mahasiswa yang mengambil mata kuliah olahraga pilihan tenis lapangan Prodi PJKR Fakultas Ilmu Keolahragaan Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling dengan total responden sebanyak 35 orang. Instrumen pengumpulan data menggunakan tes pengukuran. Analisis data menggunakan Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan Terdapat pengaruh metode pembelajaran terhadap hasil pukulan forehand tenis lapangan pada mahasiswa FIK UNY (p=0,000). Metode pembelajaran yang efektif digunakan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan pukulan forehand mahasiswa adalah metode drill. Hasil pukulan forehand kelompok hasil taktis diperoleh nilai rata-rata sebesar 13,71 dan pada kelompok hasil dril diperoleh nilai rata-rata sebesar 18,83.Tidak terdapat pengaruh kelincahan terhadap hasil pukulan forehand tenis lapangan pada mahasiswa FIK UNY (p=161). Tidak ada interaksi metode pembelajaran dan kelincahan terhadap hasil pukulan forehand tenis lapangan pada mahasiswa FIK UNY (p=0,735). The effect of the learning method and agility blow toward The forehand tennis results Abstract: This study is aimed to (1) Determine the method of learning the tennis forehand result in students FIK UNY and which method is better; (2) Determine the effect of the agility of the results on the tennis forehand FIK UNY students. This research was a quasi-experimental research design used as a 2x2 Treatment by block design. The subject of this research is that students who take courses in sports tennis Program study option PJKR Faculty of Sport Science, State University of Yogyakarta. The sampling technique used purposive sampling with as many as 35 people total respondents. Data collection instruments by using test measurements. Analysis of the data using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The results show there are significant learning methods to the results on the tennis forehand FIK UNY students (p = 0.000). The effective learning method used to improve the ability of students is the forehand drill method. The forehand tactical group obtained an average value of 13.71, and the tactical group obtained an average value of 18.83. There is no influence on the result of agility tennis forehand on student FIK UNY (p= 0.161). There is no influence on the result learning method and agility tennis forehand on student FIK UNY (p= 0.735).
Pengembangan media pembelajaran bola voli berbasis adoble flash untuk sekolah menengah pertama
Authors: Fani Refatana Asri , Sukoco Pamuji
Published: December 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan produk berupa CD pembelajaran materi bola voli dengan metode TGfU untuk siswa SMP yang valid dan efektif. Media pembelajaran ini menggunakan software Adobe Flash CS6 Professional. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Research and Development (RD) dari Borg Gall yang dimodifikasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa menurut para ahli validasi ahli materi termasuk “Sangat baik” dengan rata-rata 4,38 dan hasil validasi ahli media termasuk “Sangat Baik” dengan rata-rata 4,23. Kualitas produk hasil uji coba kelompok kecil termasuk “Sangat baik” dengan rata-rata skor 4,76. Selanjutnya dilakukan uji coba kelompok besar dengan kualitas produk “Sangat baik” denganrata-rata 4,75. Untuk mengetahui kualitas dan efektifitas produk dilakukan uji operasional. Hasil uji tes menunjukkan rata-rata skor pretest 41,65 dan rata-rata skor posttest 89,25. Skor siswa mengalami peningkatan dengan selisih skor 47,60. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa media pembelajaran bola voli dengan metode TGfU telah valid dan efektif digunakan dalam kegiatan pembelajaran penjasorkes materi bola voli tingkat SMP. Developing volleyball learning media by using adobe flash for junior high school Abstract: The objective of this research is to produce Volleyball learning media in the form of a CD with the TGfU method for junior high school students which are valid and effective. The learning media use Adobe Flash Professional CS6. This research used Research and Development (R D) method by Borg Gall that was modified. The results show that based on the validation experts and subject matter experts they are considered "Very Good" with an average of 4.38 and the result from media expert validation is also considered "Very Good" with an average of 4.23. The quality product of the small group trial is considered "Very Good" with an average score of 4.76. A large group trial was then conducted for further trials with "Very Good" quality products with an average of 4.75. To determine the quality and effectiveness of the products, the researcher made an operational test. The test results show that the average test scores were 41.65 for the pretest and 89.25 for the post-test. Students' scores increased by a margin score of 47.60. Based on the results of this research, it can be concluded that volleyball learning media with the TGfU method are valid and effective to be used in physical education subjects for volleyball materials at the junior high school level.
Pengembangan model latihan kebugaran jasmani bagi siswa sekolah dasar kelas atas
Authors: Prasetyanto Tri Ari , Suherman Wawan Sundawan
Published: December 2022

Penelitian bertujuan untuk menghasilkan model latihan kebugaran jasmani bagi siswa sekolah dasar (SD) kelas atas. Penelitian pengembangan dilakukan dengan langkah-langkah: (1) pengumpulan informasi di lapangan; (2) analisis informasi; (3) pengembangan produk awal; (4) validasi ahli/revisi; (5) uji coba skala kecil; (6) revisi; (7) uji coba lapangan skala besar; (8) revisi akhir; dan (9) pembuatan produk final. Uji coba skala kecil berjumlah 24 siswa. Uji coba skala besar di tiga sekolah. Instrumen: (1) pedoman wawancara; (2) kuisioner; (3) pedoman observasi; (4) kuisioner uji efektivitas; dan (5) kuesioner siswa. Teknik analisis data yaitu deskriptif kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Hasil penelitian berupa model latihan kebugaran jasmani bagi siswa SD kelas atas menggunakan metode circuit training. Hasil penilaian ahli materi dan siswa, menunjukkan bahwa model yang dikembangkan dinilai baik dan efektif, dan siswa memberikan respons yang positif, sehingga model pembelajaran yang dikembangkan layak untuk digunakan. Developing a physical training model for higher primary school-age children Abstract: The study aims to review models that produce Physical fitness training for Students of Elementary School (SD) Class differences. Development Research conducted WITH Steps: (1) the collection of information in the field; (2) the analysis of information; (3) development Products Beginning; (4) validation Expert/revision; (5) testing your scale is small; (6) Revisions; (7) Field trials of your big scale; (8) the final revision; and (9) Preparation of the final product. Small-scale trials You totalling 24 students. You big-scale trials at three schools. Instrument: (1) Guidelines Interviews; (2) questionnaires; (3) Observation Guidelines; (4) the effectiveness of the test questionnaires; and (5) student questionnaires. That engineering data analysis of quantitative and qualitative descriptive. Research Model Form of Physical fitness exercises For Elementary Students Grades differences using circuit training method. Expert Assessment Results matter and Students, Models that showed Developed rated Good And Effective, response and students give a positive thing, so Learning Model Developed feasible to review use.
Decentralized Distribution of Humanitarian Aid for Natural Disaster Relief
Authors: Khairuddin Irni Eliana , Ahmad Uzir Nora’ayu , Zaini Muhamad Khairulnizam , Ghazali Anis Kausar
Published: December 2022

Natural disaster is an inevitable phenomenon that results from a significant impact on the entire affected locality. Thus, an effective and efficient humanitarian aid mission is necessary to ensure assistance can be delivered at the right time. The logistics play a central role as the connecting point between preparedness and response with cost-effective flow and storage of relief items and managing related information, including funds from the donors to the beneficiaries. However, lack of communication among humanitarian actors engaged in disaster-relief operations hindered effective and efficient coordination. This paper aims to explore decentralized blockchain technology to cater to the issue.
Keywords: Natural Disaster; Humanitarian Aid, Blockchain
eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2022. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by E-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC  BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer-review under the responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behavior Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioral Researchers on Asians), and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behavior Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
Early appendectomy in appendicular mass
Authors: Hussein Al-Obaidi Jaleel
Published: December 2022

Appendicular mass is a well-known complication of acute appendicitis. It is conventionally treated conservatively, followed by interval appendectomy. This study aimed to determine the feasibility and safety of an early appendectomy in appendicular mass. Patients and methods: The analysis was performed at the Department of Surgery Al-Shafaa Hospital Diyala from March 2017 to December 2021. The patients with appendicular mass (n = 100) were included in this study. Patients were divided into two groups, viz. group A (n = 50) and group B (n = 50), regardless of age and gender. After preliminary investigations, appendectomy was performed in group A patients immediately. Group B patients were initially treated with the conventional procedure followed by interval appendectomy. Patient compliance, readmission and overall expenses were recorded for both groups. Results: A total of 60 (64%) males and 40 (40%) females with a mean age of 25.09 years (Range 8-44 years) are included in the study population. Post-operative wound sepsis occurred in 3 (6%) patients in group A. Treatment failure, patient compliance, readmission and overall expenses occurred in group B patients. Early appendectomy was a safe and superior option in patients with appendicular mass compared to conventional treatment.

Keywords: Acute appendicitis. Appendicular Mass, Conservative management, immediate surgery.
Study on the anti-microbial effect of Sinigrin against some pathogenic bacterial species
Authors: Hasan Alaa M. , Ghafil Jenan A.
Published: December 2022

The increasing anti-bacterial drug resistance is one of the biggest challenges facing doctors around the globe, so finding alternative treatments is one of the ideal options to overcome this problem. The cruciferous family is one of the wealthiest plants worldwide because it contains the most important secondary metabolites, glucosinolates, known for their anti-microbial properties. The present study aimed to evaluate the anti-bacterial effect of glucosinolates (Sinigrin) against eight bacterial isolates (Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Actinomyces, Proteus mirabilis and Streptococcus pneumoniae). The current study investigated six concentrations of pure Sinigrin (100, 300, 500, 700, 900, and 1100 µg/ml). The sensitivity of bacterial isolates to various antibiotics was tested by VITIK 2DensiCheck equipment. The anti-bacterial activity of Sinigrin was assessed using the agar diffusion method, and the microtiter plate method measured the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC). The highest anti-bacterial effect of Sinigrin was observed against S. aureus, E. coli, and E. faecalis. The anti-bacterial activity started as lower as 100 µg/ml, while a moderate effect was seen against P. aeruginosa and K. pneumoniae at a concentration lower than 700 µg/ml. On the other hand, Sinigrin was not effective against Actinomyces, P. mirabilis, and S. pneumoniae. It can be concluded from the present study that Sinigrin has an anti-bacterial effect on some isolates of bacteria which suggests the possibility of using Sinigrin as alternative medicine in the future.

Keywords: Anti-bacterial activity, Agar well diffusion, Glucosinolates, Minimum inhibition concentration and antibiotic susceptibility, Sinigrin.
Comparative morphoanatomical study for the same rodents species in Iraq
Authors: Hussein Yousif Noor
Published: December 2022

Samples (4th) reviewed are deposited and stored in the Iraqi Natural History Museum (INHM), and there are 4th of them. Sciurus anomalous (Güldenstädt, 1785) species are preserved and mummified. It is a Caucasian squirrel (S. anomalus) that was medium in size, with a grayish-to-chestnut color, a golden gray back, and a golden tail. It is found in the forests of East and Southeast Asia.

The variety possessed for the study was previously registered in the vertebrate literature by several authors and was stored by scientific methods in the museum. As a result of the multiplication and growth of these species, and to know the environmental changes that occurred in them, they were compared with models and samples found throughout Iraq.

Keywords. Caucasian Squirrel, Morphology, Sciurus anomalous, Voucher Specimens, Iraq.
Identifying Hot Spots of Tuberculosis in Nigeria Using an Early Warning Outbreak Recognition System: Retrospective Analysis of Implications for Active Case Finding Interventions
Authors: Ogbudebe Chidubem , Jeong Dohyo , Odume Bethrand , Chukwuogo Ogoamaka , Dim Cyril , Useni Sani , Okuzu Okey , Malolan Chenchita , Kim Dohyeong , Nwariaku Fiemu , Nwokoye Nkiru , Gande Stephanie , Nongo Debby , Eneogu Rupert , Odusote Temitayo , Oyelaran Salewa , Chijioke-Akaniro Obioma , Nihalani Nrip , Anyaike Chukwuma , Gidado Mustapha
Published: December 2022

Background

Undiagnosed tuberculosis (TB) cases are the major challenge to TB control in Nigeria. An early warning outbreak recognition system (EWORS) is a system that is primarily used to detect infectious disease outbreaks; this system can be used as a case-based geospatial tool for the real-time identification of hot spot areas with clusters of TB patients. TB screening targeted at such hot spots should yield more TB cases than screening targeted at non–hot spots.

Objective

We aimed to demonstrate the effectiveness of an EWORS for TB hot spot mapping as a tool for detecting areas with increased TB case yields in high TB-burden states of Nigeria.

Methods

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation Nigeria deployed an EWORS to 14 high-burden states in Nigeria. The system used an advanced surveillance mechanism to identify TB patients’ residences in clusters, enabling it to predict areas with elevated disease spread (ie, hot spots) at the ward level. TB screening outreach using the World Health Organization 4-symptom screening method was conducted in 121 hot spot wards and 213 non–hot spot wards selected from the same communities. Presumptive cases identified were evaluated for TB using the GeneXpert instrument or chest X-ray. Confirmed TB cases from both areas were linked to treatment. Data from the hot spot and non–hot spot wards were analyzed retrospectively for this study.

Results

During the 16-month intervention, a total of 1,962,042 persons (n=734,384, 37.4% male, n=1,227,658, 62.6% female) and 2,025,286 persons (n=701,103, 34.6% male, n=1,324,183, 65.4% female) participated in the community TB screening outreaches in the hot spot and non–hot spot areas, respectively. Presumptive cases among all patients screened were 268,264 (N=3,987,328, 6.7%) and confirmed TB cases were 22,618 (N=222,270, 10.1%). The number needed to screen to diagnose a TB case in the hot spot and non–hot spot areas was 146 and 193 per 10,000 people, respectively.

Conclusions

Active TB case finding in EWORS-mapped hot spot areas yielded higher TB cases than the non–hot spot areas in the 14 high-burden states of Nigeria. With the application of EWORS, the precision of diagnosing TB among presumptive cases increased from 0.077 to 0.103, and the number of presumptive cases needed to diagnose a TB case decreased from 14.047 to 10.255 per 10,000 people.