bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGEMBANGAN AGROWISATA DI DAERAH SPANJANG DAREK KELURAHAN BALAI JARIANG NAGARI AIA TABIK KOTA PAYAKUMBUH
Authors: Fardela Ramacos , Syamsuir Elvi , Wahyuni Fatma Ira , Noviardi Noviardi , Siska Sri Tria , Budiman Arif , Suhery Lilik , Khatab Umar , Desman Sutria
Published: February 2021

Salah satu daerah yang pada saat ini berpotensi dikembangkan untuk Agrowisata terdapat di daerah Spanjang Darek Kelurahan Balai Jariang Nagari Aia Tabik Kota Payakumbuh. Daerah ini belum terkelola dengan baik sehingga perlu dilakukan pengelolaan dan penyuluhan kepada masyarakat sekitar. Tim PKM STT Payakumbuh bekerjasama dengan Polres Kota Payakumbuh telah melakukan kegiatan pengabdian yang bertujuan untuk (1) melakukan penyuluhan kepada masyarakat sekitar tentang potensi-potensi yang dapat dikembangkan pada Daerah Spanjang Darek Kelurahan Balai Jariang, (2) mendorong masyarakat sekitar untuk melakukan pembenahan atau tata letak dari kawasan yang akan dijadikan tempat Agrowisata. Metode yang digunakan pada pengabdian ini adalah metode kunjungan lapangan berupa pemberian sosialisasi kepada masyarakat sekitar. Berdasarkan pelatihan tersebut didapatkan hasil berupa peningkatan pemahaman masyarakat tentang tata kelola ruang yang baik untuk menjadi daerah Agrowisata Alam. Kegiatan PKM ini diharapkan dapat berlanjut sampai dengan tahap perancangan dan analisi situasi mengenai pengembangan Objek wisata berbasis Agrowisata Alam.
The Prevalence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome among Male Hairdressers in Bojnourd, Iran
Authors:   Department of Sport Pathology and Corrective Exercises, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Khorasgan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran., Roshandel Hesari Ali , Kamali Ali ,   Department of General Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Bojnourd Branch, Islamic Azad University, North Khorasan, Iran., Tavakoli Mohsen ,   Department of Sport Mangment, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Bojnourd Branch, Islamic Azad University, North Khorasan, Iran.
Published: February 2021

Objective Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is one of the most common compression neuropathy in the upper extremities. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of CTS among male hairdressers in Bojnourd, Iran. Methods This is a descriptive/analytical study with cross-sectional design conducted on 109 male hairdressers in bojnourd city. Among them, 38 had CTS symptoms such as finger numbness and underwent Phalen’s and Tinel’s tests, 22 of whom were positive. As a result, they were referred to a rehabilitation specialist for electrodiagnostic studies. Data analysis was carried out in SPSS v.22 software using descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentage and considering a significance level of 0.05. Results Twenty-two of 109 hairdressers had clinical and electrodiagnostic criteria for CTS (20.8%). Of these, 45.45% had mild (n=10), 31.81% moderate (n=7) and 22.72% severe CTS (n=5). Conclusion Hairdressing is one of the potential jobs for CTS. Hairdressers’ work situations need to be improved. It is also necessary to improve the awareness of hairdressers about biomechanics and the correct ways of doing work.
The Effect of a 6-Week Core Stability Training Program on the Stroke Index and Front Crawl Record of Male Swimmers
Authors:   Department of Sport Injuries & Corrective Exercise, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran., Darchini Mohsenali , Darzabi Teimor ,   Department of Professional Sciences, Faculty of Mohammad Montazeri, Khorasan Razavi Branch, Technical and Vocational University, Mashhad, Iran., Mofrad Moghadam Mohsen ,   epartment of Sport Injuries & Corrective Exercise, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Science, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran., Nabavinik Mahdi ,   Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Science, Mazandaran University, Mazandaran, Iran.
Published: February 2021

Objective For optimal performance of swimmers, it is necessary to determine a level for the functional interaction of upper and lower limbs. This level, created by more than 20 pairs of muscles, is the core of the body. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of six weeks of core stability exercise on the stroke index and front crawl record of male swimmers. Methods In this quasi-experimental study, 24 male swimmers were selected by a convenience sampling method and randomly assigned into control (n=12) and exercise (n=12) groups. The core stability training was performed for 6 weeks, 3 sessions per week, each for 45-50 minutes. Before and after training, the stroke index and 100-m front crawl records of subjects were evaluated. For the within-group and between-group comparisons, the student t-test and ANCOVA were used, respectively. The significance level was set at P<0.05. Results Six weeks of core stability exercise led to significant improvement in 100-m front crawl record in the exercise group. There was no significant difference in the mean scores of stroke index and 100-meter front crawl record between and within the two study groups. Conclusion Core stability exercise is recommended for dryland training of swimmers.
Comparing the Effect of Eight Weeks of Resistance and Endurance Trainings on Physiological and Functional Factors and Record of Elite Runners
Authors:   Department of Sport Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Bojnourd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bojnourd, Iran., Saberi Ali Asqar , Fathi Merdad ,   Department of Sport Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran., Hejazi Keyvan ,   Department of Sport Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran.
Published: February 2021

Objective: The 3000-meter run is one of the most popular events among endurance and semi-endurance track runnings. Due to its special conditions, aerobic and anaerobic energy production systems can be used at the same time. The aim of the present study was to compare the effect of eight weeks of resistance and endurance trainings on physiological and functional factors and record of elite runners. Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 22 male elite runners were randomly assigned into the two groups of resistance (n=11) and endurance (n=11) trainings. The resistance and endurance trainings programe was performed for 8 weeks, 3 sessions per week, each for 55-60 minutes. Physiological and functional factors were measured at baseline and at the end of the study. Repeated measures ANOVA was used for within-group and between-group comparisons considering the significant level at P<0.05. Results: The training led to significant improvement in heart rate, blood pressure, muscle strength, muscle endurance, balance and 3000-meter record in both groups. There was a significant difference between groups in the mentioned factors (P<0.05). Conclusion: Both resistance and endurance trainings may have a positive effect on runners’ records and performance indicators.
Instantaneous Effect of Insole on the Balance of Adolescents With Flat Foot and Pes Cavus
Authors:   Department of Sports Biomechanics, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Science, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran., Fattahi Ali , Koreili Zahra ,   Department of Sports Biomechanics, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Science, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran., Ameli Mitra ,   Athletic & Clinical Research Center, Pouyesh Setaregan Salamat, Tehran, Iran.
Published: February 2021

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the instantaneous effect of insole on the balance of adolescents with flat foot and Pes Cavus. Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 34 adolescents with flat foot and Pes Cavus (17 girls and 17 boys) in the age range of 11 to 14 years in Tehran were randomly selected and their balance performance in static and dynamic positions was examined before and after instantaneous using of insole. Data were analyzed using paired t-test and independent t-test. Results: Paired t-test results showed that the instantaneous effect of insole on dynamic balance is significant (P=0.00), but it had no significant effect on static balance (P=0.07). The results of independent t-test showed no significant difference between the two groups in terms of dynamic balance (P=0.99) and static balance (P=0.52) in Pre-test phase. There was no significant difference between the two groups in dynamic balance (P=0.25) and static balance (P=0.72) in Post-test phase, either. Conclusion: Using medical insole can improve the dynamic balance in adolescents with Pes Cavus and flat foot, but has no effect on their static balance.
Clinical Manifestations of Compsobuthus Persicus Scorpion Envenomation in Southern Iran
Authors:   Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, School of Public Health and Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Hormozgan Health Institute, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran., Shahi Mehran , Sanaei-Zadeh Hossein ,   Emergency Room, Division of Medical Toxicology, Hazrat-e Ali Asghar Hospital (p), Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
Published: February 2021

Background: Compsobuthus Persicus scorpion is endemic to Iran and exists in Hormozgan, Bushehr and Fars provinces. The aim of this study was to assess the clinical manifestations of envenomation by C. persicus and the effect of its venom on the biochemical, hematological, and urinalysis parameters of the stung patients. Methods: In this analytical and retrospective study, all medical charts of patients who had been stung by C. persicus and admitted to the Emergency Departments of Shahid Mohammadi and Childrenchr('39')s Hospital of Bandar Abbas, Iran, between May 2014 and November 2015 were assessed. Data from the patients’ test results were recorded including age, gender, clinical manifestations, urinalysis, blood chemistry, and Complete Blood Cell count (CBC). Results: A total of 275 cases of scorpion stinging were assessed. Of them, 55 cases consisting of 28 males (50.9%) and 27 females (49.1%) at ages of 2 to 57 years old had been stung by C. persicus. Localized pain was the most frequent presenting patients’ complaint (90%). The most frequent symptom reported was vertigo (70%). However, the results of the urinalysis, biochemical, and hematological parameters of the blood samples were in normal ranges. Conclusion: The severity of envenomations by C. persicus was mild and the biochemical and hematological parameters of the patients’ blood and urinalysis were within normal ranges, and there is no need for antivenin administration.
Chronic Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Exposure Produces Hepatic and Pancreatic Impairment in Female Rats
Authors:   Department of Pathobiology, Babol Branch, Islamic Azad University. Babol, Iran., Hosseini Seyed Mohammad , Amani Reza ,   Department of Pathobiology, Babol Branch, Islamic Azad University. Babol, Iran., Moshrefi Amir Hossein ,   Department of Pathobiology, Babol Branch, Islamic Azad University. Babol, Iran., Razavimehr Seyed Vahid ,   Department of Pathobiology, Babol Branch, Islamic Azad University. Babol, Iran., Aghajanikhah Mohammad Hasan ,   Department of Pathobiology, Babol Branch, Islamic Azad University. Babol, Iran., Sokouti Zahra ,   evelopmental of Biology, Damghan Branch, Islamic Azad University. Damghan, Iran.
Published: February 2021

Background: Zinc Oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles are used for various industrial and domestic purposes and its release into the environment leads to the adverse effects among humans. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of rat exposure to ZnO nanoparticles on the histopathology of the liver and pancreas tissues, and serum oxidative stress parameters. Methods: Eighty female adult Wistar rats were divided into eight experimental, control and sham groups. They received ZnO nanoparticles at 4, 8, 25, 50, 100, or 200 mg/kg, or normal saline intraperitoneally for 30 days twice a week. Then, the blood samples of the rats were collected by heart puncture for biochemical analyses, and then sacrificed. Finally, the liver and pancreas tissues were harvested for histopathological examinations. Results: Significant amounts of nanoparticles were accumulated in the liver and pancreas of the rats, causing tissue and cellular damages. The ZnO nanoparticles reduced the levels of serum triglyceride, glucose, cholesterol, albumin, and increased the bilirubin and liver enzymes, such as ALT, AST, ALP, amylase and lipase at high doses. In addition, the evidence of histopathological lesions, hyperemia, inflammatory cell infiltration, and necrosis were noted in the liver and pancreas tissue slides upon microscopic examinations. Finally, the body and liver weights decreased in the rat groups receiving ZnO nanoparticle dose dependently. Conclusion: ZnO nanoparticles had toxic effects on the liver and pancreas, leading to destructive tissue and cellular changes in the rats.
Mekanisme Transmisi Pengetahuan dengan Modus Imperatif Kesiapan dan Kemampuan Penerapan Pembelajaran dalam Perspektif Pendidikan Islam
Authors: Kajin Sudar
Published: February 2021

Grounding the transmission of knowledge by simplifying the learning process on real-world problems helps students maintain what is taught and remembers lessons learned when and when needed will have benefits and can be achieved using a variety of student-friendly teaching and learning methods that take into account interests, needs, and levels students. This article was written with the aim of studying the mechanism of knowledge transmission with the Readiness and Ability to Apply Learning Mode in the Islamic Education Perspective. The results of the discussion conclude that: 1) The concept of learning from teacher to student is popularly referred to as the 'Transmission' paradigm in learning and the process as a 'Transmission mechanism' with a different hierarchical Imperative mode; 2. In Islam, education is based on what Islamic ideals once held about educating all human beings rather than the narrow transmission of discursive knowledge. Islamic knowledge is the knowledge contained in the human body and the ways in which Muslims use it to archive, transmit, decode, and actualize religious knowledge based on a combination of imperative modes; 3) Islamic education aims to develop humans holistically, contrary to western education which focuses primarily on intellectual development. The main purpose of Islamic education is to reform and build human life and develop balanced relationships between individuals, communities and the world based on ethical concepts; 4) regardless of the frame of 'readiness to learn' or 'readiness for school', there is far more preparedness than this and far more that we can do to help everyone become more prepared to learn and overcome life.
Konsep Wacana Global 'pembelajaran Seumur Hidup' Fakta dan Persepsi Peran untuk Dimainkan di Abad ke-21 dalam Dua Perspektif Barat dan Islam
Authors: Arief Muhammad Budi
Published: February 2021

Context The educational process which has no end or is called lifelong learning, Islam offers an integrative framework for achieving sustainable knowledge management and a holistic, integrated and balanced learning organization. This study aims to describe the concept of the global discourse 'lifelong learning' facts and role perceptions to be played in the 21st century in two western and Islamic perspectives. the conclusions of this study are: 1) In the western level lifelong learning is limited to utopia in the negotiation of the realization of education and political rationality from the institutional redesign which will be a site for contestation of different views on the meaning and application in global discourse whose application is influenced by the dynamics of the present , so that sometimes it loses the source of ideas and alternative practices that are strong and durable because they tend to be obscured by the author of a lifetime education itself. 2) Lifelong education from an Islamic perspective takes into account three dimensions of education in a holistic, integrated and balanced manner, each concept has a different focus area but remains in a holistic, integrated and balanced framework, Tarbiyah focuses on care and care in various stages of human development . Ta'dhib focuses on the ethical dimension on character development to produce highly moral individuals. Ta'lim pay attention to how knowledge is taught and learned.
Role-playing dalam Meningkatkan Hasil dan Keaktifan Belajar Siswa Mata Pelajaran Sejarah Kebudayaan Islam (SKI) Materi Hijrah Nabi ke Madinah pada Siswa Kelas V MI Riyadhul Ulum Bangil Tahun Pelajaran 2019-2020
Authors: Isya' Muhammad Andi
Published: February 2021

This paper is about the application of the Role-playing method to improve student learning outcomes about hijrah prophet Muhammad on Islamic History class V MI Riyadhul Ulum Bangil Pasuruan. This learning improvement is done because it is considered necessary to overcome the problems that arise in the learning process. The purpose of this study is to improve student learning outcomes of Islamic History subjects about Hijrah prophet Muhammad through the use of the Role-playing method. This study uses Classroom Action Research that starts from planning, action, observation, and reflection. The subjects of the study were fifth grade students at MI Riyadhul Ulum Bangil. Sources of data obtained from students and teachers during learning. Data collection tools in the form of observation, test results, data instruments are observation sheets and test sheets. Based on the results of research that has been described that an increase in student learning outcomes and activeness in each cycle, starting from cycle one to the second cycle. so that it can be concluded if the Role-playing method can improve student learning outcomes and activeness of the provisions of Islamic material about hijrah prophet Muhammad, Islamic History subjects in class V MI Riyadhul Ulum Bangil
Comparison of Measured Values of CTDI and DPL with Standard Reference values of Different CT Scanners for dose Management
Authors: Shirazu Issahaku , Mensah Y. B , Schandorf Cyril , Mensah S. Y. , Owusu Alfred
Published: February 2021

The study is based on estimate of CTDI and DLP values for patients' dose optimization procedures. Technical parameters were obtained for three groups of randomly selected patients undergoing abdominal CT examinations of 320 patients of age 20-80 years. The measured values were obtained on image data and the standard reference values of various machines were obtained from service manual as part of QC/QA and the recommended values from ICRP publication 103. The mean CTDI and DLP parameters were; 6.33mGy and 936.25mGy respectively. Furthermore, the mean recorded values of CTDIVOL values were well within ICRP recommendation when the protocol was completed in one scan. On the other hand, in the case of multiscan the total CTDIVol was higher than the ICRP recommendations. While the mean DLP values were higher than the recommended value of 780 mGy-cm by ICRP publication 103. Finally, approximately 37% of the total varied CTDI and DLP values were higher than the recommended dose by ICRP publication 103.
Rancang Bangun dan Pengujian Kinerja Mesin Pemisah Isi Biji Buah Durian
Authors: Indra Akmal
Published: February 2021

The making process of Lempuk Durian is almost same  as Dodol’s, the difference is only at the mixing of sticky rice (ketan). Dodol is made with the mixing of sticky rice while Lempuk isn’t. Durian flesh is separated by its contents and then finely ground with a grinding machine. The process of separating the contents and seeds of durian fruit is still using conventional methods, by using a punch-filled basket while being pressed by hand. This way can cause injury to the hand, this way can cause injury to the hand, requires a long time and workers get tired more quickly. The purpose of this research is to make content and durian seed separator machines and conduct performance analysis. This content and durian seed separator machine has a capacity of 20kg / production. After testing and observing the durian seed separator machine, then the performance analysis is carried out to determine the ability of the machine. Machine working capacity (KKM) is obtained at 1 kg / minute with the value of the separation of contents and durian seeds of 87%.
Occurrence des asymétries inférieures de membres dans les athlètes futsal-basés
Authors: Dias Junior Julio Cesar , Silva Fransérgio da , Tancler Murilo Colino
Published: February 2021

Le futsal est un sport en hausse dans le monde entier, attirant de plus en plus de nouveaux pratiquants et ainsi que dans le football sur le terrain, il a subi des changements ces dernières années, des athlètes de plus en plus exigeants, devenant un sport à fort impact, favorisant la surcharge, à court, moyen et long terme, prédisposant à des blessures à différents degrés de l’appareil locomoteur. Le but de cette étude était d’analyser les asymétries des membres inférieurs chez les athlètes à base de futsal, ainsi que leur relation avec l’incidence des blessures. L’étude a été développée avec 47 athlètes de la catégorie de base, le futsal, à partir d’une ville à l’intérieur de l’État de São Paulo, où des tests fonctionnels ont été effectués à l’aide de l’application PHAST. Un modèle de similitude a été identifié entre les groupes musculaires examinés, excepté le muscle de gluteus, présentant une différence significative. Selon les indicateurs trouvés, les modèles de déficit de force des fessiers moyens peuvent déclencher, ou prédisposer à, certains types de lésions biomécaniques si proximale, dans la région de la hanche, ou distal, comme dysfonctionnements dans l’articulation du genou. Quand un athlète se présente avec une faiblesse de ce muscle, adduction ipsilateral de fémur, rotation médiale accrue et chute du bassin contre latéral, favorisant l’angle dynamique accru du genou, augmentant la surcharge dans cette articulation. Ainsi, il est conclu que l’évaluation pré-saison est importante pour identifier les asymétries possibles, la mise en œuvre de travaux préventifs pour les corriger, afin de minimiser les risques de blessures.
Presentació: Cap a una guia de formació sobre intervenció amb joves en contextos d'immigració
Authors: Serra Salamé Carles
Published: February 2021

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La mentoria social com a eina de treball amb joves en context d'immigració
Authors: Prieto-Flores Òscar , Feu Jordi
Published: February 2021

El debat sobre com apoderar als nostres joves a través de diferents tipus de suports és cada vegada més rellevant en un context on el nombre de menors no acompanyats i joves que migren sols o soles ha augmentat considerablement. En aquest article els autors presenten la mentoria social com un suport eficaç que s’ha estat posant en pràctica en diferents països. Presenten l’origen de la mentoria social i les seves característiques bàsiques, i expliquen de quina manera l’apoderament dels joves es pot desenvolupar a través de relacions d’acompanyament que afavoreixin l’accés a informació, persones i institucions que afavoreixin la inclusió socials dels joves i que fomentin una reflexió conjunta i de diàleg al voltant de com s’estructura la societat i com es pot contribuir a millorar el món present. Finalment, a partir de l’experiència acumulada de recerca i de gestió del projecte Rossinyol impulsat des de la Universitat de Girona, destaquen el que consideren que són els 10 elements fonamentals perquè la mentoria contribueixi a desenvolupar l’apoderament dels joves, i assenyalen 9 10 consideracions pràctiques a tenir en compte per a un bon funcionament de qualsevol projecte amb aquestes característiques.
Formació antiracista per als professionals de l'acció social
Authors: Serra Salamé Carles , Shaimi Mostafà
Published: February 2021

En aquest article es proposa una reflexió entorn a la necessitat d’apostar decididament per l’enfocament antiracista com eix central de les polítiques relacionades amb la immigració, la integració, la ciutadania i la manera com en la nostra societat ens volem relacionar amb les persones i col·lectius que són definits com a “diferents”. L’article defensa que l’antiracisme, que hauria de ser l’eix central d’aquestes polítiques, ha quedat desdibuixat darrera de l’aposta institucional per la “interculturalitat” i això ha fet que les polítiques i les accions de caràcter antiracista hagin estat molt poc desenvolupades als nostre país. Per altra part, l’article planteja quines són les qüestions clau que s’haurien d’abordar en una proposta de formació antiracista adreçada als professionals que treballen en l’àmbit social. Segons els autors algunes de les claus de la formació haurien de passar per: el desenvolupament de la seva capacitat per a reconèixer les diferents formes de racisme; entendre com el racisme interactua amb altres eixos de desigualtat; aconseguir que els professionals coneguin i dominin recursos i estratègies per a fer-hi front; que assumeixin l’antiracisme com a compromís inherent al seu exercici professional, i que prioritzin l’atenció a les víctimes i l’apoderament de les persones racialitzades i de la resta d’agents socials que treballen per a fer front a les diferents formes de discriminació racista.
Incorporació dels aprenentatges del 17A a Ripoll en intervenció comunitària
Authors: Riera Núria , Mesas Alicia
Published: February 2021

Les autores de l’article, professionals que han hagut de fer front a una població trencada pel dolor i la ferida dels atemptats i la mort o l’empresonament del grup de joves que els van cometre, reflexionen sobre la seva experiència de treball i els seus aprenentatges. Els atemptats les ha obligades a qüestionar-se tot el que havien estat fent fins aleshores en matèria d’acollida i integració de les persones migrades que viuen a Ripoll. Des del “què ha fallat” inicial, fins al “què podem fer a partir d’ara”. I en aquesta anàlisi els joves hi són especialment presents. Les autores expliquen l’estudi de camp que començar a fer després dels atemptats i al que hi van dedicar dos anys i mig i més de 1.000 entrevistes. Així mateix, presenten la metodologia ICERT ideada per elles mateixes i les accions dutes a terme. Assenyalen els 9 factors de risc que han identificat i les estratègies de treball comunitari que han començat a desenvolupar amb l’objectiu de treballar amb tots els agents de la comunitat i donar espai als diferents discursos, amb una actitud d’escolta oberta i disposició al diàleg.
La violència del sistema de protecció a la infància i l’adolescència, una descripció
Authors: Shaimi Mostafà
Published: February 2021

Aquest text presenta algunes reflexions al voltant de vulneracions de drets que es donen en el sistema de protecció a la infància i l’adolescència en relació a jo- ves migrats sense referents familiars a Catalunya. El contingut d’aquest text és fruit de l’experiència de molts anys de treball amb aquests joves. D’una banda, de l’experiència d’anys de treball en diferents tipolo- gies de centres des de posicions professionals diverses; d’altra banda, a través del contacte directe amb més de 300 joves migrats a les comarques gironines, que ens han proporcionat molta informació sobre la realitat que viuen durant les diferents etapes del seu pas pel sistema de protecció a la infància i adolescència: quan són dins del sistema de protecció, i quan són expulsats, abandonats al carrer i condemnats a la marginalitat i l’exclusió; i finalment també és fruit de l’anàlisi aca- dèmica i documental en base a la qual podem soste- nir existeix vulneració sistemàtica de drets dels joves migrats sense referents familiars a Catalunya per part del sistema de protecció a la infància i l’adolescència.
“What is it that you do again?”: thinking about criminal responsibility
Authors: Danaher John
Published: February 2021

I study the intersection between contemporary neuroscience and the theory of criminal responsibility. Hanging around disciplinary intersections like this can be fun: people don’t always look where they are going and if you wait long enough you might witness a crash or two. Casting aside the metaphor, my job begins by identifying the problems and tensions that emerge from the different ways in which we view the world. What might those problems be in the case of neuroscience and criminal responsibility? Well, we can divide it into two classic problems. The first is the problem of competing descriptions. Simplifying somewhat, we can say that neuroscientists describe human behaviour from the bottom-up, beginning with chemical and electrical signals between individual nerve cells and working up to the functional processing that takes place within and between different brain regions. These descriptions are mechanistic, deterministic and reductive. By way of contrast, theorists of ...
Buckling of thin-walled cylinders: experimental and numerical investigation
Authors: de Paor Caitríona
Published: February 2021

Thin-walled structures, also known as shells, combine light weight with high strength and are used in a diverse range of fields including aerospace engineering, civil engineering and chemical engineering. Common applications of these shells include oil and gas storage tanks, powder or liquid storage tanks in pharmaceutical plants as well as airplane frames and ship bodies. Although these thin-walled shells have a wide variety of uses, this research is motivated by storage tank collapse in the process industry. Thin-walled cylindrical tanks common in the food and biotechnology sectors are prone to buckling (or inward collapse) due to accidentally induced internal vacuum. During the sterilisation process, steam can condense, causing a reduction in volume. This results in an equivalent increase in external pressure, triggering collapse, or buckling of the tank. Such a collapse, if it occurs, tends to be catastrophic resulting in the complete destruction of the vessel (see Fig.1). Notwithstanding ...
A web-based early-warning service to monitor drinking-water treatment plant operations
Authors: Foping Franclin S.
Published: February 2021

Drinking contaminated water can be harmful to our health. According to the World Health Organization, about 1.8 million people die every year across the world from water-borne diseases mainly caused by polluted drinking water. Furthermore, the cryptosporidium outbreak that happened in Galway in 2007 indicates the urgency to provide appropriate solutions in order to counteract this ominous situation in the country. Water treatment plants (WTP) are basic components of modern water supply and distribution systems. These are engineering systems that purify raw water to specific safety levels. The raw water passes through a series of treatment phases wherein it is processed and purified according to existing safety protocols regulating drinking water. After undergoing a purification step, the drinking water is distributed to the consumers through a network of pipes, pumps and reservoirs. The research presented in this report is focused on the safety of these critical infrastructures. In particular, the ...
The impact of kidney failure on blood pressure
Authors: Goulding Niamh
Published: February 2021

The aim of my research is to look at kidney failure and the problems associated with it, in particular high blood pressure (hypertension). The main organ of the excretory system is the kidney. The kidneys are paired organs lying in the posterior abdominal wall on either side of the vertebral column. They are covered in a tough fibrous capsule. The function of the kidneys is maintaining body fluid balance. They do this by filtering blood to produce urine, getting rid of waste material and keeping nutrients in the body. This particular function is carried out by structures called nephrons within the kidney. Each kidney contains approximately 1 million nephrons. Urine is made in the nephron. Blood enters into the nephron through a small artery, the afferent arteriole, and from there into a highly permeable structure called the glomerulus. The glomerulus rests on top of a sieve like structure called Bowman’s ...
Alzheimer’s disease: a fatal ‘lack of communication’ in the brain
Authors: Coakley Meghan
Published: February 2021

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, incurable disorder of the brain, first described by Dr. Alois Alzheimer in 1906. In Alzheimer’s disease, brain regions critical for memory and understanding are slowly obliterated. This results in impairment of these functions, more commonly referred to as dementia. It is widely recognized that, while Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia, it is actually a disease of the brain and is not a result of the normal aging process. Approximately 24 million people worldwide suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, with age as the primary risk factor. It is estimated that up to half of people over the age of 85 suffer from Alzheimer’s. Because age is the greatest risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s, the upward trend in prolonged life span across the globe means that an ever-increasing number of aging people will be at risk of developing the disease. In addition, there are social ...
Planning and the Significance of Built and Cultural Heritage in Urban Centres
Authors: O’ Sullivan Michael
Published: February 2021

Currently, there is a development proposal being put forward for Moore Street, Dublin. The site of the Provisional Irish Government during the 1916 Rising is now subject to a large redevelopment project that will mainly incorporate retail and residential development. This subject area merits research now more than ever as the critical issue that must be addressed in the development outlined above is; how is a site that represents so much to the Irish psyche addressed respectfully? Therefore, there is an inherent tension involved in allowing much needed retail/commercial development in town and city centres to maintain vibrancy and vitality and this is commonly stated in Development Plans across the country, when equally, Irish towns and cities are normally where the greatest concentrations of our built and cultural heritage are found. Inevitably, as urban areas progress, more and more pressure builds on historic areas to deal with the rigours of development. Adaptation and a willingness to protect and introduce longevity to our built and cultural heritage is essential where profitability is not the only primary goal. This paper seeks to review the literature supporting the significance of built and culture heritage in society and its importance within the Planning Process.
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Authors: Sheridan-Quantz Edel
Published: February 2021

In the second half of the 19th century, printing was an important sector in the North German city of Hannover. The city was the world leader in the industrial production of account books; the product itself had been invented there. It is all the more surprising that the fourth-largest printing works in the city in the 1920s should have been almost entirely forgotten by the early 21st century. As a Jewish-owned firm, the family business of A. Molling & Comp. had been forced to sell during the Nazi dictatorship and its owners emigrated in the late 1930s. In the absence of the more obvious sources such as company records, much of the history of the firm could only be traced through its products. Unusually for Hannover, as well as printing colour advertising and packaging for many well-known companies, Molling had specialised in children’s picture books, which were marketed worldwide. Editions of their books were sold as far afield as Indonesia, Estonia, South America and the USA. This article presents a brief account of the firm, highlighting the analysis of surviving products to trace the ramifications of Molling’s international contacts, including work for world-famous companies such as Raphael Tuck of London. The study is of interest to historical geographers, economic and urban historians and book historians. The research fills a gap not only in the specific, local historical geography of Hannover, but also in our knowledge of aspects of globalisation in the early twentieth century.
Pedagogic Competency of Islamic Religious Education Teachers in Developing Educational Learning Activities in SMP Negeri 20 Medan
Authors: Haidir Haidir , Solehah Devi Umi , Batubara Khodijah Zuhro Annawawi , Ameer Khairul
Published: February 2021

This study aims: (1) To determine how the instructional design of Islamic Religious Education teachers at SMP Negeri 20 Medan. (2) To find out how the implementation of Islamic Religious Education teacher teaching at SMP Negeri 20 Medan. (3) To find out what the teaching media for the Islamic Religious Education teacher at SMP Negeri 20 Medan. This research use desciptive qualitative approach. Data collection was carried out by observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis was carried out, namely examining all data, reducing data, presenting data, and concluding existing data.
The Effect of Collaterallizable Assets, Growth in Net Assets, Liquidity, Leverage and Profitability on Dividend Policy (Case Studies on Non-Financial Services Sector Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2016-2019 Period)
Authors: Mauris Febrilia Izza , Rizal Nora Amelda
Published: February 2021

Dividend policy is one of the most important functions for corporate finance and has influence with various company stakeholders. Dividend policy reflects the quality and reputation of the company, namely the company's ability to manage its business processes to generate profits well or vice versa. In practice, companies experience difficulties in determining and deciding dividend policies, namely the decision to withhold profits to be used as company operational development or to distribute dividends to shareholders to increase investor confidence in the company. The difference in interests that occurs in dividend policy is called agency theory. This study aims to determine the effect of collateralizable assets (COLLAS), growth in net assets, liquidity (CR), leverage (DER), and profitabilitas (ROE) on dividend policy (DPR) in non-financial service companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2016-2019. The data used in this study was obtained from financial report data taken from the official website of the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The population in this study are non-financial service companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2016-2019. The sampling technique used is perposive sampling and obtained 31 firms with a research period of 4 years, thus obtaining 124 sample data. The method of data analysis in this study is panel data regression analysis using software Eviews 11.0. The results showed that simultaneous collateralizable assets (COLLAS), growth in net assets, liquidity (CR), leverage (DER), and profitabilitas (ROE) had a significant effect on dividend policy (DPR). Meanwhile, partially Collateralizable Assets (COLLAS) has a significant effect in a positive direction on dividend policy. Growth In Net Assets has no significant effect in a negative direction on dividend policy. Liquidity (CR) does not have a significant negative effect on dividend policy. Leverage (DER) does not have a significant negative effect on dividend policy. Profitability (ROE) has a significant effect in a positive direction on dividend policy.
The Effect of Internal Control and Compliance with Accounting Rules on the Quality of Financial Statements at PT. Bank of North Sumatra Medan
Authors: Dalimunthe Hasbiana , Pane Aditya Amanda
Published: February 2021

This study aims to examine the effect of internal control and compliance with accounting rules on the quality of financial reports at PT Bank Sumatera Utara (North Sumatra). This research uses associative method. The population in this study were three divisions in Bank SUMUT, namely the Accounting and Tax Division, the General Division and the Operations Division. The sample used in this study were 35 respondents. The data analysis technique in this research is data quality test which includes validity and reliability tests, classic assumption test which includes normality test, multicollinearity test, heteroscedasticity test, and hypothesis test which includes t test, determination test (R2) and multiple linear regression test.
Nasal Carriage of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Among Health Care Workers At Tertiary Care Hospital In Dhaka.
Authors: Akter Rahima , Paul Shikha , Naher Akhtarun , Rahman Moshiur , Sultana Sharmin , Sarkar Dipika
Published: February 2021

Nasal carriage of MRSA among hospital stuff act as a source of endogenous infection and becomes a source for hospital and community acquired infection. The study was conducted to determine the rate antibiotic resistance pattern of nasal carriage of MRSA among the hospital stuff of Sir Salimullah Medical College and Mitford Hospital, Dhaka. Pre moistened nasal swabs from hospital stuff (doctor, nurses, lab technicians and other helping stuff were obtained. These swabs were inoculated into Blood agar and Mannitol salt agar media. Antibiogram was done by modified Kirby Bauer disc diffusion method. MRSA were detected by oxacillin and cefoxitin disc diffusion method. The resistance was confirmed by MIC of oxacillin agar dilution method. Out of 142 samples 34 strains of Staphylococcus were isolated among them 07 (4.93%) were MRSA and 27 (19.01%) were MSSA. The carriage rate of MRSA was higher among nurse than other healthcare provider. Nasal carriage of MRSA is responsible for spreading infection from healthcare personnel to normal individual. So, regular screening of carrier is required from prevention of hospital acquired infection.

Bangladesh J Med Microbiol 2017; 11 (2): 17-19
Acinetobacter baumannii: Identification, Antibiotic Sensitivity and Biofilm Formation in Different Clinical Samples
Authors: Nesa Maherun , Anwar Shaheda , Saleh Ahmed Abu
Published: February 2021

Background: Acinetobacter baumannii is responsible for nosocomial infections which are related to biofilm formation of this pathogen. Biofilm formation helps the bacteria in surviving stressed environmental conditions and bacteria growing in biofilms are resistant to most of the commonly used antibiotics. Objectives: The objective of this study was to detect A. baumannii, to see antibiotic sensitivity and biofilm formation in different clinical samples.

Methods: Total 108 Acinetobacter spp. were collected from different clinical samples which were identified by conventional microbiological procedures. Out of 108 Acinetobacter spp, 85 were identified as A. baumannii by polymerase chain reaction by detecting blaOXA-51 gene which is intrinsic to A. baumannii. Antibiotic sensitivity was detected by modified disc diffusion method and biofilm formation was detected by Tissue culture plate method.

Results: Among 85 isolates, 45.9% A. baumannii were obtained from tracheal aspirate followed by blood (21.2%), wound swab (15.3%), urine (10.6%), pus (5.9%) and pleural fluid (1.1%). More than 80% 0f A. baumannii was resistant to cephalosporin, aminoglycosides, quinolone, carbapenem. By Tissue culture plate method, 78.8% of isolates showed biofilm formation. Biofilm formation in tracheal aspirate was 82.1%, in blood 72%, in wound swab 92%, in urine 44.4%, in pus 100% and in pleural fluid 100%.

Conclusion: Detection rate of A. baumannii was more in tracheal aspirates. Biofilm producing A. Baumannii was resistant to most of the antibiotics.

Bangladesh J Med Microbiol 2018; 12 (2): 4-9
Distribution of HLA-B Locus Antigens in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis in Bangladesh
Authors: Bhowmik Devolina , Miah Md Ruhul Amin , Tarafder Shirin , Saleh Ahmed Abu , Sarker Manash Chandra
Published: February 2021

This study was designed to investigate the distribution of HLA-B locus antigens in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in Bangladesh and identify HLA markers related to disease manifestation in PsA. HLA-B typing was carried out by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) with sequence specific primers in a group of 50 consecutive PsA patients. The reports of HLA-B locus antigens typing were collected from 50 ages and sex matched unrelated healthy donors as controls. A total of 17 HLA-B locus antigens were determined in both patients and controls. The most common antigen was B*15 (34%) followed by B*07 (26%), B*27 (24%), B*38 (20%). Human leukocyte antigens B*07, B*27 and B*38 alleles were found to be significantly prevalent in PsA patients compared with healthy controls. We found a statistically significant association between spondylitis pattern and the presence of HLA-B*27. PsA in Bangladeshi patients seems to be associated with the presence of B*07, B*27 and B*38 alleles.

Bangladesh J Med Microbiol 2018; 12 (2): 14-20
Analisa Faktor Sosial Ekonomi Petani Terhadap Produksi Usahatani Sayur Sayuran Di Desa Plaosan, Kecamatan Plaosan, Kabupaten Magetan
Authors: Lukito Martin , Rohmatiah Ahadiati
Published: February 2021

Abstract— The research objective was to partially and simultaneously analyze the influence of socio-economic factors of farmers (farmer age, education level, length of farming, number of family dependents, farm area, labor and capital) on farm production in Plaosan Village, Plaosan District, Magetan Regency. The population in this study were all vegetable farmers in Plaosan Village, Plaosan District, Magetan Regency. Data collection techniques using interviews and documentation. Meanwhile, the data analysis technique uses multiple linear regression analysis, hypothesis testing and determination analysis. The research findings (1) partially there is a significant influence on the variables of education, experience, land area, labor and capital on the production of vegetable farming in Plaosan Village, Plaosan District, Magetan Regency. Meanwhile, age and dependency variables influence the production of vegetable farming in Plaosan Village, Plaosan District, Magetan Regency; and (2) simultaneously there is a significant influence on the variables of age, education, experience, dependents, land area, labor and capital on the production of vegetable farming.  Keywords—: socio-economy; farmers; farming.
PELAKSANAAN PELATIHAN BAHASA INGGRIS DALAM PROGRAM PENDIDIKAN KECAKAPAN KERJA (PKK)
Authors: Anggraini Resti , Abdullah Ilham , Gusti Ririn
Published: February 2021

The purpose of this study is to determine the implementation of English competency tests in work skills education programs at LKP Cororado English Course Bengkulu City. This research is a qualitative research with as many as three research subjects and data collection techniques using interview, observation and documentation techniques. While data analysis techniques include data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Checking the validity of the data using triangulation ranging from time triangulation, subject triangulation and technique triangulation. The results showed that the implementation of the competency test went well and in accordance with existing procedures, had adequate supporting facilities and facilities. However, the number of competency test participants who get incompetent results is due to several factors, namely the training carried out does not refer to graduate competency standards, design of learning implementation and syllabus. The training method only studies examples of existing problems. In addition, the training schedule is too tight and does not reach the minimum number of training hours, which is 144 hours. Keywords: Implementation, Competency Test, English