bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Is preeclampsia an independent risk factor for feeding intolerance in very preterm infants?
Authors: Elbayiyev Sarkhan , Canpolat Fuat , ek G , k Sehribanu , ktiryaki Mehmet , Kutman Hayriye
Published: December 2022

Objective
The causative factors of neonatal feeding intolerance are poorly understood. Intrauterin environment and fetal conditions are important factors affecting gastrointestinal perfusion. Our aim was to evaluate whether maternal preeclampsia negatively affects preterm infants’ enteral feeding tolerability.
Material and Methods
Eight hundred and twenty preterm infants who were born between January 2015- December 2016 and were under 1500 grams and 30 weeks of gestational age were included in this entire cohort of which 701 were retrospectively analyzed because of missing records. Antenatal, perinatal, and neonatal outcome data were retrospectively analyzed.
Results
There were statistical differences between infants with maternal preeclampsia (n=128) and without preeclampsia (n=573), in terms of mean birth weight, mean gestational age, grade 3-4 IVH, platelet count, being under 3rd percentile of body weight during discharge from NICU and feeding intolerance. There was no significant difference on the first day of feeding, fully enterally feeding days, and time of catch-up birth weight. After correcting the data with birth weight, gestational age, and SGA as a cofactor; nominal regression revealed that PE strongly may be an independent risk factor for FI in this study group [OR: 5.469 (95%CI 1.099-2.929) p:0.019].
Conclusion
According to this study’s results, we could say that preeclampsia is a significant risk factor for feeding intolerance in very low birth-weight preterm babies. For babies of mothers with preeclampsia, a nutrition plan should be made, interventions and treatments to minimize fetal effects should be investigated.
Evaluation of the treatment efficacy of titanium elastic nail in addition to external fixator in humeral diaphyseal fractures: Comparison of three treatment methods
Authors: MERT AHMET , Bozgeyik Bahri , N SEZG
Published: December 2022

Objectives: This study aimed to compare the clinical and radiological outcomes of combined titanium elastic nailing and external fixator application (TEN+EFA) with EFA and plate osteosynthesis in patients with humerus diaphysis fractures.
Material and Methods: Data of the patients who underwent surgical treatment for a humerus diaphysis fracture were retrospectively reviewed. The patients were divided into three groups based on the surgical technique. Group 1 consisted of the patients who underwent plate osteosynthesis, Group 2 included those who underwent EFA, and Group 3 included those who went through TEN+EFA.
Results: Eighty patients were included. The number of patients in the study groups was 32, 25, and 23 in Group 1, 2, 3, respectively. The duration of surgery was statistically significantly shorter in Groups 2 and 3 than in Group 1 (p=0.02). Nonunion was diagnosed in 3 patients (9.3%) and in 1 patient (4%) in Groups 1 and 2, respectively. The presence of nonunion was not statistically significant. (p=0.28) Malunion was encountered in 2 patients (4%) in Group 2, while no patients experienced malunion in Groups 1 and 3. The presence of malunion was not statistically significant. (p=0.10)
Conclusions: The EFA+TEN is a practical, safe and fast procedure providing a minimally invasive surgical treatment option for patients with humerus diaphysis fractures.
The Frequency Of Sarcopenia In The Post-Covid Period And Its Relationship With The Clinical Course Of The Covid-19
Authors: NCE Nursima , ALTINDA zlem , REL Can , NCE Kamil
Published: December 2022

Objectives:We planned this study and aimed to investigate the frequency of sarcopenia and the relationship between sarcopenia findings and Covid-19 disease severity in patients with Covid-19.
Patients and Methods:As the study group, 92 patients aged 50 and over years old and whose PCR test results were positive and 45 days passed after the test result and recovered, 92 healthy individuals over 50 years of age, who were not infected with Covid-19, were included in the study group.
Results:While 33.7% of the patient group had severe sarcopenia, 7.61% sarcopenia, 30.43% probable sarcopenia, 28.26% did not have sarcopenia. While 3.26% severe sarcopenia and 10.87% probable sarcopenia were observed in the control group, 85.87% sarcopenia was not observed. The incidence of sarcopenia in the error group was significantly higher than in the control group (p<0.001).When all participants were divided into 2 groups as 50-65 years old and over 65 years old, sarcopenia was observed at a rate of 32.65% in the 50-65 age group patient group, while sarcopenia was observed at a rate of 1.39% in the control group. While sarcopenia was observed, 10% of the control group had sarcopenia.
Conclusion:The results obtained in this study indicate that the frequency of sarcopenia increases in patients who have the Covid-19 infection.
Colorectal Sessile Serrated Lesion and Synchronous Neoplasm or Polyps: An Update and Critical Assessment;Analysis of 167 Consecutive Cases Undergoing Total Colonoscopy and Found 343 Polyps
Authors: Koyuncuer Ali
Published: December 2022

Aim: Sessile serrated lesions (SSL) have the potential for malignant transformation into colorectal carcinoma (CRC), which develops via the serrated pathway of carcinogenesis.
Material and Methods: Based on colonoscopy and pathology reports, all sessile serrated lesions or polyps in the risk screening group were studied at an urban medical research center between July 2018 and July 2022. We prospectively included consecutive colorectal polyps classified as a hyperplastic polyp (HP), sessile serrated lesion (SSL), traditional serrated adenoma (TSA), unclassified serrated adenoma, and synchronous neoplasm or polyp.
Results: During the 48-month study period, 167 cases of sessile serrated lesions or polyps were diagnosed. In the study, 97 (58.1%) of the patients were male, 70 were female (41.9%), and the mean age was 59.74 (± 11.1). Hematoxylin-eosin preparations were available for complete analysis for 226 SSL, and 117 had synchronous adenomatous polyps or carcinomas. Approximately 88.1% of all polyps were ≤10 mm or less in diameter. There was a significant correlation between polyp size (≤10 mm) and epithelial polyps (p=0.000). In particular, polyps detected in the sigmoid colon with the rectum were relatively larger than in other locations. The sigmoid colon and rectum were the most common locations for sessile serrated lesions in our study. There was a significant association between epithelial polyps and anatomical locations (p=0.000). The distribution of all epithelial polyps was as follows; HP was the most frequently observed epithelial polyp with 57.7% (194 polyps), SSL was 6.8% (23 polyps), and TSA was 2.1% (7 polyps), unclassified serrated adenoma was 0.6% (2 cases), synchronous conventional were seen in 31% (104 polyps) of SSL or polyps, and carcinoma with polyps was detected in three (0.9%) cases
Conclusions: Hyperplastic polyps are the most common sessile serrated lesions, and synchronous conventional tubular adenomas were most commonly accompanied by hyperplastic polyps. HPs were most commonly observed in the distal colon, particularly in the sigmoid colon and rectum. Future prospective studies using uniform diagnostic criteria and considering clinical outcomes are needed to make accurate decisions regarding surveillance and treatment of patients with serrated lesions.
Is Bonesetter Still A Choice in the Eastern Region of Turkey? A Retrospective Study Investigating Bonesetter Interventions and Consequences
Authors: n Mustafa , Key Sefa , Agar An , Seker Ali , Demir S
Published: December 2022

Objective: The aim of the current study is to evaluate the epidemiological and demographic characteristics of patients admitted to bonesetters and to determine the complications that occur in these patients.
Materials and methods: Patients who applied to Elazig Fethi Sekin City Hospital due to musculoskeletal trauma between January 2018 and January 2021 and were admitted to a bonesetter before this admission were evaluated retrospectively. The patients’ age, gender, educational status, occupation, reason for applying to the bonesetter, the diagnosis told to the patient by the bonesetter, the actual diagnosis of the patient and the treatment given to the patient were evaluated, respectively. Complications were also evaluated by examining the patient’s physical examination and radiographic examinations.
Results: The most common orthopedic disorder in patients was distal radius fracture and the most common reason for utilizing bonesetters was the recommendation of family and relatives. All of the diagnoses made by the bonesetters were defined as dislocations. There was no diagnosis of dislocation among the diagnoses made by physicians. In the student group; joint stiffness was found to be significantly lower than in the worker group. In the worker group; a significantly higher number of deformities were observed. More than half of the patients did not regret applying to a bonesetter. The rate of regret for men to apply to the bonesetters was found to be statistically significantly higher than that of women. Those who answered yes to the question of regret had significantly higher complications than those who answered no.
Conclusion: Especially in the eastern regions of our country, the application to bonesetters has been one of the ongoing realities of our country for years. Healthcare professionals have a major role to play in reducing the rate of referrals to bonesetters.
A comparative and retrospective study on the efficacy of caudal epidural steroid injection plus ganglion impar block versus ganglion impar block in patients with coccydynia
Authors: Kaya Samet , aboy Erkan , elik eref , ksu Hamit , Baran M , z G , Ayhan Mustafa , ahin aziye
Published: December 2022

Aim: Coccydynia is defined as pain in the area of the coccyx. The initial treatment is conservative therapy, although several interventional treatments can be performed in patients who do not respond well. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacies of ganglion impar blocks and caudal epidural steroid injections in the treatment of coccydynia.
Materials and Methods: From January 2019 to June 2021, a retrospective review was conducted on 65 patients who underwent ganglion impar block (n = 25) or ganglion impar block and caudal epidural steroid injection (n = 40) for coccydynia. Pain scores at baseline and at the first and third months after the procedure were compared between two groups.
Results: In both groups, a statistically significant decrease was found at the first and third months when post-injection Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores were compared to the basal VAS scores (p < 0.05). However, no statistically significant difference was found between the groups at the first and third months (p = 0.39 and p = 0.82, respectively).
Conclusion: Ganglion impar block is effective for patients with coccydynia in providing pain relief. However, the addition of caudal epidural steroid injection to the ganglion impar block in patients with coccydynia has no additional contribution to pain relief.
MOTOR IMAGERY PROFILES OF THE CHILDREN WITH HEMIPLEGIC CEREBRAL PALSY ACCORDING TO GENDER AND AFFECTED SIDE
Authors: Karabulut Demet , min Eylem
Published: December 2022

Aim: The purpose of the present study is to examine the motor imagery profiles of children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
Material and Method: 52 Hemiplegic (29 males, 23 females) individuals with 11.35 ± 3.48 years of mean age were included in the research. Participants’ implicit motor imagery abilities were analyzed with the laterality task. In addition, weekday and weekend screen times were questioned.
Results: No statistically significant difference was determined in motor imagery abilities in terms of gender and affected extremity (p>0.05). Additionally, a significant correlation was found between screen time and Laterality task affected side accuracy and Laterality task not affected side accuracy percentages in both females and males (p<0.05). A significant correlation was found between age and motor imagery skills of males and left hemiplegic individuals.
Conclusion: Excessive screen times negatively affect motor imagery abilities in Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy. It was observed that motor imagery skills were associated with age, but not with gender and affected sides.
Physiology of nose-to-brain pathways and current approaches to intranasal treatment
Authors: var Song , Sandal S
Published: December 2022

There are many factors that affect the passage of drugs through the blood-brain barrier and the blood-cerebrospinal fluid barrier. Generally, drugs used in the conventional treatments of many psychiatric disorders and central nervous system diseases are used to produce systemic effects. However, an increased dose or extended treatment time is required to achieve effective drug concentrations at the desired site. This significantly increases the risk of systemic toxicity. For this reason, methods of the direct delivery of drugs to the central nervous system without increasing their systemic concentration are being investigated intensively. Drug delivery methods to the central nervous system are divided into three groups non-invasive, invasive and alternative methods. Intranasal drug administration, which is one of the non-invasive methods that increase the solubility and permeability of the drug, prolongs the drug effects, minimizes enzymatic degradation, and increases the bioavailability of the drug, has become the focus of attention of researchers in recent years. However, the researchers' use of animal models to identify routes of nasal drug administration and potential brain targets limits the applicability of results to humans. In this review, the routes of intranasal drugs to the brain, the properties of drugs that can reach the central nervous system, and drug examples used in clinical trials are discussed.
Effects of calyx retention and organic extracts on shelf life and quality of strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.)
Authors: Sultana Sadia , Rashid Md , Hassan Md
Published: December 2022

Strawberry is a very nutritious but highly perishable fruit, which require appropriate technology to maintain postharvest quality. An experiment was conducted to develop a safe technology for extension of shelf life and quality retention of strawberry using calyx retention and organic extracts. The experiment consisted of two-factors: Factor A: Calyx retention, viz. without calyx and peduncle (P0), calyx with peduncle (P1), and calyx without peduncle (P2), and Factor B: Organic extracts viz., control (T0), garlic extract @ 1:1 (T1), aloe vera extract @ 1% (T2), and chitosan coating 0.2% (T3). The experiment was laid out in completely randomized design with three replications. Results revealed that combined treatment of calyx with peduncle and edible garlic extracts showed best external appearance among the treatments. The maximum weight loss (26.51%) was recorded in calyx with peduncle plus control, while the minimum weight loss (16.41%) was found from calyx with peduncle plus garlic extract. The maximum TSS content (8.69%), disease incidence (55.54%) and severity (33.38%) were recorded in without calyx and peduncle plus control, while the minimum TSS content (6.87%), disease incidence (9.26%) and severity (5.40%) were observed in calyx with peduncle plus garlic extract, respectively. The longest shelf life (6.67 days) was obtained from calyx with peduncle plus garlic extracts, while the shortest shelf life was found from without calyx and peduncle plus control. Therefore, combined treatment of calyx with peduncle plus garlic extract was found to be better in respect of reducing postharvest diseases, shelf life prolongation and quality retention of strawberry.
Nurses' Knowledge and Practices Regarding the Prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis in Saudi Arabia: Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Alyousef Hessa , Badawi Sahar , Elghoneimy Yasser , Alameri Rana , Almutairi Abdulwahab
Published: December 2022

Background: Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a prevalent fatal problem and a major cause of avoidable death among morbid hospitalized patients. It is estimated that up to 900,000 people in the United States are affected each year. Additionally, around 60,000 to 100,000 Americans die annually of DVT. Objective: To assess studied nurses’ knowledge and practice regarding Deep venous thrombosis prevention. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional research design was used in this study at King Fahad Hospital of the University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, using a self-administered questionnaire. A total of 67 nurses from medical and surgical units were included in the study. Data were coded and analyzed using SPSS 23.0 version. Results: According to the results, the knowledge and practice of nurses were found to be high. Total knowledge score regarding prevention of deep venous thrombosis (72.8±9.6), regarding studied nurses, score for each subcategory: general knowledge category (70.6±15.5), deep venous thrombosis risk factors category (66.5±13.1), and deep venous thrombosis prevention category (90.1±10.5). in addition, a statically significance association between nurses’ years of experience (p=0.026), previous Deep venous thrombosis education (p=0.012), and total knowledge score regarding the prevention of deep venous thrombosis. Concerning the self-reported practice, the majority of the studied nurses have shown a very high practice score. Yet, there was no statically significant association between the sociodemographic characteristic and practice. Furthermore, a positive association between total knowledge and reported practice score but statically insignificant (p=0.075). Conclusion: Based on the result of the study, most of the studied nurses’ level of knowledge and practice concerning the prevention of deep vein thrombosis ranged between high and very high.
Saudi Healthcare Students' Perceptions and Beliefs About Immunizations: a Descriptive, Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Alshammari Talal , Alqahtani Saeed , Jumaan Mohammed , Alameri Rana , Ghaseb Abdulaziz , Beovich Bronwyn , Haliq Samer , Williams Brett
Published: December 2022

Background: Immunization has been one of the most successful public health measures ever undertaken. However, a degree of hesitancy about vaccine use still exists. Healthcare professionals are in a unique position to provide advice and education to the public and may influence the decision to undergo immunization. Objective: The aim of this study was to explore perceptions and beliefs regarding immunizations and immunization-preventable diseases. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was undertaken at the Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, located in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a survey of 564 Saudi undergraduate healthcare students was conducted. 77.8% of participants replied (439). Information was collected regarding perceptions of; severity of immunization-preventable diseases, contracting these diseases, immunization safety, and immunization beliefs. The statistical analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (IBM SPSS v25). Non-parametric analyses were utilized. Descriptive data were generated as appropriate, including frequencies, median, and inter-quartile range. Statistical relationships of demographic variables were explored using Kruskal Wallis H-Test and Spearman’s Rank-Order Correlation. A p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Meningitis was perceived as the most severe disease and COVID-19 as having the highest likelihood of infection. Concern regarding vaccine side effects was most evident for the COVID-19 vaccine. Student year level and profession resulted in statistically significant differences for all three assessed perceptions. Substantial differences were also identified regarding views on immunization belief statements. Conclusion: This study identified considerable heterogeneity in Saudi healthcare students' perceptions and beliefs regarding immunization-preventable diseases and vaccination. Further education is required to produce well-informed and confident healthcare professionals around these issues.
Subclavian Steal Syndrome Caused by Thrombosis Associated with COVID-19: a Case Report
Authors: Salihefendic Nizama , Zildzic Muharem , Huseinagic Haris
Published: December 2022

Background: Thromboembolic complications are a frequent occurrence during COVID-19. This report presents a patient with signs of subclavian steal syndrome (SSS) caused by a thrombus in the initial part of the right subclavian artery. Pathological occlusive changes, such as thrombosis, are four times more common on the left subclavian. Thrombosis of the subclavian artery occurs in about 1% of the population, but atherosclerotic changes are common and usually asymptomatic. Objective: The aim of this report is to present a patient with signs of subclavian steal syndrome (SSS) caused by a thrombus in the initial part of the right subclavian artery associated with symptoms of COVID-19. Case report: A 56-year-old female patient presented with tremor, numbness and prickling in the right hand, tinnitus, blurred vision, vertigo, syncope, trismus and headaches. The formation of a thrombus caused neurological symptoms in the right hand with a stronger pronounced tremor, headache and syncopal episodes. Routine CT with angiography did not reveal significant subocclusions of the neck arteries or significant ischemic changes in the brain. The patient was treated as Parkinsonismus (disease) with syncopal and collapsing episodes. Due to worsening subjective complaints, CT angiography of the neck and head blood vessels was repeated with iterative 3D reconstruction. The examination, as mentioned above, revealed atherosclerotic changes with thrombosis and stronger subocclusion of the right subclavian artery (RSA) proximal to the origin of the arteria vertebralis. Both vertebral arteries, as well as arteria basilaris, had a normal appearance. During physical exertion of the right arm doppler examination of neck blood vessels revealed the presence of reverse blood flow in the right vertebral artery. Haematological tests and high D-dimer also confirmed the diagnosis. After anticoagulant therapy, the thrombotic mass on the mural calcified RSA plaque disappeared. With the reduced physical strain on the right hand and a lifestyle change, syncopal conditions and headaches stopped. There was a reduction in tremors and tingling in the right hand as well. Conclusion: We reported a case of subclavian steal syndrome caused by thrombosis associated with OVID-19. Thromboembolic complications are common in the course of this disease. The diagnosis was confirmed with advanced diagnostic tools (CTA with 3D reconstruction), laboratory tests (D-dimer) and doppler ultrasound. When routine CT angiography is not completely clear, 3D reconstruction is necessary.
Sketching Nationalism in Indonesia
Authors: Hayati Ria , Christomy Tommy
Published: December 2022

Batik has long been well-known in Java. Its reputation increased significantly during President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s (SBY) administration who declared national batik day. This encouraged provinces with no batik tradition before to create batik with its unique local identity. This article aims to map the roles of different agencies from educational institutions in the emergence of the local identity symbol of Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) province represented by Sasambo batik.
This research shows that cultural policies in Indonesia must consider locality. Local cultural expressions in Indonesia, especially in Eastern Indonesia, are often ‘forced’ to follow what is suggested and brought by actor from different traditions. The situation became more complex when the cultural expression introduced was packaged through the ideology of nationalism, Batik, which was originally part of Javanese culture, has been elevated to become a National culture. Adopting batik as part of national identity is an important cultural strategy considering that the use of batik has spread throughout Indonesia whether we like it or not. The problem is, the presence of batik technology has had an effect on local cloth crafts that use a different concept from batik, such as NTB Ikat weaving.
Ikat woven crafts are made through a long process and are more expensive than making batik, where the preparation and materials are easier to obtain and cheaper. In this case, the woven craftsmen cannot compete economically with those who make batik. Batik is faster and more can be produced. Batik was introduced systematically through the education system, while woven cloth was left as it was.
This research is part of an ethnographic research and the data were collected through observation and in-depth interviews. It was found that teachers play important roles in establishing a good reputation and even competing with the local woven cloth of NTB province. At the same time, there was a struggle over meanings between national and local batik. The ideology of nationalism used by the teachers in the end benefits not only individuals, but also groups, even government.
Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and Russia
Authors: Bakishev Dulat , Plumlee Marilyn
Published: December 2022

Despite independent Kazakhstan’s close ties to Russia based on geographic proximity, economic interdependence, formal treaties of mutual cooperation, and a shared linguistic and historic heritage, the viability of these ties is being tested by events of the past year and in particular, by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Due to the widespread proficiency in the Russian language in all three countries, through internet access and social media, the people of Kazakhstan are able to access not only the Russian perspective of the war, but also that of the Ukrainian people. Internationally, Kazakhstan’s leaders are attempting to maintain a delicate balance vis-à-vis Russia, ensuring on the one hand that their alliance based on mutual interests and a common history is not endangered, yet needing on the other hand to appear credible and responsible in the eyes of European and Western powers in view of their long-term strategic plans for Kazakhstan’s development as a major player in Eurasian affairs. The analysis by Maerz (2019) posits that autocratic regimes such as those in Russia and Central Asia tend to use democratic terms in a way which only simulates pluralism by camouflaging their actual intent. All parties to international negotiations, including interpreters, need to be aware of these linguistic practices to properly understand and convey the actual message. The delicacy of this balancing act highlights the need for translators and interpreters employed at international negotiations and encounters to be aware of the historical precedents as well as the current ideologies and contemporary status of relations between the parties involved. Translations cannot be rendered solely according to linguistic equivalents, as identical terms can transmit divergent meanings when seen through the lens of a different heritage or ideology. The stakes at such international encounters are extraordinarily high: nothing less than stability, prosperity, and world peace. This argues for the importance of offering professional development opportunities for translators and interpreters to maintain their awareness of the nuanced issues in play. There is a need to acknowledge the crucial role and need of these professional communicators to constantly maintain their knowledge of the social and political context.
Code Mixing Used by Returned Migrant Workers in Their Social Media Posts
Authors: Nugroho Suray Agung
Published: December 2022

This paper delves into the rationales as to why Indonesian migrant workers (mainly those who own private Korean language courses) like to use code mixing. They tend to add or insert Korean language either in Hangeul or its transliterated versions onto their social media posts, Facebook in particular. The fact that they are basically returned migrant workers with no formal background of Korean language education and the fact that they do this code (language) mixing so often has motivated the researcher to explore this phenomenon further. Online data gathering and online interviews with 4 respondents were conducted and 33 tokens of code-mixing and code switching were collected. This research attempts to reveal whether they want to show their particular identity as returned migrant workers who are different from the rest or they are simply a marketing gimmick for their business. The goal of the research is to determine the relationship between the use of the Korean language and the identities these returned migrant workers from Korea opt to project, the options being: identity as a returned migrant worker, identity as an owner of LPK (Korean Language Training Center), or other identities that can be revealed through this research.
The research indicates that despite the fact that there are equivalent words or phrases in Indonesian, they do code mixing to emphasize that Korean words are sometimes more appropriate in certain contexts to express something they feel or think. Second, they do code-mixing to show their closeness to Korea and their breadth of knowledge about Korea. Third, they do code mixing as a way to show their academic background. Hence, a special identity to perpetuate an image of themselves as a returned migrant worker who is now an entrepreneur managing Korean language institutions as well as being a teacher.
Sensitive sources
Authors: Wallner Elin
Published: December 2022

This article problematizes humane research approaches in sensitive research. I explore methodological possibilities and ethical challenges when approaching sensitive sources with compassion and consideration, and creating safe spaces in the context of my ethnological research process. My sources, referred to as sensitive, are human sources, and the article is based on fieldnotes collected during my doctorate, where I used qualitative ethnographic methods consisting mainly of semi-structured in depth interviews. Analysing my fieldnotes, I explore possibilities and challenges of employing humane approaches in research with sensitive sources, in relation to the concepts of research ethics and researcher ethics. Humane approaches can work as tools to access intimate information and to navigate sensitive situations considerately. However, such interaction can also open up for certain risks, which are ethically significant for both the quality of the research and the wellbeing of the study participants.
Ljudarkivet som källa
Authors: Malmstedt Johan
Published: December 2022

Sverige var ett av de första landen i världen att genomföra heltäckande arkivering av nationellt massmedieinnehåll. Resultatet är en unikt omfattande samling arkiverade ljud, som med varje dag växer exponentiellt. Trots detta är ljudarkivet en av de minst utnyttjade källorna i kulturhistorisk forskning. Mot denna bakgrund reflekterar följande artikel kring frågan: Vilka grundläggande problem innebär ljudarkivet som källa? Artikeln sammanfattar den internationella forskningsdebatten kring ljudarkiv och föreslår en problemtaxonomi för framtida ljudforskning. De problem som det inspelade ljudet innebär kan delas upp i enhetlighet med de tre aristoteliska kunskapskategorierna: techne, fronesis och episteme. Genom att sortera ljudarkivets mångfacetterade problem i dessa tre kategorier kan vi tydliggöra och särskilja olika hinder, samtidigt som vi kan studera deras inbördes relationer. Artikeln hoppas på så sätt utgöra ett underlag till en fortsatt interdisciplinär diskussion kring ämnet, och bidra till en reviderad status för arkiverat ljud.
Källvatten och kartläggningar
Authors: Niklasson Malin
Published: December 2022

I denna artikel reflekterar jag över materialinsamlingen i mitt avhandlingsarbete som en process av letande och samlande med utgångspunkt i Gilles Deleuzes och Félix Guattaris definition av rhizomatiskt tänkande. I texten diskuterar jag några av de utmaningar som det innebär att utgå ifrån ett litterärt motiv som gemensam nämnare i mitt material, till skillnad från urvalskriterier som är lättare att identifiera och katalogisera, exempelvis genre, tidsepok, författarskap och så vidare. Jag lyfter även de utmaningar och möjligheter som det innebär att arbeta med såväl skönlitterära genrer och forskningsfält som för tillfället fortfarande är i blivande och som expanderar och utvecklas i hög hastighet, exempelvis klimatfiktion och forskningen om klimatfiktion. Avslutningsvis diskuterar jag även avgränsningar av materialet och dess orsaker och konsekvenser för projektet.
Historiography - A craft like the art of mosaic
Authors: Hochstrasser Tabea
Published: December 2022

Genom att likna den samtida historikerns arbete med läggandet av en mosaik diskuterar denna artikel uppkomsten av skilda historiska berättelser. Mosaikmetaforen utgår från en postmodern – särskilt konstruktivistisk – synvinkel. Artikeln lyfter fram tre betydelsefulla faktorer som leder till skillnader i historieskrivningen; växelspelet mellan historikerns studieobjekt (historisk verklighet), tillgängligt källmaterial och historikerns strävan att skapa mening. Sex delar urskiljs i mosaikmetaforen: (1) råvarorna, (2) mosaikplattorna, (3) fogmassan som håller samman plattorna och fyller ut utrymmena mellan dem, (4) ordnandet av plattornas förhållande och riktning, (5) större konstellationer som plattorna är organiserade i, och (6) mosaiken som helhet. De tre förstnämnda hjälper till att förklara processen att tolka källor genom skapandet av slutledningar och sammanhang. De tre sistnämnda utforskar associativt skapande resonemang, särprägel och kopplingen mellan dem som ger upphov till skilda historiska berättelser.
Determinants of Clove Exports in Zanzibar: Implications for Policy
Authors: KABOTE Samwel J. , TUNGUHOLE Jires
Published: December 2022

Clove is one of the high value spices that have supported the economy of Zanzibar for many decades since the 18 th Century. However, clove production and exports have been declining significantly and consistently since the 1980s. The declining of the clove exports most likely jeopardizes the Zanzibar efforts to improving human development with positive changes in living standards. This paper analyses factors for the declining trend in clove exports using time series data that were collected between 1980 and 2020 and analysed using the vector error correction model, complemented with qualitative data collected from 39 key informants. The time series results show that clove production, producer price, world price, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and Exchange Rate had positive and statistically significant impact on clove exports in a long-run at 1% level of significance; while Foreign Direct Investment, human population and Cross Capital Formation showed significant negative impact. Only inflation showed insignificant negative impact. Based on qualitative results, there were two major determinants: (i) factors that affected clove production, and (ii) low and fluctuation of the clove price. The time series results coincided with qualitative information. We conclude that some factors affected clove exports indirectly through clove production. Other factors affected exports through fluctuation of clove price. Therefore, we recommend an integrated policy approach that aims at improving clove production and price stabilization in order to rectify the decreasing trend in clove exports.
Pengembangan E-Learning Pada Mata Kuliah Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia Semester IV dengan menggunakan EDMODO
Authors: , Vico , Muris Anggraeni Agustin
Published: December 2022

e-Learning merupakan sistem pembelajaran yang memanfaatkan media elektronik sebagai alat untuk membantu kegiatan pembelajaran, sebagian besar berasumsi bahwa elektronik yang dimaksud disini lebih diarahkan pada penggunaan komputer dan internet. Melalui komputer yang terkoneksi dengan jaringan internet, mahasiswa/ mahasiswi dapat melakukan pembelajaran secara individual, baik secara terprogram maupun tidak terprogram, mahasiswa/ mahasiswi dapat mengakses berbagai informasi dan bahan ajar dengan menggunakan fasilitas mesin pencari data (search engine) sesuai dengan minat mahasiswa/ mahasiswi tanpa ada intervensi dari pihak lain. Penggunaan internet dan E-learning khususnya di Prodi Teknologi Pendidikan Universitas Baturaja masih kurang hal ini di latar belakangi oleh belum maksimalnya peran dosen dalam penggunaan media pembelajaran berbasis TIK khusunya internet pada matau kuliah teori. Dengan adanya e-learning di Prodi Teknologi Pendidikan Universitas Baturaja , diharapkan dosen dapat berinteraksi dengan peserta didik tanpa dibatasi oleh ruang dan waktu, sehingga bisa memacu jiwa kemandirian terhadap peserta didik. Peserta didik juga dapat lebih mudah untuk mendapatkan sumber belajar yang lebih luas, kegiatan pembelajaran, presentasi materi pembelajaran sebagai pengayaan untuk memungkinkan mahasiswa/ mahasiswi dapat menggunakan perangkat teknologi informasi seperti simulasi. Hal ini terlihat dari metode pembelajaran yang belum menggunakan pembelajaran berbasis komputer.
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Authors: Trimarsiah Yunita , Harahab Fernando , Agustina Dian Sri
Published: December 2022

ABSTRAK

      Keamanan merupkan salah satu faktor penting di dalam kehidupan manusia. Pecuri adalah salah satu hal yang tidak sangat tidak disukai oleh semua orang. Karna hal tersebut dapat merenggut korban jiwa dan harta, kondisi ini sering terjadi di lingkungan kita.

Pada tugas akhir ini penulis tertarik untuk merancang dan melestarikan sebua sistem yang dapat membantu manusia untuk menciptakan suasana keamanan kendaraan.

Telah di rancang sebuah alat keamanan kendaraan bermotor roda dua berbasis mikrokontroller mengunakan RFID. Secara garis besar rancangan ini terdiri beberapa bagian yaitu, RFID reader, Tag RFID, mikrokontroller, relay dan microkontroller, relay dan LCD untuk menampilkan hasil.

Tujuan dari rancangan ini adalah untuk membuat suatu sistem pengamanan kendaraan bermotor roda dua secara elektronik. Cara kerja alat ini adalah jika tag RFID di dekatkan pada RFID reader yang telah diinisialisasi terlebih dahulu maka sistem akan merespon secara otomatis akan membuka kunci motor dan mesin motor akan hidup maka kendaraan siap di jalankan. Namun jika tag RFID reader tidak kompatibel dengan RFID reader maka sistem tidak aktif.

Kata kunci : Mikrokontroller Arduino Uno
Perancangan Sistem Informasi Penerimaan Siswa Baru Berbasis Web Pada SD Negeri 43 OKU
Authors: Putra Ocka Dharma , Dapiokta Jum
Published: December 2022

Sistem penerimaan siswa baru yang berjalan pada SD Negeri 43 OKU saat ini masih menggunakan sistem manual. Calon siswa harus datang langsung ke sekolah untuk mengetahui informasi pendaftaran, melakukan proses pendaftaran hingga melihat pengumuman hasil seleksi. Hal ini mengakibatkan seringnya terjadi antrian disekolah pada saat jadwal penerimaan. Dari permasalahan tersebut peneliti menawarkan solusi berupa sistem infromasi penerimaan siswa baru yang dibangun menggunakan bahasa pemograman berbasis web sehingga dapat diakses oleh calon siswa melalui jaringan  internet.  Metode  pengembangan  sistem  yang  digunakan  adalah  waterfall.  Dengan  adanya sistem penerimaan berbasis web proses penerimaan akan menjadi lebih mudah dan cepat. Selain itu laporan dapat dibuat secara otomatis oleh sistem.
Analisis dan Perancangan Sistem Informasi Perpustakaan Pada Pesantren Lukmanul Hakim Batumarta II
Authors: Andini Fira Suci , Apandi Diko , Muris Anggraeni Agustin
Published: December 2022

Sejalan dengan perkembangan teknologi, pengelolaan perpustakaan telah berubah dari cara manual menjadi pengelolaan berbasis teknologi. Dengan penggunaan pengelolaan sistem informasi perpustakaan, pengelolaan data akan menjadi lebih mudah, kesalahan penginputan data dan terjadinya data rangkap dapat diminimalisasi. Namun hasil observasi lapangan ditemukan bahwa dalam pengelolaan perpustakaan masih menerapkan cara manual, untuk itu perlu adanya analisis dan perancangan sistem informasi perpustakaan dengan tujuan untuk memperbaiki dan membuat pekerjaan menjadi lebih cepat sehingga tidak terjadi hambatan dan kendala dalam pencarian buku, peminjaman buku, pengembalian buku, dan lain-lain.
Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Kemampuan Akademik Mahasiswa Menggunakan Metode Logika Fuzzy
Authors: Erich Erich , Rahman Abdul , Destiarini Destiarini
Published: December 2022

Perkembangan Teknologi  Informasi dan Komunikasi pada era 4.0 memanfaatkan Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi, kecepatan, kemudahan menjadi dasar didalam mengembangkan sebuah  sistem yang dapat digunakan untuk menunjang pekerjaan dalam dalam kegiatan sehari-hari. Didalam pengambilan keputusan kemampuan akademik mahasiswa yaitu pengajar atau pembimbing mengalami kesulitan untuk menentukan mahasiswa yang berkemampuan tinggi dari banyaknya mahasiswa di kelas berdasarkan nilai Indeks Komulatif (IPK), Absensi, dan Nilai Tugas Akhir. Oleh karenanya diperlukan metode logika fuzzy untuk menentukan kemampuan akademik mahasiswa dengan rule keputusan yang akan dihasikan guna menentukan mahasiswa yang berkemampuan tinggi yang tepat. Teknik pengumpulan data, disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan peneliti dengan metode observasi dan wawancara. Tujuan penelitian adalah: (a) membuat Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Kemampuan Akademik Mahasiswa Mengunakan Metode Logika Fuzzy (b) membantu kemampuan analisa dan pembuatan aplikasi  menggunakan komputerisasi yang baik (c) untuk mengukur kemampuan mahasiswa dalam menempuh perkuliahan pada  Program Studi Informatika Fakultas Teknik dan Komputer Universitas Baturaja.
The Influence of the Digital Word on Student’s Motoric
Authors: Vijjani Chindy Octa
Published: December 2022

Technology is a science that provides facilities or systems that aim to provide convenience and comfort to mankind. Technology is the development of science, especially in the world of education. With the development of technology that can be used by mankind, especially for students. There are so many benefits of technological developments that can be obtained, such as: can add information, facilitate access to learning, and so on. But behind the benefits that have been obtained, of course there are tribulations that follow. Many students misuse this technological development so that it makes students experience a decline in learning, stunted motor development due to misuse of technology.
Systematic Literature Review: Penggunaan Algoritma K-Means Untuk Clustering di Indonesia dalam Bidang Pendidikan
Authors: Kamila Cahya
Published: December 2022

K-Means is a non-hierarchical data clustering method that can group data into several clusters based on data similarity, so that data with the same characteristics are grouped in one cluster and data with different characteristics are grouped in another cluster. The K-Means method can be used to process various data, including for clustering in the field of education. The use of the K-Means algorithm has been widely carried out but not many activities have been handled and are only often used for selection or acceptance activities and the use of attributes that must be reproduced to get optimal results. In this study, we will review various papers that perform clustering using the K-Means method for research in the field of education. Based on our research, papers related to the use of the K-Means algorithm for clustering in education have proved feasible and useful for future research. So it can be concluded that the K-Means method has been tested to be used for clustering in the field of education and the K-Means method can be useful in many aspects of education, both having an impact on educators, students and other educational aspects.
MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS ANDROID PADA MATA KULIAH PERIPHERAL DAN TROEBLESHOOT
Authors: Wijaya Johan Eka , Isa Yamanto , Sari Meliana
Published: December 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan Media Pembelajaran Berbasis Android  pada mata kuliah Peripheral and Troebleshoot. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian Research and Development (R&D). Metode yang digunakan adalah metode prosedural dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa angket. Dari hasil expert review, ahli media memberikan nilai 87% dengan kategori “Baik Sekali”. Ahli desain memberikan nilai 78% dengan kategori “Baik”. Dan ahli materi memberikan nilai 76% dengan kategori “Baik”. Pada uji coba produk skala perorangan dengan objek penelitian 3 orang responden yaitu mahasiswa semester II kelas A.2.1 pada mata kuliah Peripheral and Troubleshoot diperoleh nilai 89,75% dengan kategori “Baik Sekali”. Uji coba kelompok kecil dengan objek penelitian 6 orang responden yaitu mahasiswa semester II kelas A.2.1 pada mata kuliah Peripheral and Troubleshoot memperoleh nilai 86,40% dengan kategori “Sangat Baik”. Kemudian dilakukan uji coba skala besar dengan objek penelitian 23 orang sebagai responden yaitu mahasiswa semester II kelas A.2.2 pada mata kuliah Peripheral and Troubleshoot memperoleh nilai 80,16% dengan kategori “Baik”. Data hasil penelitian dianalisis dengan menggunakan rumus persentase. Hasil perolehan data uji coba produk menunjukkan tingkat kelayakan produk dalam kriteria “Baik”.
MULTIMEDIA BERBASIS ANDROID DENGAN APP INVENTOR PADA MATA KULIAH BAHASA PEMROGRAMAN
Authors: Yunarti Yelmi Yunarti , Purnama Ayu , Al Kodri Muhammad Nang
Published: December 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan media pembelajaran berbasis android dengan menggunakan App Inventor pada mata kuliah bahasa pemrograman. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan penelitian research and development (R&D). Model yang digunakan model prosedural dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa angket. Data hasil penelitian dianalisis  dengan menggunakan rumus persentase, dari hasil uji coba ahli media memberikan nilai 86%, dengan predikat “baik sekali”. Ahli desain meberikan nilai 79,30% dengan predikat “baik”. ahli materi meberikan nilai 81,90% dengan predikat “baik”. Pada uji coba produk per orangan (one to one) dengan objek 3 orang mahasiswa diperoleh nilai 92,97% dengan predikat “baik sekali”. Pada uji coba kelompok kecil (small group) dengan objek 6 orang mahasiswa diperoleh nilai 86,37%  dengan predikat “ baik sekali”. Uji coba lapangan (field test) dengan objek 15 orang mahasiswa diperoleh nilai 81,51% dengan predikat “baik”. hasil uji coba produk menunjukkan tingkat kelayakan produk dengan kriteria baik dan layak digunakan pada mata kuliah bahasa pemrograman.
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Matematika Kelas XI Berbasis Android
Authors: Aprima Desy
Published: December 2022

This study aims to develop an android-based learning class XI mathematics learning media to support the mathematics learning process both online and face-to-face.  This research type was Research and Development (R&D). The steps of the development procedure including: the design stage, the production stage, and the evaluation stage.  The subjects in this study were validated in the early stages by experts (design experts, media experts, and subject matter expert).  Then proceed with individual-scale product trials, small group-scale trials and field trials.  Data collection techniques in this study used a questionnaire.  Questionnaires are used to obtain information and data to measure the feasibility of the resulting product.  Based on the assessments made by experts, the average percentages were: design experts (79.17), media experts (80.09), subject matter experts (82.09).  So, from the overall average value, it can be concluded that on the validation the experts get the eligibility criteria ”Good”.  Based on the results of field trials, the percentages obtained are: individual scale (82.33) small scale (82.44), large scale (82.91).  So, it can be concluded that the overall average value of the percentage of field trials on the respondents obtained the eligibility criteria of ”Very Good”.  In other words, the media developed in this study was considered feasible and very good for use in learning mathematics.