bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Preparation of Calcium Carbonate from Cockle Shells as Fillers in Natural Rubber
Authors: Pianhanuruk Ekkawit , Sookyung Uraiwan
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this research is to study the preparation of calcium carbonate from cockle shells by precipitation method and compare it to calcium carbonate from high temperature heating, commercial calcium carbonate, and cockle shell powder. The properties of the vulcanized natural rubber mixed with different types of calcium carbonate were observed. It appeared that the precipitated calcium carbonate delivered the best properties (hardness, 300% modulus, tensile strength, elongation at break, tear strength, and abrasion resistance), followed by the high temperature heated calcium carbonate, the commercial calcium carbonate, and the cockle shell powder, respectively. This result corresponded to the morphology from the scanning electron microscope (SEM); the precipitated calcium carbonate had crystalline form and the most uniform particle size, followed by the high temperature heated calcium carbonate, the commercial calcium carbonate, and the cockle shell powder. In particular, the cockle shell powder was composed of large and small particles dispersed over a wide range, which brought about the weak point of vulcanized rubber and caused the lowest properties of the vulcanized rubber mixed with cockle shell powder.
Proteolipid Protein–Induced Mouse Model of Multiple Sclerosis Requires B Cell–Mediated Antigen Presentation
Authors: Wilhelm Connor R , Upadhye Mohit A , Eschbacher Kathryn L , Karandikar Nitin J , Boyden Alexander W
Published: August 2023

The pathogenic role B cells play in multiple sclerosis is underscored by the success of B cell depletion therapies. Yet, it remains unclear how B cells contribute to disease, although it is increasingly accepted that mechanisms beyond Ab production are involved. Better understanding of pathogenic interactions between B cells and autoreactive CD4 T cells will be critical for novel therapeutics. To focus the investigation on B cell:CD4 T cell interactions in vivo and in vitro, we previously developed a B cell–dependent, Ab-independent experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) mouse model driven by a peptide encompassing the extracellular domains of myelin proteolipid protein (PLPECD). In this study, we demonstrate that B cell depletion significantly inhibited PLPECD-induced EAE disease, blunted PLPECD-elicited delayed-type hypersensitivity reactions in vivo, and reduced CD4 T cell activation, proliferation, and proinflammatory cytokine production. Further, PLPECD-reactive CD4 T cells sourced from B cell–depleted donor mice failed to transfer EAE to naive recipients. Importantly, we identified B cell–mediated Ag presentation as the critical mechanism explaining B cell dependence in PLPECD-induced EAE, where bone marrow chimeric mice harboring a B cell–restricted MHC class II deficiency failed to develop EAE. B cells were ultimately observed to restimulate significantly higher Ag-specific proliferation from PLP178–191–reactive CD4 T cells compared with dendritic cells when provided PLPECD peptide in head-to-head cultures. We therefore conclude that PLPECD-induced EAE features a required pathogenic B cell–mediated Ag presentation function, providing for investigable B cell:CD4 T cell interactions in the context of autoimmune demyelinating disease.
Effectiveness of Video-assisted Anal Fistula Treatment (VAAFT) and Its Adjuncts in the Treatment of a Cohort of Patients with Recurrent Fistula-in-ano
Authors: Gunasekharan Vaishnavi , Kumaran Nanthesh S. , Krishnan Anjali L. , Samuel Sanju , Vasudevan Pillai Anoop , Menon Riju Ramachandran
Published: August 2023

Recurrence of disease after surgery for fistula occurs in approximately 30%–40% of patients. Treatment of a recurrent fistula has an increased risk of failure and further recurrence. The aim of this study was to find out the effectiveness of video-assisted anal fistula treatment (VAAFT) in the treatment of recurrent fistula and also to compare the effect of the two adjuvants, fibrin and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), in reducing recurrence in a recurrent fistula. A retrospective observational study was done on a cohort of patients with fistula-in-ano being treated at our center between 2015 and 2021. Of 85 patients that underwent VAAFT, 36 had recurrent disease and were allotted to two groups, one group receiving fibrin and the other PRF. Details of patients were collected from the hospital database and by telephonic interview. To test the statistical significance of the difference in the proportion of categorical variables between two groups, chi-square test was used and Mann–Whitney U test for the difference in the mean-time of healing between two groups. Recurrence rate following VAAFT in patients with recurrent fistula-in-ano in our series was found to be 25%. A significant reduction in recurrence was noted in patients who received PRF as adjunct when compared to patients who received fibrin glue as adjunct (P = 0.0023). VAAFT is an excellent cost-effective choice for the management of recurrent fistula-in-ano. Use of PRF along with VAAFT improves the outcome of the procedure.
Sporadic form of Glomerulocystic Kidney Disease in a Child: A Case Report
Authors: Kaur Navpreet , Pradeep D , Nada Ritambhra , Bhatia Anmol , Dawman Lesa , Tiewsoh Karalanglin
Published: August 2023

Glomerulocystic kidney disease (GCKD) is a rare form of cystic renal disease. We report a four-week-old baby girl born to non-consanguineous parents; their antenatal third-trimester ultrasound showed severe oligohydramnios that required amnioinfusion. Post-natal ultrasound examination showed few tiny cysts (2-3mm) involving the cortices in bilateral kidneys. Kidney biopsy showed dilatation of Bowman’s space and cystically dilated glomeruli, suggestive of GCKD. Whole exome sequencing revealed no pathogenic or likely pathogenic variant.
Annular Pigmented Actinic Keratosis Mimicking Lentigo Maligna Melanoma in a 75-Year-Old Female
Authors: Pathave Hari
Published: August 2023

Pigmented actinic keratosis (PAK) is an uncommon variant of actinic keratosis that can mimic different pigmented lesions, which may be benign or malignant. The diagnosis of PAK is often challenging because of overlapping features with lentigo maligna melanoma (LMM). Clinically, lesions of both conditions almost look similar; the diagnoses must be established histologically and with the help of immunostaining whenever needed. The distinction between a large PAK and LMM is important because their prognosis and management differ. We present a 75-year-old female with annular brown-to-black-colored maculo-plaque on forehead having clinical suspicious of melanocytic malignancy; which was diagnosed with a PAK on biopsy with help of histopathology and confirmed with Melan A/MART-1 immunostaining.
Cognitive Decline among Older Adults who Developed Acute Coronary Syndrome During Hospitalization for Non-cardiac Illness
Authors: Vijayakumar Priya , David Arun , Vijayakumar M.
Published: August 2023

Background:

Atypical presentations of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) delay its recognition and treatment in the elderly patients. Functional decline and delirium which are common to the elderly during hospitalization, leads to cognitive impairment and poor health outcomes. Steps taken for its prevention is usually not considered the top priority by the cardiologist. The present study was conducted to identify cognitive decline among elderly patients who developed ACS during hospitalization for noncardiac illness and their outcome.

Materials and Methods:

Three hundred and ten elderly patients above 60 years of age with ACS were included from June 26, 2020 to October 13, 2020. Subjects were divided into those admitted primarily due to an ACS (Group I, n = 94) and those developing ACS following admission for noncardiac illness (Group II, n = 216). Co-morbidities, medications, investigations, management, clinical outcome, and Montreal Cognitive Assessment scale were compared between the two groups at the time of admission, after 30 days and after 6 months.

Results:

Majority of the subjects were admitted due to acute kidney injury (27.1%) in Group II and had a non-ST elevation ACS (90.2%). Optimum management was given to a lesser extent due to the clinical condition of these patients. Poor clinical outcome, cognitive impairment during hospitalization and cognitive decline during follow-up was more in Group II.

Conclusion:

Clinicians must be vigilant for the development of cognitive impairment and cognitive decline when an elderly patient is admitted to the hospital, as early detection and optimum management provides better clinical and cognitive outcome.
Use of ultrasound in pediatric airway
Authors: Eeshwar M. V. , Metta Rajasekhar , Biyani Ghansham
Published: August 2023

Despite few inherent issues, ultrasound (US) has emerged as a new frontier in the assessment and management of pediatric airway due to easy availability of US machines in operation theaters, noninvasive and radiation-free properties, and reproducibility. In this narrative review, we discussed the ergonomics and equipment needed to perform the airway scan, types of scans performed and their clinical applications, normal appearance of airway structures, and important clinical applications of US in the management of pediatric airway. The greatest advantage of US lies in accurate location of cricothyroid membrane and tracheal rings, in measuring the narrowest part of the airway (cricoid) to determine the size of the endotracheal tube, to rule out esophageal intubation, and in assessing the movements of the vocal cords, among others. In our view, upper airway US is a convenient, cost-effective, noninvasive, first-line airway assessment tool which is dynamic in nature. It can be used preoperatively, intraoperatively for real-time guidance in performing interventional procedures, and in the postoperative period.
Strategies to Improve Smoking Cessation for Participants in Lung Cancer Screening Program: Analysis of Factors Associated with Smoking Cessation in Korean Lung Cancer Screening Project (K-LUCAS)
Authors: Kim Yeol , Lee Jaeho , Lee Eunju , Lim Juntae , Kim Yonghyun , Lee Choon-Taek , Jang Seung Hun , Paek Yu-Jin , Lee Won-Chul , Lee Chan Wha , Kim Hyae Young , Goo Jin Mo , Choi Kui Son , Park Boyoung , Lee Duk Hyoung , Seo Hong Gwan
Published: August 2023

Purpose Smoking cessation intervention is one of the key components of successful lung cancer screening program. We investigated the effectiveness and related factors of smoking cessation services provided to the participants in a population-based lung cancer screening trial.Materials and Methods The Korean Lung Cancer Screening Project (K-LUCAS) is a nationwide, multi-center lung cancer screening trial that evaluates the feasibility of implementing population-based lung cancer screening. All 5,144 current smokers who participated in the K-LUCAS received a mandatory smoking cessation counseling. Changes in smoking status were followed up using a telephone survey in 6 months after lung cancer screening participation. The lung cancer screening’s impact on smoking cessation is analyzed by variations in the smoking cessation interventions provided in screening units.Results Among 4,136 survey responders, participant’s motivation to quit smoking increased by 9.4% on average after lung cancer screening. After 6 months from the initial screening, 24.3% of participants stopped smoking, and 10.6% of participants had not smoked continuously for at least 6 months after screening. Over 80% of quitters stated that participation in lung cancer screening motivated them to quit smoking. Low-cost public smoking cessation program combined with lung cancer screening increased the abstinence rates. The smokers were three times more likely to quit smoking when the smoking cessation counseling was provided simultaneously with low-dose computed tomography screening results than when provided separately.Conclusion A mandatory smoking cessation intervention integrated with screening result counselling by a physician after participation in lung cancer screening could be effective for increasing smoking cessation attempts.
Ethical Considerations of Climate Justice and International Air Travel in Short-Term Electives in Global Health
Authors: Dhawan Adriana , Rammelkamp Zoe , Kayandabila Johnstone , Surapaneni Vishnu Laalitha
Published: August 2023

In July 2022, the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Green Task Force advocated to acknowledge the health impacts of climate change, particularly on those in low- and middle-income countries, and called on global health organizations to act. Simultaneously, academic medical centers are resuming Short-Term Electives in Global Health (STEGH) as travel restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic ease in most countries. International flights by trainees from academic medical centers in high-income countries (HIC) on these electives encapsulate the climate injustice of who generates carbon emissions and who bears the impacts of climate change. Using “decolonization” and “decarbonization” as guiding principles, we suggest several strategies that global medical education programs in HIC could implement. First, restructure rotations to halt STEGH with minimal benefit to host institutions, optimize trainee activities while abroad, and lengthen rotation duration. Second, programs can calculate the carbon impact of their STEGH and implement concrete measures to cut emissions. Finally, we urge academic medical centers to promote climate-resilient healthcare infrastructure in host countries and advocate for climate solutions on the global stage.
Resurgence of Malaria Transmission and Incidence after Withdrawal of Indoor Residual Spraying in the District of Koulikoro, Mali
Authors: Keïta Moussa , Sissoko Ibrahim , Sogoba Nafomon , Konaté Moussa , Diawara Sory Ibrahim , Kané Fousseyni , Thiam Salif , Touré Mahamoudou , Konaté Drissa , Diakité Mahamadou , Beier John C. , Doumbia Seydou
Published: August 2023

In Mali, malaria vector control relies mostly on long-lasting insecticidal nets and indoor residual spraying (IRS). From 2008 to 2016, an IRS program was implemented in the district of Koulikoro. After a significant reduction in malaria indicators, IRS was stopped in 2016. This study evaluated the effect of IRS withdrawal on entomological parameters of malaria transmission and incidence in children aged 6 months to 10 years in the district of Koulikoro. Entomological parameters of malaria transmission during the last year of IRS implementation in 2016 were compared with those obtained 2 years after IRS withdrawal in 2018 in two villages of Koulikoro. Mosquito vectors were collected by mouth aspiration and pyrethrum spray catches in the villages to monitor these transmission parameters. A sharp increase (10.8 times higher) in vector abundance after IRS withdrawal was observed. The infection rate of Anopheles gambiae sensu lato to Plasmodium falciparum increased from zero during IRS implementation to 14.8% after IRS withdrawal. The average entomological inoculation rate, which was undetectable before, was 1.22 infected bites per person per month 2 years after IRS was withdrawn, and the cumulative malaria incidence rate observed after IRS was 4.12 times (15.2% versus 3.7%) higher than that observed in 2016 in the villages before IRS withdrawal. This study showed a resurgence of malaria transmission and incidence in the Koulikoro health district after IRS was withdrawn. Thus, to manage the potential consequences of malaria transmission resurgence, alternative approaches are needed when stopping successful malaria control interventions.
Retrospective Review of Blood Culture-Confirmed Cases of Enteric Fever in Navi Mumbai, India: 2014–2018
Authors: Jayaprasad Niniya , Borhade Priyanka , LeBoa Christopher , Date Kashmira , Joshi Shrikrishna , Shimpi Rahul , Andrews Jason R. , Luby Stephen P. , Hoffman Seth A.
Published: August 2023

India has one of the highest estimated burdens of enteric fever globally. Prior to the implementation of Typbar-TCV typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV) in a public sector pediatric immunization campaign in Navi Mumbai, India, we conducted a retrospective review of blood culture-confirmed cases of typhoid and paratyphoid fevers to estimate the local burden of disease. This review included all blood cultures processed at a central microbiology laboratory, serving multiple hospitals, in Navi Mumbai (January 2014–May 2018) that tested positive for either Salmonella Typhi or Salmonella Paratyphi A. Of 40,670 blood cultures analyzed, 1,309 (3.2%) were positive for S. Typhi (1,201 [92%]) or S. Paratyphi A (108 [8%]). Culture positivity was highest in the last months of the dry season (April–June). Our findings indicate a substantial burden of enteric fever in Navi Mumbai and support the importance of TCV immunization campaigns and improved water, sanitation, and hygiene.
Post-Discharge Risk of Mortality in Children under 5 Years of Age in Western Kenya: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Kwambai Titus K. , Kariuki Simon , Smit Menno R. , Nevitt Sarah , Onyango Eric , Oneko Martina , Khagayi Sammy , Samuels Aaron M. , Hamel Mary J. , Laserson Kayla , Desai Meghna , ter Kuile Feiko O.
Published: August 2023

Limited evidence suggests that children in sub-Saharan Africa hospitalized with all-cause severe anemia or severe acute malnutrition (SAM) are at high risk of dying in the first few months after discharge. We aimed to compare the risks of post-discharge mortality by health condition among hospitalized children in an area with high malaria transmission in western Kenya. We conducted a retrospective cohort study among recently discharged children aged < 5 years using mortality data from a health and demographic surveillance system that included household and pediatric in-hospital surveillance. Cox regression was used to compare post-discharge mortality. Between 2008 and 2013, overall in-hospital mortality was 2.8% (101/3,639). The mortality by 6 months after discharge (primary outcome) was 6.2% (159/2,556) and was highest in children with SAM (21.6%), followed by severe anemia (15.5%), severe pneumonia (5.6%), “other conditions” (5.6%), and severe malaria (0.7%). Overall, the 6-month post-discharge mortality in children hospitalized with SAM (hazard ratio [HR] = 3.95, 2.60–6.00, P < 0.001) or severe anemia (HR = 2.55, 1.74–3.71, P < 0.001) was significantly higher than that in children without these conditions. Severe malaria was associated with lower 6-month post-discharge mortality than children without severe malaria (HR = 0.33, 0.21–0.53, P < 0.001). The odds of dying by 6 months after discharge tended to be higher than during the in-hospital period for all children, except for those admitted with severe malaria. The first 6 months after discharge is a high-risk period for mortality among children admitted with severe anemia and SAM in western Kenya. Strategies to address this risk period are urgently needed.
Case Report: Semi-Ex Vivo Hepatectomy Combined with Autologous Liver Transplantation for Alveolar Echinococcosis in Children
Authors: Xia Pan , Wang Xiang-Qian , Tian Qing-Shan , Shang-Guan Chao-Liang , Zhu Hai-Hong
Published: August 2023

Hepatic alveolar echinococcosis (AE) is a zoonotic disease caused by the metacestode of Echinococcus multilocularis. Although surgical resection is the optimal treatment for hepatic AE, some patients with hepatic AE located in special introhepatic sites cannot be radically cured by conventional surgery. Here, we report that a 10-year-old female patient was admitted to the hospital with occupying liver lesions for 6 months. Computed tomography examination showed irregular mixed-density masses in the right lobe and caudate lobe of the liver, with partial invasion of the right hepatic artery, right hepatic vein, and right branch of the portal vein. The patient was preoperatively diagnosed with hepatic AE, which cannot be cured by conventional liver lobectomy. The patient underwent semi-ex vivo liver resection with autologous liver transplantation (second hepatic portal reconstruction, posterior hepatic inferior vena cava repair, and hepatic artery repair) and biliary-intestinal anastomosis. After hospital discharge, she has kept living a healthy life without disease recurrence for 13 months until the end of the last follow-up. This case shows that semi-ex vivo hepatectomy with autologous liver transplantation might be a feasible and safe choice for certain patients with AE located in special introhepatic sites, which has provided novel experiences for the surgical treatment of hepatic AE.
Developing Task Persistence Skills in College Students with Hard of Hearing Using Strategic Content Learning
Authors: Onyishi Charity Neejide
Published: August 2023

Poor task persistence is a major inhibitor of effective learning among students with hearing impairment. This study investigated the effect of strategic content learning (SCL) on poor task persistence of students with hearing loss in Nigeria. The study adopted a pretest-posttest control group design.  A total of 117 participants from four special schools for hearing impaired in South-East Nigeria completed a task persistence scale at pre-treatment, post-treatment, and follow-up. Intervention was carried out for nine weeks using strategic content learning program manual. Data collected were analyzed using repeated-measures analysis of variance, chi-square, and t-test. Results revealed that task persistence of hearing impaired college students of SCL group were significantly improved compared to those in waitlist control group at the end of the intervention. Follow-up tests conducted after three months and six months revealed that the significant improvement in task persistence of participants in the experimental group was sustained. Result of the current study show that SCL is an effective strategy straining approach that can improve students’ task persistence in different areas of learning. Further studies could be conducted in Nigeria and other countries to investigate the efficacy of SCL in improving self-efficacy and volition among diverse populations of students.
Techniques Self-Regulated Learning To Improve Self-Regulated Learning and Students' Learning Independence in Online Learning Situations Covid The -19
Authors: Darminto Eko , Muhamad Khoirudin
Published: August 2023

Ability Self-regulated learning and independent learning are needed for humans throughout their life. However, the students of SMP Sunan Ampel Porong do not yet have optimal learning independence. the study aims to improve self-regulated learning and increase the learning independence of Sunan Ampel Porong Junior High School students in online learning situations during the Covid-19, through the application of Self-Regulated Learning. This research uses experimental research, the method used is quasi-experimental research design with non-equivalent control group design. The research sample consisted of sixty-nine students of SMP Sunan Ampel Porong with two classes, the experimental class, and the control class. Data on self-regulated learning and learning independence of students were collected using observation, interviews, questionnaires, and document scrutiny techniques guidance instruments self-regulated learning. Furthermore, the data were analyzed quantitatively. Based on the post-test t-test of the ability Self Regulated Learning, it is known that the average learning outcomes of the experimental class are greater than that of the control class. From the table, it is known that the value of t count > t table. achievement scores' self-regulated learning in the experimental class and the control class. While the post-test t-test of learning independence of the experimental class is known to have an average learning outcome of the experimental class is greater than that of the control class. From the table, it is known that the value of t count > t table. It can be concluded that there are significant differences in the scores of students' independent learning outcomes in the experimental class and the control class.
A Content Analysis of Sports Summer Camp Curriculum for Elementary School Students by the Perspective of Multiple Intelligence Theory
Authors: Al Ardha Muchamad Arif , Yang Chung Bing , Lin Wei Jhe , Nurhasan Nurhasan , Hartoto Setiyo , Indahwati Nanik , Kartiko Dwi Cahyo , Muhammad Heryanto Nur , Khory Fifukha Dwi , Ristanto Kolektus Oky , Rizki Ainun Zulfikar
Published: August 2023

Sedentary behavior and obesity are becoming international concerns. Children spent less time in physical activity and sports due to several reasons. Changing children’s behavior should involve a holistic approach. Furthermore, multiple intelligence could contribute to promoting active children's behavior. This study aimed to evaluate the content of the sports summer camp curriculum which was developed by multiple intelligence theory. Moreover, the effect on children's behavior was observed in the implementation of the curriculum. This research was conducted by a qualitative-quantitative combination research design (mixed method). There were 82 elementary school students (age 9.70 ± 1.18 years old) who participated as a research sample with the approval of their parents. As a result, there were eight intelligence profiles that were implemented into this curriculum. The intelligence was bodily-kinesthetic, linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, visual-spatial, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalist. Furthermore, based on their multiple intelligence profile, bodily-kinesthetic performed excellently in every activity. In addition, there is no significant difference in students’ involvement among multiple intelligence groups during the summer camp (Sig. >0.05). In conclusion, each intelligence was involved in the activity. Furthermore, each multiple intelligence group could involve in every activity.
Exploration of Physics Concepts in Several Game Rides at Surabaya Prestasi Park
Authors: Dimas Ari Pratama  , Alvin Khoirun Niza  , Dwikoranto  , Binar Kurnia Prahani
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this research is to find out the concept of physics in the game rides in Surabaya Prestasi Park and provide information through photos taken directly to readers. In this article the experimental method used is direct observation, documentation, and analysis (literature study) as a form of data collection. In this article, four physics concepts are found in the game rides, namely swings, slides, and seesaws in the form of simple harmonic motion concepts, energy, force, and levers. When playing swing there is a concept of physics that occurs in the motion of the swing, namely simple harmonic motion and the energy contained therein. In the slide there are physics concepts namely frictional force, energy concept and inclined plane. On the seesaw there is the concept of a lever. From this article it can be concluded that the rides at Surabaya Prestasi Park have a lot to do with physics concepts, including the concepts of simple harmonic motion, energy, force, and levers through personal documentation with direct observation so that apart from playing, children indirectly have learned the concept of physics so as to increase knowledge and insight
Exploration of Socio-Scientific Issues through Coffee Brewing Methods to Explore Physics Literacy
Authors: Aviandari Silvi , Suprapto Nadi , Arymbekov Beken
Published: August 2023

The taste of coffee is not only influenced by the type of coffee but also by the brewing methods. The phenomenon of brewing coffee is an interesting scientific phenomenon that can be used as a Socio-scientific Issues (SSI) theme. SSI are social issues that exist in society, contain the basis of science, and in their resolution trigger dialogue, discussion and debate. The purpose of this study is to determine the level of science literacy as an impact of SSI exploration on the phenomenon of coffee brewing methods. This research uses qualitative methods and is conducted at SK Coffee Lab Kediri with baristas as the source of information. Interviews are arranged based on indicators of science literacy with four main components, knowledge of science, the investigation nature of science, science as a way of thinking, and the interaction of science, technology, and society. Based on this research, the results were obtained that baristas at SK Coffee Lab have a sufficient level of physics science literacy with a percentage of 70%. While the descriptions of each indicator are as follows: the indicator of knowledge of science scored 75% with good criteria, the indicator of the investigation nature of science scored 75% with good criteria, on the indicator of science as a way of thinking scored 80% with good criteria and on indicators of the interaction of science, technology and society scored 80% with good criteria.
Development of Scientific-Based Thematic Worksheets to Improve Cognitive and Language Abilities of Children Aged 5-6 Years
Authors: Prawiro Mawarti Nyoto , Hendratno  , Purwoko Budi
Published: August 2023

This study introduces a novel approach by utilizing distinct thematic worksheets with a scientific framework to actively engage 5-6-year-old children in critical thinking through the scientific process. The worksheets appreciate cognitive development, analytical skills, and higher-order thinking. This innovative method encourages active participation and the development of cognitive and analytical abilities in children. The research focuses on the development of scientific-based thematic worksheets to enhance the cognitive and language abilities of 5-6-year-old children in PAUD, specifically at the Soleh Children Education Park (TAPAS) in Taman District, Sidoarjo Regency. The study employed a quantitative approach with a one-group pretest-posttest design, involving 21 children as research participants. The development process followed the Research and Development (R&D) framework, comprising 10 stages. Data collection included the validation of the worksheets by subject matter and media experts to assess their feasibility. The findings highlight the effectiveness of the scientific-based thematic worksheets, as demonstrated by significant improvements in the cognitive and language abilities of the 5-6-year-old students at TAPAS. Overall, this study contributes to early childhood education by introducing an innovative educational resource that enhances critical thinking skills and promotes deeper understanding among young learners.
The Effect of Etnographic-Based Outdoor Learning Methods on Learning Activities Class V Elementary School in Social Sciences
Authors: Primaniarta M Gita , Subroto Waspodo Tjipto , Jacky M
Published: August 2023

he ethnographic-based Outdoor learning method is a learning method that conducts learning outside the classroom with a cultural approach in an area. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the Outdoor learning method on the activities of fifth grade students. The type of experimental method used is True-experimental through the Posttest Only Control Group Design procedure. The population used was class V at SDN Sidotopo Wetan IV and SDN Sidotopo Wetan V. Trials of questionnaire validation tests for 32 respondents with the provisions of tcount>ttable decided that 10 questionnaire were validated and reliable. The class prerequisite test uses the year-end assessment value using the homogeneity test through SPSS 25 with a value of  0.105>0.005 so that it is homogeneous. Testing the hypothesis through the T-test on the analysis of learning activities using numbers obtained a value of 0.002<0.05 so that Ha decision was accepted. . Based on the results of the study, it can be interpreted that the Ethnographic-Based Outdoor learning method has a positive and significant effect on the activities learning of fifth grade students.
Pengaruh Hedonic Shopping Value dan Shopping Lifestyle Terhadap Impulse Buying Pada Konsumen Swalayan Nirmala Brebes
Authors: Iskandar Khalid , Musyafi’ah Ainul , Undartik Sri
Published: August 2023

Riset ini memiliki tujuan untuk menerangkan apakah hedonic shopping value serta shopping lifestyle berpengaruh terhadap impulse buying pada pembeli Swalayan Nirmala Brebes. Penelitian ini mempergunakan metode kuantitatif dengan memberikan kuisioner kepada konsumen melalui link google form. Populasi penelitian ini dilakukan pada pengunjung swalayan yang melakukan pembelian dengan menggunakan sampel 85 responden. Kemudian di uji menggunakan analisis regresi berganda melalui pemakaian spss 25. Hasil tes ini menunjukan secara parsial bahwasanya variable hedonic shopping value dan shopping lifestyle berpengaruh terhadap impulse buying dan penelitian ini membuktikan secara simultan variabel hedonic shopping value dan shopping lifestyle berpengaruh terhadap impulse buying.
Pengaruh Kualitas Produk, Harga dan Brand Ambassador terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Produk Lipstik pada Madame Gie Official Shop di Marketplace Shopee
Authors: Indriati Ellen , Veronica Anggie , Sibarani Mentiana
Published: August 2023

Lifestyle factors that require humans to look beautiful and perfect make cosmetics one of the things that women must have. Even though it’s still a pandemic, the demand for cosmetic products is increasing, this is evidenced by the increasing sales of cosmetic products every year. Especially now that shopping is easier because it is supported by marketplace, one of them is Shopee which is in great demand by women and the average person who likes Shopee is the millennial generation and Z generation. Many local cosmetic products in Indonesia are starting to appear every year and flood the homeland market, one of them is Madame Gie who was born with a beautiful economic main character. In 2015 lipstick became one of the must have cosmetic items for women. As a newcomer, Madame Gie managed to become the top lip cosmetic brand in Shopee. Sometimes Madame Gie also participates in Shopee flash sales to increase sales. The purpose of this study was to determine the magnitude of the influence of price and brand ambassadors on purchase decisions for lipstick products at the official shop on the Shopee marketplace. The type of research chosen by the researcher is Causal Explanatory. The independent variables in this study are product quality, price and brand ambassadors, while the dependent variables is purchasing decisions. Data was collected by distributing questionnaires to female respondents who had bought Madame Gie’s official shop lipstick products in the Shopee marketplace with a total sample of 100 respondents. From the result of the T test, it shows that the price and brand ambassador variables have an effect on purchasing decisions. The influence of the two independent variables on purchasing decisions used in the coefficients of determination formula is 0,397. This means that the effect of price and brand ambassador on purchasing decisions is 39,7%. This research is expected to be input and benefit for the company and further researchers.
HUBUNGAN PERSEPSI SISWA PADA PEMBELAJARAN ONLINE TERHADAP MINAT BELAJAR MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Parwati Kiki , Yono Robert Rizki
Published: August 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui (1) seberapa tinggi persepsi siswa pada proses pembelajaran online di masa pandemi covid-19, (2) seberapa tinggi minat belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran bahasa Indonesia, (3) adakah hubungan yang positif dan signifikan antara persepsi siswa pada proses pembelajaran online terhadap minat belajar bahasa Indonesia pada masa pandemi covid-19. Pendekatan penelitian ini menggunakan kuantitif survei. Variabel penelitian ini yaitu variabel X (persepsi siswa pada proses pembelajaran online) dan variabel Y (minat belajar mata pelajaran bahasa Indonesia pada masa pandemi covid-19). Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner dan dokumentasi. Siswa kelas X SMK Nurul Islam Larangan yang menjadi subjek dalam penelitian ini. Teknik analisis data menggunakan uji validitas, uji realibilitas, uji homogenitas, uji korelasi, dan koefisien determinasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa (1) persepsi siswa pada proses pembelajaran online berada pada kategori sedang, (2) minat belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran bahasa Indonesia berada pada kategori sedang, (3) terdapat hubungan yang positif dan signifikan, serta terdapat hubungan yang kuat atau tinggi antara variabel X dengan variabel Y, yakni jika persepsi siswa positif maka minat belajar juga meningkat, sebaliknya jika persepsi siswa negatif maka minat belajar juga akan menurun.
ANALISIS MAKNA KIAS KUMPULAN PUISI LILIN KARYA WIWIK WINARSIH SEBAGAI ALTERNATIF BAHAN AJAR
Authors: Sulistya Fela , Hidayati Panca Pertiwi , Puspita Yeni Cania
Published: August 2023

Analyzing the meaning of figurative is dif icult for students to learn. Many students still cannotinterpret words that have the connotation of a literary work, especially poetry in the form of song lyrics. So this study aims to describe the meaning of figurative and the types of figurative meanings in dictionthrough semantic analysis on 46 Wiwik Winarsih poetry and to increase understanding in literarylearning which is closely related to the preparation of LKPD used as an alternative material for teachingliterature for class X in high school. This research is descriptive qualitative research, meaning that thewriter analyzes the data and then describes it narratively. The results of the study indicate that thefigurative personification meaning contained is often using the figure of personification which comparesinanimate objects to life like humans. The types of figurative meanings found in figurative languageinclude metaphor as many as 15 data, simile figurative as many as 4 data, personification figurative asmany as 51 data, hyperbole figurative as many as 28 data, and irony figurative as many as 16 data withatotal of the type of figurative meaning in figurative language is 114 data. Based on the results of theLKPD trial for two certified educators at SMAN 1 Margaasih with good category value validation andtested on ten students, one student received a suf icient category score, four students received a goodcategory score, and five students got a very good category scores. Therefore, the analysis results can beused as an alternative literature teaching material in the form of LKPD class X in high school. Keywords: figurative meaning, poetry, teaching materials
Transcriptome analysis reveals the important roles of a two-component system, flagellar assembly, active efflux system and outer membrane proteins in the anti-quinolone ability of Vibrio harveyi from orange-spotted grouper (Epinephelus coioides)
Authors: Tang Xiaochen , Ding Yu
Published: August 2023

The drug resistance of Vibrio harveyi in aquaculture became more severe because the control of Vibriosis depends majorly on the current antibiotics. Transcriptomes of a wild-type strain (VS) and its quinolone-resistant mutants (VR) of V. harveyi were respectively sequenced by RNA-seq technology. A total of 2,082 unigenes were obtained after de novo splicing and assembly. 129 genes were identified with significant differential expression in strain VR compared to strain VS, among which 65 were up-regulated and 64 down-regulated. Then, functional annotation and enrichment analysis of these differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were performed. GO enrichment results showed that DEGs focused mainly on cell structure, substance metabolism, and transporter. COG classification of the DEGs mainly focused on amino acid transport and metabolism, cell wall/membrane biosynthesis, carbohydrate transport and metabolism, ribosomal structure, and biosynthesis. KEGG pathways related to a two-component system, ABC transport system and flagellar assembly (ko02040) were enriched significantly, and 9 genes associated with quinolone-resistance ability, including genes for resistance-related transport proteins, outer membrane proteins, and DNA repair-related proteins were discovered through analysis of the drug-resistance related genes. Ten DEGs (including the above part genes of 9 drug resistance-related genes) in the transcriptome data were taken to analyze their expression with real-time qPCR. The results were the same as the changes of the above transcriptome analysis, further confirming the reliability of the transcriptome sequencing and data analysis. In a word, genes from a two-component system, flagellar assembly, active efflux system and outer membrane proteins take great roles in the quinolone-resistance of V. harveyi. These results provide enough information for further study on the molecular mechanism of quinolone-resistance and give a helpful transcriptomic resource to unravel the contact between quinolone-resistance and metabolic pathways in Vibrios.
Early Medieval Serbs in the Balkans
Authors: Džino Danijel
Published: August 2023

This paper discusses the problem of the appearance of the Serb ethnonym in the Balkans, as evidenced in the ninth-century Frankish Royal Annals and the mid-tenth-century Byzantine treaty De Administrando Imperio. Written evidence is analysed together with available archaeological information in order to criticize currently dominating ideas concerning the Serb migration in the seventh century, as well as to offer different perspectives on the origins of the early medieval Serb ethnonym in the Balkans.
Towards a New—and Broader—History of Hungary’s Troubled Peacemaking
Authors: Ablonczy Balázs , Romsics Gergely
Published: August 2023

This research report presents the endeavors and findings of the Trianon 100 Research Group, which was founded with the support of the Lendület [Momentum] program of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. Based on a survey of over a dozen volumes published by the group and another ten collaborative volumes, as well as numerous essays and articles, the report argues for the possibility of using newer instruments in the historian’s toolbox to tackle controversial issues in modern history from new perspectives. The Trianon 100 Research Group focused in particular on the history of mentalities, the interactions among bodies and individuals at different levels of societal organization (local/regional/national/imperial), and an array of under-researched areas, such as the history of population movements after 1918. The essential aim was to suggest that it might be possible to (re-)write the history of post-World War I peacemaking from a less Westphalian perspective, informed in particular by historical political sociology and social history.
Dynamics of Hydro Landscape in and Around Yamuna River in Parts of Delhi with Special Refrence to Eco Green Areas
Authors:   Head, Department of Landscape Architecture, School of Planning and Architecture New Delhi – 110002, Grover Dr. Aarti , Saini Poonam ,   Research Scholar, Department of Landscape Architecture, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi – 110002, Khalil Faiza ,   Research Scholar, Department of Civil Engineering, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-110002, Mahmood Prof. Gauhar ,   Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-110002
Published: August 2023

The study has been done with the aim to dilute the existing pollution level in the Yamuna River. The study suggests the establishment of water bodies along the river bank, so as to trap the water during peak flood period and its utilization in other seasons. The present study involves dividing the stretch 22km stretch of the river in capital city Delhi into six zones and directs to understand the rivers hydrology and environment on the whole in a stretch from Old Rail Bridge to IP Barrage (ITO area).
Implications of Ownership Certificates that Overlap with Business Use Rights Certificates
Authors: Sanniawati Sanniawati , Muhjad M. Hadin , Yusran Akhmadi
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT Land title certificates are a form of legal certainty provided by the state to its people in relation to land ownership, but legal issues are still common regarding these land title certificates, such as overlapping with other land title certificates and frequent overlaps. with a usufructuary certificate. So that the purpose of this research is to analyze how the position of certificates of ownership rights overlaps with certificates of cultivation rights and how is the legal protection for the ownership of certificates of ownership rights which overlaps with certificates of cultivation rights. The method used in this research is a normative research method. The results of this analysis are that first, the position of ownership certificates with overlapping usufructuary rights means that there is no power and does not provide legal certainty, because the purpose of someone carrying out land registration is to obtain a certificate as a perfect means of proof. Second, the government provides preventive legal protection where before issuing a State Administrative Decree, in this case, the National Land Agency will issue various kinds of announcements intended to give the public the widest possible freedom of information. So that the National Land Agency must be more careful and more selective in carrying out land registration for land rights that will carry out registration and for the community so that they can optimize the use of land owned so that it is not used by other irresponsible parties.
Pode um poeta negro falar?
Authors: Smith Francisco , Fernandes de Quadros Keila de Paula
Published: August 2023

Este artigo faz uma análise da obra poética do autodidata quilombola Rozalvo Farias, homem amazônida e poeta com importante representatividade na comunidade de Tipitinga, no nordeste paraense. A análise se dará com foco nos elementos que constituem alguns de seus poemas, como a fé, a cultura, a memória e a religião, com atenção para as palavras que produzem imagens a partir de dispositivos estéticos, como as figuras de linguagem. Além disso, este estudo traz entrevistas com pessoas do quilombo do Tipitinga, no município de Santa Luzia do Pará. Sendo assim, a análise centra-se-se nos componentes mais recorrentes do texto. Para isso, foram utilizados os aportes teóricos de Geertz (2008), Halbwachs (1990) e Hall (1997) e Portelli (2014).
romance, um diário e alguns eus
Authors: Santos Josalba Fabiana
Published: August 2023

A partir dos pressupostos da autoetnografia resenhados e aplicados por alguns pesquisadores (VERSIANI, 2005; SANTOS, 2016; MANZONI-DE-ALMEIDA, 2021), analiso um diário de leitura escrito por mim mesma a respeito do romance As doenças do Brasil (2021), do escritor português Valter Hugo Mãe. Apesar de não tratar de diários de leitura mas de diários em geral, Philippe Lejeune (2008) auxilia a pensar nas diversas especificidades do gênero. Quanto ao diário de leitura aqui posto, segue algumas questões norteadoras que contribuem para organizar meus sentimentos e pensamentos sobre o romance lido e sobre tudo o mais que ele despertou em mim, das reflexões aos devaneios, e, consequentemente, essas mesmas questões terminam por contribuir para a análise.
Fazer sentido das ficções
Authors: Barbosa Filho José Etham de Lucena , Costa Fabiana Ferreira da
Published: August 2023

Este estudo reúne reflexão teórica e análise de escritos de pesquisa em literatura, e teve como objetivo explorar as possibilidades do Mapeamento da Experiência Estética (MAPEE) proposto por Santos e Costa (2020) como forma de autoetnografia da leitura de textos literários. Para tanto, analisamos MAPEEs produzidos por pesquisadores que exploraram as possibilidades desse instrumento teórico-metodológico, fundamentado na Teoria do Efeito Estético e na Antropologia Literária, de Wolfgang Iser (1996a, 1996b, 2013). Ao fim, pudemos denotar nos textos analisados uma produção de sentidos baseada nos procedimentos de autoreferenciação do repertório dos respectivos leitores-pesquisadores, denotando uma autopercepção de suas experiências estéticas.