bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A comparative study of total body fat percentage, visceral fat percentage and whole body subcutaneous and skeletal fat percentage between patients with depression and normal subjects
Authors: Chakraborty Arijit , Bhattacharyya Sujoy P. , Ghosal Malay K.
Published: October 2023

Background: In today’s world, depression has been named as the foremost public health problem while obesity has reached epidemic proportions in India in the 21st century. A probable association between depression and obesity has been suspected. The quantification of obesity, can be done by various methods such as body mass index (BMI), bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) etc. Among these, BMI and BIA have emerged as well accepted techniques. From impedance measurement values and other data such as a person’s height, weight and body types, it is possible to calculate the percentage of body fat, fat-free mass (skeletal muscles), and other body composition values.
Methods: This was an analytical cross-sectional study. Cases comprised of subjects who were diagnosed with depression but were ‘drug naive’ while the control group comprised of age-matched subjects drawn from the normal population. Measurement of various anthropometric parameters like BMI, total body fat (TBF) %, visceral fat % etc. was carried out among the cases and controls using a portable body fat monitor scan that employed BIA.
Results: BMI, TBF%, visceral fat %, whole body subcutaneous and skeletal fat % were found to be much higher among the cases (subjects with depression) in comparison with the controls (normal subjects), in a statistically significant way.
Conclusions: The study showed that the intrinsic inflammatory potential of obesity coupled with its probable dysregulatory impact on the (hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal) HPA axis was possibly the underlying cause of the elevated anthropometric parameters noted among the cases.
Myoepithelioma of parotid: an unusual clinical entity with immunohistochemistry
Authors: Sharma Sachin , Kashyap Jyoti , Sharma Ankur
Published: October 2023

Myoepithelioma was recognized as a histological distinct entity by World Health organization (WHO) in 1991. Only 1% of all salivary gland neoplasms are myoepithelioma. Most commonly affect parotid in approximately 40%. Myoepithelioma is usually a benign tumour arising from neoplastic myoepithelial cells which lack ductal differentiation. The salivary gland tumors in which the ducts comprise less than 5% of the section are classified as myoepitheliomas and in contrast to pleomorphic adenoma myoepithelioma does not show chondroid or osteoid formation. Immunohistochemical analysis can aid in the diagnosis with immunoreactivity to S-100, P63, Calponin, GFAP and myogenic markers. In this report we present a case of myoepithelioma in retroauricular region.
Enteric fever resembling Malawi-Mozambique outbreak
Authors: Xavier Rose M. , Roni Ajith , Legha R.
Published: October 2023

A 47-year-old male with no known co-morbidities presented with hematochezia and multiple episodes of vomiting. He had a history of high-grade fever with chills, rigor, vomiting, and abdominal pain 3 weeks ago, for which he was treated with 5 days of IV antibiotics in another hospital. Examination revealed tremor, rigidity, hyperreflexia, bradykinesia, and hypophonic monotonous speech. Colonoscopy showed ileocolonic ulcers. Widal came positive. Treated as a case of Enteric fever with neurological complications such as parkinsonism, UMN signs, and gastrointestinal bleeding secondary to an ileal ulcer.
Medical students’ perspectives about traditional and integrated learning programs at University of Bisha, Saudi Arabia
Authors: El-Alashkar Ayman M. , Hashish Abdullah A. , Aboregela Adel , Sonpol Hany , Metwally Ashraf Salah , Sinbel Ahmed , Al-Shahrani Abdullah M.
Published: October 2023

Background: Students’ approaches to learning are central to the process of learning. There is strong debate about the efficiency of traditional learning programs (TLP) and integrated learning programs (ILP) in medical schools. TLP is easy for the students being passive learners and for the tutors playing the role of sage on the stage. ILP is mainly student-centered. It is essential to know the perspectives of medical school students about both programs as they used to apply TLP in the 1st year and started ILP in the 2nd year.
Methods: This study adopted a quantitative research methodology. We addressed the 3rd-year medical students at the College of Medicine, University of Bisha, KSA. An online survey using Google forms was applied for data collection. The study was performed from August 2019 to June 2021.
Results: Agreement with the integrated program (80.8%) exceeded the traditional (48.5%) especially in improving communication skills, dealing with new technologies, reinforcement of competencies in the research field, and to lesser extent for its suitability to be applied in medical schools nowadays, development of desired doctor skills to deal with patients and for provision of good approach for medical practice, and lastly for its suitability to identify and deal with the community needs. There was no statistical significance between the 2 programs regarding support of professionalism values. The disagreement of ILP (19.2%) was much lower than TLP (51.5%).
Conclusions: Integrated learning program becomes an innovative tool for learning in medical schools with excellent compliance among medical students.
Prescribing patterns of antidiabetic drugs and glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes patients visiting tertiary care hospital based in Karachi, Pakistan
Authors: Jamali Asifa , Ram Nanik , Karim Sehrish , Sattar Saadia , Rashid Malik S. , Islam Najmul
Published: October 2023

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a global health concern with elevated blood glucose levels and insulin dysfunction. Our study analyzed antidiabetic drug prescriptions and their effectiveness in managing type 2 diabetes (T2DM) with or without comorbidities. We aimed to gain insights into prescribing practices and efficacy in diverse patient populations.
Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at The Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan, over a three-month period. It analysed prescriptions of anti-diabetic drugs for male and female patients aged 18 years and above with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Patient data, including prescribed drugs, diabetes duration, co-morbid conditions, and HbA1c levels, were reviewed using the hospital's Health Information Management System (HIMS).
Results: Data from 552 diabetic patients were analysed. The mean age of participants with type-2 DM was 58 years, with 53.3% males and 46.7% females. 25.2% had diabetes for 5-10 years. Good glycaemic control was achieved by 48.7% of patients. Metformin (83.9%), dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors (DPP4) inhibitors (61.1%), and sodium-glucose transport 2 inhibitors (SGLT2) inhibitors (54.0%) were the most prescribed medications. Three-drug combinations were predominant (41.5%).
Conclusions: Metformin was the most prescribed monotherapy for T2DM, followed by DPP4 inhibitors and SGLT2 inhibitors. Common combinations included DPP4 inhibitors with metformin, three-drug combinations with metformin, DPP4 inhibitors, and SGLT2 inhibitors, and four-drug combinations with metformin, DPP4 inhibitors, SGLT2 inhibitors, and sulfonylurea. DPP4 inhibitors were commonly used after metformin due to availability and cost-effectiveness. Glucagon-like peptide-1 inhibitors (GLP-1) analogs were less commonly prescribed due to cost, patient preference, and concerns about side effects.
Comparative determination of human health risks associated with consumption of groundwater contaminated with lead in selected areas surrounding the former lead mine in Kabwe and non-mining areas in Lusaka, Zambia
Authors: Siame Tasha , Muzandu Kaampwe , Kataba Andrew , M’Kandawire Ethel
Published: October 2023

Background: This study focused on addressing health risks attributed to lead (Pb) contamination in groundwater, prompted by its known connection to negative health outcomes. It investigated the extent of Pb exposure through groundwater consumption near areas surrounding the former lead mine in Kabwe and non-mining areas in Lusaka, Zambia. The study compared the health risks of consuming Pb-contaminated groundwater in Kabwe's mining vicinity and Lusaka's non-mining areas.
Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study collected 61 borehole samples from both areas and analyzed Pb levels using atomic absorption spectrometry. Health risks were evaluated via estimated daily intakes (EDI), target hazard quotient (THQ), and target cancer risk (TCR) assessments. Statistical analysis employed the Mann-Whitney U test due to non-normal data distribution.
Results: Pb concentrations were significantly higher (p<0.05) in mining areas (median=0.131 mg/l) than in non-mining areas (median=0.071 mg/l). Alarmingly, 91% of mining and 74% of non-mining samples exceeded world health organization limits. Particularly, EDIs for adults and children from mining areas exceeded recommended intakes. However, THQs were <1, indicating no immediate adverse health effects. Equally important, TCRs fell within USEPA's acceptable range, suggesting negligible cancer risk associated with Pb exposure.
Conclusions: The elevated EDIs in both mining and certain non-mining areas suggest potentially toxic health effects. Notably, the THQ values below 1 imply no immediate health risks. TCRs within acceptable limits underscore a minimal cancer risk. As a result, addressing elevated Pb levels in groundwater is critical in both study areas to mitigate potential health effects associated with Pb exposure.
Prevalence and predictors to occurrence of adolescent repeat pregnancy among adolescents attending health facilities in Suna East Sub County-Migori Kenya
Authors: Oyugi Samuel O. , Arudo John O. , Ambetsa Millicent A.
Published: October 2023

Background: A repeat pregnancy at adolescence often comes with much stress and complications. It feeds into a cycle of deprivation that compromises the life of the young mother and her child. Majority of girls might be having one child but many more might be pregnant or having more than one child at that age.
Method: This was a cross sectional mixed method study with semi-structured questionnaires administered to 381 adolescents. Two FGD and 5 key informant interviews were also conducted. Quantitative data was analysed using t-test for continuous variables and chi-square test for categorical data.
Results: The 30.4% of adolescents had repeat pregnancy. Adolescents from Luo ethnic group were 50% less likely to have repeat pregnancy. Those who knew at least one method of family planning were 40% less likely to have repeat pregnancy while those who had more than two sexual partners had higher odds of repeat pregnancy (OR: 2.5; 95% CI: 1.1-5.6; p=0.02). Adolescents who used condoms only sometimes were twice likely to report repeat pregnancy. (OR: 1.7; 95% CI: 1.1-2.7; p=0.01) while those whose mother had a child while under 18 years had 50% chance of having a repeat pregnancy.
Conclusions: The study established a prevalence of repeat pregnancy at 30.4%. There was significant association between ethnicity, level of contraceptive knowledge and having multiple sexual partners to repeat pregnancy. Adolescents with inadequate support and those whose mother had pregnancy when below 18 years were also significantly at risk of repeat pregnancy.
Determinants of immunization coverage among children aged between 12-23 months in Makueni County, Kenya
Authors: Wambua Meshach M. , Nyaberi Jackline M. , Muregi Francis W.
Published: October 2023

Background: Globally, diseases that can be prevented through immunization claim the lives of more than 3 million individuals in the population, 1.5 million of whom are typically children under the age of five. Furthermore, vaccine-preventable diseases are to blame for about 3.5 million with disability worldwide. Only 86% of children worldwide have had vaccinations, making millions of youngsters susceptible to diseases that can be treated or prevented by administering vaccines. Immunization is the only effective way to prevent or treat certain disorders.
Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional design was used. Semi-structured questionnaires given by interviewers to mothers and other caretakers in particular households were used to gather the necessary data. Multi-stage sampling technique was employed to select the questionnaire respondents the study area, a sample size of 384 eligible participants was used to collect quantitative data.
Results: The study’s findings showed that Makueni county had an 82% vaccination coverage rate. This was a sign that the county had fallen short of the goal set by the WHO. From the inferential statistics analysis, there were significant association between vaccine uptake and immunization in all the four objectives examined i.e., p≤0.05.
Conclusions: The study established that immunization coverage is high for children 23 months and below in Makueni County, with socio-demographic characteristics being the most important factor. It is advised that additional efforts be made to increase the uptake of immunization services. Along with improving their knowledge of child immunization, prenatal clinics should focus on improving the mothers’ health-seeking behaviour.
Preparedness and perception of pandemics among medical students
Authors: Sawhney Divya , Goel N. K. , Prashar Savita , Rana Kirtan
Published: October 2023

Background: Infectious diseases continue to pose a serious threat to public health as pandemic or epidemic. Good knowledge about the emerging diseases and perception about the severity of disease is important to control these situations. The current study was undertaken to assess the preparedness of medical students in terms of level of knowledge, perception and willingness to volunteer during pandemics.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 medical students using simple random sampling method. A self-structured and validated questionnaire was used to collect data which was then analyzed using frequencies, mean, t-test, Chi square test and ANOVA.
Results: The overall knowledge scores among majority (59.8%) students belonged to ‘very good’ category while 7.5% obtained ‘unsatisfactory’ scores. Mean scores for knowledge were significantly different in different stratified groups. One third participants were stressful during earlier pandemic. 68.5% strongly stated that being healthy and prior vaccination were important factor for preparedness and willingness to volunteer. Besides personal protective equipment (PPE), separate accommodation and transportation for volunteering duration and psychological support are other crucial factors.
Conclusions: Majority of the students in the study displayed adequate preparedness in terms of knowledge, awareness and willingness during the recent pandemics. However, the level of risk perception was evident. By imparting good knowledge and prior training about the pandemic, preventive strategies, tackling stress and identifying and addressing other relevant issues, medical college students can prove to be an asset for facing a pandemic like situation in our country.
Predisposition of sciatica in different socioeconomic classes: a brief clinical survey
Authors: Aziz Abdul , Rather Shameem Ahmad , Bhat Shabir Ahmad
Published: October 2023

Background: Sciatica became the accepted name for pain radiating from the lower back or buttock into the leg after being distinguished from arthritic hip pain in the 18th century. Several studies suggest strong connection of Socioeconomic status with sciatica. Accurate data on the incidence and prevalence of sciatica is still missing. The objective of this study was to observe a relationship of sciatica patients with their socioeconomic status.
Methods: Sixty (60) diagnosed cases of sciatica selected randomly were interrogated and assessed according to the modified Kuppuswamy’s socioeconomic status (SES) scale.
Results: It was found that 36.6% were belonging to upper-middle class of society, 35% from lower-middle class, 13.8% from upper-lower class, 8.6% from upper class and only 6.9% were belonging to lower socioeconomic class of society.
Conclusions: The current study depicted that the sciatica is more common in middle socioeconomic class followed by upper and lower socioeconomic class respectively.
Barriers to access healthcare among the elderly population in rural regions of India
Authors: Zaidi Ilham , Sharma Twinkle , Chaudhary Shikhar , Alam Ayesha , Anjum Sahifa , Vardha Jagadeeswari
Published: October 2023

Aging care is critical. Hence, the best-known newly developed technologies must be provided to the older population. This paper explains the need for mapping of strategies that must address preventive and promotional care and sickness management, empowering geriatric services, and guaranteeing optimal rehabilitation for the elderly population of India. Databases considered to carry out the literature review was Scopus, PubMed and Web of Science. Scientific articles published in English were only considered. Apart from scientific articles, government report, and newspaper articles, were also reviewed. Data was managed in Mendeley software. Articles based on elderly residing in urban populations and other age groups were excluded from the study. There are multiple barriers between the elderly beneficiaries and the healthcare services which stop the utilization of healthcare services. It can be demographic, aging, geographic, economic, accessibility, psychological, housing, transportation, medical, and social. Financial security is the top reason for not availing of healthcare services, followed by the perception that the ailment is not serious enough. The second reason was the unavailability of accessible healthcare facilities. Therefore, elderly people residing in rural regions, are more prone to varying diseases and are vulnerable to health inequity among other age groups in India. Considering the projected demography, it will only get worse until there is an intervention and feasible infrastructure, healthcare facilities, and services are provided in collaboration with local stakeholders and program monitors.
Preferences for Redistribution in Latin America
Authors: Busso Matías , Ibáñez Ana María , Messina Julián , Quigua Juliana
Published: October 2023

This chapter examines the redistributive preferences of Latin Americans and investigates the factors that shape them. Using a detailed survey in eight Latin American countries, the study sheds new light on redistributive preferences and explores which aspects of redistribution are more popular and among which groups. The roles of selfinterest, perceptions of inequality, values, and the relationship between citizens and the public sphere in shaping attitudes to redistribution are discussed.
Modelado sísmico usando la ecuación de onda fraccionaria, difusiva-propagatoria para el estudio de medios anelásticos: aplicación a trampas petrolíferas y datos VSP
Authors: Cabrera-Zambrano Francisco , Sandoval-Flórez Rómulo , Medina-Torres Leidy Y. , Piedrahita-Escobar Carlos
Published: October 2023

Para la exploración sísmica en la búsqueda de hidrocarburos es importante obtener imágenes del subsuelo con una buena resolución espacial. Las imágenes de las estructuras ubicadas bajo zonas con saturación de gas son por lo general de baja calidad, ya que las ondas sísmicas se atenúan (pierden energía) al propagarse por estos medios. En este trabajo se propone un método de modelado sísmico basado en ecuaciones diferenciales fraccionarias: ecuación difusión-onda, que interpola dos fenómenos físicos: la difusión y la propagación. Esta ecuación se estudia tanto en el dominio temporal como en el dominio de la frecuencia, con el fin de observar su comportamiento en amplitud y fase, cuando la onda se propaga en diferentes materiales anelásticos, con diferentes valores del factor de calidad Q (factor inverso a la atenuación). La ecuación con derivada temporal de orden fraccionario se soluciona numéricamente utilizando un esquema en diferencias finitas, donde se estableció una expresión matemática del criterio de estabilidad y convergencia del método. Se modeló la propagación de las ondas en estructuras con trampas de hidrocarburos donde existe saturación de gas. Además, se comparó una adquisición VSP (perfil sísmico vertical)-cero offset real, en la cual se ubica la fuente en la superficie con los receptores dentro del pozo con los datos obtenidos de la simulación.
Assessment of School Improvement Plan 2013-2015: Basis for the Technical Assistance Plan
Authors: Craus Araceli , Geroso Princess Jeah Marie , Maguate Guarin
Published: October 2023

This study aimed to determine the level of assessment of School Improvement Plan 2013-2015: basis for the Technical Assistance Plan in the Division of Sagay City, Negros Occidental. The respondents of the study were the 72 school heads, 72 teachers-representatives who were member of the school planning team, 72 parents and 25 LGU representatives in the Division of Sagay City. The validated instruments were distributed and discussed during the Focus Group Discussion to the four group of respondents. The study employed the descriptive research design. The processing of data was done with the use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Software.The mean was used to determine the level of assessment of the four groups of respondents in the three phases and when they are grouped according to their profile variables. Mann-Whitney U-Test was used to determine whether or not significant difference existed on the level of assessment of school improvement plan in the three phases when the four group of respondents were grouped and compared according to their profile variables. Qualitative questions were classified, grouped and synthesized based on the magnitude of observation for intervention. Results of the study showed that the level of assessment of the school heads revealed a very high rating in the Assess, Plan and Act phases and when taken as a whole. Teachers rated the three phases in a high level. Parents rated the Assess phase in a high level, while Plan and Act phases in a moderate level. Likewise, LGU representatives rates the Assess phase in a very high level, Plan phase as high level and the Act phase as moderate level. When differences were considered school heads, parents and LGU representatives find no significant difference on the level of assessment on school improvement plan. Teachers revealed a significant difference in the Assess phase when grouped and compared according to position title. For the Plan phase, a significant difference found when grouped according to highest educational attainment, position title and average family monthly income. Further, for Act phase, a significant difference existed when grouped according to age. The rest of the responses find no significant difference.
Examining deeper the results of the study reveals that it is essential for DepEd Division of Sagay City to package technical assistance plan for the four respondents on various issues contributory to the crafting of School Improvement Plan.
Influence of capitalistic model on industrial policy conducted by state - the case of Germany
Authors: Czarnecka–Gallas Marta , Sikora Justyna
Published: October 2023

Do wybuchu kryzysu gospodarczego w 2008 roku w debacie ekonomicznej na temat zasad prowadzenia polityki przemysłowej dominowało podejście neoliberalne- państwo nie powinno ingerować w rynek i zrezygnować z polityki przemysłowej. Jednakże kryzys gospodarczy doprowadził do zmiany paradygmatu. Celem artykułu jest odpowiedź na pytanie, w jakim stopniu i w jaki sposób model kapitalizmu wpływa na kształt polityki przemysłowej prowadzonej przez państwo. W artykule analizie zostały poddane Niemcy- główne założenia i cele prowadzonej przez nie polityki przemysłowej. Wykorzystanymi metodami badawczymi są przegląd literatury oraz analiza opisowa niemieckiego modelu kapitalistycznego w świetle teorii Hall i Soskice oraz klasyfikacji Amable’a. Artykuł wskazuje, że polityka przemysłowa prowadzona przez Niemcy jest dostosowana do niemieckiego modelu kapitalizmu, a głównym czynnikiem, który ją kształtuje, jest koncepcja społecznej gospodarki rynkowej.
The Impact Of Art Puzzle On Preschool Children's Autonomy In Kb Hidayatul Islam Pakuniran Probolinggo
Authors: Kusuma Jihan , Apriliya Riska
Published: October 2023

This study discusses the impact of a puzzle to increase the autonomy of early childhood at KB Hidayatul Islam Probolinggo. This study aims to assist teachers in increasing children's autonomy with a puzzle. This type of research uses a quantitative research method. This research was carried out at KB Hidayatul Islam Probolinggo with all teacher and student councils as subjects. Researchers carried out observations, tests, and data analysis documentation using statistical data analysis techniques to obtain this data. The data collected was in the form of pretest and posttest scores. The results of this study indicate that puzzles done correctly can boost early childhood autonomy. It is also essential to pay attention to the processes involved in adopting puzzles to improve children's independence so they are pleased, cheerful, and always autonomous.
Analysis of Spatio-Temporal intensity of Sea Fog in Yellow Sea Using Visibility Data of Ocean Research Stations (ORS) and Baengnyeongdo
Authors: Son Gyeong-Mi , Yang Chan-Su , Shin Dae-Woon , Choi Won-Jun , Kim In-Ki
Published: October 2023

While existing research on sea fog primarily relied on collecting data from ground observations in coastal areas, this study utilized municipal data from three Korea Ocean Research Stations (KORS) located in the Yellow Sea and Baengnyeongdo. The main objective was to analyze the strength of sea fog in specific locations within the Yellow Sea. The study employed the corrective distance as a measure of intensity and examined variations in sea fog strength according to the monthly and by time period of the study area. The research periods for each research station were as follows: Socheongcho Ocean Research Stations (SORS) from 2014 to 2022, Gageocho Ocean Research Stations (GORS) from 2014 to 2020, Ieodo Ocean Research Stations (IORS) from 2010 to 2015, and Baengnyeongdo from 2016 to 2022. In terms of season, the highest sea fog frequency in SORS and GORS were at 59% and 75% in spring, respectively. While in IORS, sea fog intensively occurred throughout the spring (46%) and summer (47%) seasons. On the other hand, in Baengnyeongdo, the sea fog frequency in summer, spring, autumn and winter were 41%, 25%, 17% and 17%, respectively. Between September and February the occurrence frequency was 19%, 8.1% and 7.3% in SORS, GORS and IORS, respectively which tends to decrease as it descends South of the Yellow Sea. In SORS, sea fog frequency with 0.2 km (strength 2) visibility was 49% while in the case of GORS and IORS it was 15% and 22%, respectively. Besides, the frequency of sea fog which visibility was between 0.2 and 0.5 km (strength 1) was 59% and 56% in GORS and IORS, respectively. In terms of frequency by time period, SORS and GORS showed a normalization maximum of 01 at 01:00 KST where IORS showed 02. Sea fog was not seen at 12:00 in SORS, at 13-17:00 in GORS and at 19-20:00 in IORS. In the future, we will analyze the spatial distribution of sea fog occurring in the Yellow Sea after sea fog verification using satellite images.
Detection of vulnerable areas to the occurrence of floods in tropical regions, from morphometric attributes
Authors: Servidoni Lucas Emanuel , Santana Derielsen Brandão , Lense Guilherme Henrique Expedito , Parreiras Taya Cristo , Ayer Joaquim Ernesto Bernardes , Rubira Felipe Gomes , Mincato Ronaldo Luiz
Published: October 2023

Floods are the principal natural disasters responsible for social, economic, and environmental damages in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil. The objective of this research was to establish a procedure to remotely determine areas vulnerable to the occurrence of floods in a watershed using a geographic information system. Therefore, a morphometric analysis of the drainage network and the relief was performed in 170 hydrographic subbasins from the Alto Sapucaí watershed, Minas Gerais Southern and São Paulo Northeast states, Brazil. This study considered the following parameters: compactness coefficient, drainage density, stream frequency, roughness index, stream surface length and form factor or Gravelius´s shape index. Therefore, a cluster analysis was executed to identify similar characteristics in the 170 subbasins to discriminate those most susceptible to flooding due to the morphometric characteristics of the drainage, relief, and basins. It was possible to separate the subbasins into two groups. The first includes 85% of the area and did not present significant risks for floods. The second, which represents 15%, is classified as a risk zone. In the second group are the municipalities of Itajubá, Piranguinho, Santa Rita do Sapucaí, Piranguçu, and Delfim Moreira, which, according to the civil defense bulletins, suffer from recurrent floods. The diagnosis was followed by a list of suggestions for planning and managing areas subject to natural disasters. The procedure adopted was efficient and can be applied in other regions for the effective planning of public policies for the use and occupation of urban and rural areas, with lower financial costs and saving lives.
Binary Logistic Regression applied to erosion susceptibility mapping in the Southern Amazon
Authors: Fonseca Elaine Lima da , Pereira da Silva Filho Eliomar
Published: October 2023

Problems with soil erosion by water wind in the Brazilian Amazon are intensifying as the forest is replaced by agricultural production. Deforestation, burning, logging, and advancing the agricultural frontier have altered the soil-vegetation balance. In this context, the analysis of soil erosion susceptibility is one of the most significant challenges to developing long-term sustainability strategies and policies. Based on the above, the present study used the principles of Statistical Modeling - Logistic Regression - to develop and validate a model for analysis of susceptibility to soil erosion using 14 environmental factors. The study was carried out in a hydrographic sub-basin with 330 km2, located in the south of the State of Rondônia in the western Amazon, which combines characteristics of intense anthropic activity, loss of fertile soil, gullies, and silting of rivers. The study area has rainfall above 2000 mm year-1, they are transcurrent shear zones, predominant relief forms are flat to slightly convex tops, drainage networks are dendritic in an exorheic system, vegetation cover is composed of areas of forests and natural or regenerated forest fragments, agriculture is destined to annual crops. Livestock is extensive, with a predominance of small rural properties. The logistic regression model showed satisfactory results with an AUC of 0.888 and global accuracy was 0.77. The variables with the most significant effect on the equation were NDVI, erosivity, and TST. The mapping found that 57.71% of the study area is in places susceptible to soil loss due to water events.
Studi Perbandingan "bai" dan "putih" dalam Bahasa Mandarin dan Indonesia Berdasarkan Tesaurus
Authors: Wiratikusuma Fransiska
Published: October 2023

Pembentukan kata memiliki peran penting dalam mempelajari bahasa kedua. Untuk lebih menguasai bahasa kedua, pertama-tama pemelajar harus memahami pembentukan kata-kata sasaran. Dengan mengacu pada kelompok kata "putih" dalam kamus tesaurus "Xiàndài hànyǔ fēnlèi cídiǎn" “现代汉语分类词典” dan Tesaurus Tematis Bahasa Indonesia, makalah ini menganalisis klasifikasi konstitutif kelompok kata dari “putih”, dengan tujuan dapat menjadi acuan nilai pengajaran bahasa Mandarin  dan bahasa Indonesia sebagai bahasa asing.
Pengembangan Modul Cetak Menulis Hanzi Terintegrasi Website Untuk Melatih Kemampuan Menulis Hanzi Siswa Bahasa Mandarin Sma Islam Almaarif
Authors: Izzah Nurul , Syafruddin Dudy , Sunarti Sunarti
Published: October 2023

Penulisan hanzi merupakan salah satu materi yang sulit dipelajari pada keterampilan berbahasa Mandarin. Selama kegiatan pembelajaran berlangsung siswa sering kali mengalami kesulitan dalam menulis hanzi. Hal tersebut disebabkan oleh masih kurangnya pemanfaatan media yang dapat melibatkan siswa secara aktif. Oleh karena itu diperlukan pengembangan media yang menunjang pembelajar menulis hanzi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan dan mengukur kelayakan dari media pembelajaran modul cetak menulis hanzi terintegrasi website. Pengembangan media ini menggunakan model ADDIE. Data yang digunakan yaitu data campuran (mixed) berupa data kuantitatif dan data kualitatif. Data kuantitatif digunakan untuk mengetahui kelayakan dari ahli media, ahli materi dan siswa. Data kualitatif digunakan untuk mengetahui jawaban dari guru bahasa Mandarin. Hasil yang diperoleh yakni media modul cetak menulis hanzi terintegrasi website ‘sangat layak’ untuk digunakan dalam pembelajaran menulis Hanzi. Hal tersebut berdasarkan pada penilaian ahli media yang memperoleh hasil  persentase sebesar 94%, dan ahli materi sebesar 97% dengan kriteria sangat layak. Hasil uji coba produk yang dilakukan kepada 11 siswa yakni memperoleh hasil persentase sebesar dengan kriteria sangat layak.  Dengan demikian, media tersebut dapat menjadi solusi atas kesulitan penulisan hanzi pada siswa.
Capturing The Bride Culture In Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara: A Victimological Analysis
Authors: Nurani Siti Syahida , Angkasa Angkasa , Budiono Arief , Nurdin Nurdin , Dewi Dyah Adriantini Sintha
Published: October 2023

The Sumba people has a culture called ‘capturing the bride’ (kawin tangkap), where a man captures the woman he will marry. But its practice has deviated and it became full of intimidation. This paper aims to analyze the ‘capturing the bride’ practice of Sumba people from the victimological perspective. This was descriptive qualitative research. Results show that the current form of ‘capturing the bride’ is a form of violence against women. The violence experienced by ‘capturing the bride’ victims is motivated by a created opportunity and a man’s idealized need to marry a woman. From the victimological perspective, based on Mendelshon’s theory on the degree of victims’ fault, the above victims are completely innocent victims. Based on Schafer’s concept on victim responsibility, they are categorized as biologically and socially weak victims. Then, if related to Fattah’s theory on victim involvement, they are categorized as non-participating victims.
Analysis Of The Formulation Of Criminal Provisions In Law Number 12 Of 2012 Concerning Higher Education
Authors: Adhari Ade , Martinelli Imelda , Amelia Indah Siti , Sondang Leony
Published: October 2023

The criminal determination legislation policy in Law no. 12 of 2012 concerning Higher Education is a part of the stages of crime prevention in the field of higher education which is expected to be able to provide clear directions for law enforcement officials at the application and execution stages of a crime by providing complete sentencing rules. However, it turns out that the criminal provisions in the law are only an incomplete or partial set of tools in the context of tackling criminal acts in the field of higher education. This can be seen from the many juridical problems in the law, including the absence of juridical qualifications, corporate criminal responsibility issues and so on. For this reason, in the future it is necessary to update the existing criminal provisions formulation policy in the Higher Education Law.Keywords: Criminal Law Policy; Formulation; Juridical Issues
Land Bank Agency and Participation of Indigenous Peoples: Where is the Legal Certainty?
Authors: Damanik Pandapotan , Wibowo Dwi Edi , Agus Dede , Dubey Anita Chaturvedi
Published: October 2023

This study aims to analyze the problem of legal uncertainty for MHA related to the establishment of a Land Bank as mandated by the Job Creation Perppu. This research is a normative legal research with a conceptual and statutory approach. The results of the study concluded that the obligation to involve the Customary Law Community in land use through the Land Bank agency is said to be urgent, especially in an effort to maintain the mandate of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia and the UUPA to provide guarantees for recognition, protection as well as empowerment of the Indigenous Peoples. Efforts to realize legal certainty for Indigenous Peoples (MHA) in land use through the Land Bank agency with reference to grammatical, authentic, and teleological (sociological) interpretations, it is necessary to expand the meaning of the word "community" in Article 8 paragraph (2) PP Agency Land Bank which does not only cover society in general (individuals as legal subjects) but includes the Customary Law Community.
Struktur Komunitas Makrozoobentos sebagai Bioindikator Perairan Sungai Pelus, Banyumas, Jawa Tengah
Authors: Rayhan Nadefa Nurfa , Arrisqi Alvira Zidny , Putra Rendy Permana , Faizah Farkhah Nur , Condro Abi , Putri Nadira Aurelia Valezka , Permatasari Evie Diah
Published: October 2023

Banyaknya kegiatan manusia di sekitar perairan Sungai Pelus dapat mempengaruhi keadaan kualitas fisik maupun kimia yang selanjutnya akan berakibat pada organisme dalam suatu perairan. Sungai Pelus biasanya dimanfaatkan oleh warga untuk mencuci, irigasi, dan juga budidaya ikan air tawar di sekitar aliran sungai. Makrozoobentos berperan dalam bioindikator suatu perairan. Perairan yang tercemar akan mempengaruhi kehidupan makrozoobentos, karena organisme ini merupakan salah satu biota yang mudah terpengaruh oleh adanya bahan pencemar dan cenderung hidup menetap. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kelimpahan dan tingkat keanekaragaman makrozoobentos serta mengetahui makrozoobentos sebagai bioindikator. Penelitian makrozoobentos ini dilakukan sebanyak 2 kali pada hari Senin, 13 Maret 2023 dan Senin, 1 Mei 2023 di Sungai Pelus. Kepadatan makrozoobentos terbanyak dijumpai pada stasiun tengah di bulan Mei. Nilai indeks keanekaragaman tertinggi terdapat di stasiun tengah pada bulan Mei, sebesar 1,86. Didapatkan nilai indeks dominansi (C) tertinggi pada stasiun tengah pada bulan Maret dengan nilai dominansi sebesar 0,36. Suhu di Sungai Pelus berkisar di 25,5ºC – 28ºC. Nilai Kecerahan berada di kisaran 0,75 m – 2,4 m. Nilai pH berada diantara 5-6. Nilai DO berada di kisaran 2,8 mg/L – 4,2 mg/L. Jenis makrozoobentos yang paling banyak ditemukan di setiap stasiun adalah Sulcospira testudinaria. Berdasarkan keberadaan makrozoobentosnya, kondisi Sungai Pelus cenderung stabil dan perairannya tercemar sedang. Hal ini menjadi penting untuk dilakukan pelestarian sungai dan peningkatan mutu air guna menjaga ekosistem dan kehidupan biota di Sungai Pelus.
Keanekaragaman Makrozoobenthos di Sungai Logawa, Jawa Tengah
Authors: Puspitasari Hesti , Fikriyya Nabela , Fianjani Ajeng Sekar , Viana Rezza Octela , Transendenti Aura Saintia , Handayani Anik Maulia Tri , Adharani Nadya
Published: October 2023

The Logawa River is one of the rivers in Banyumas Regency, Central Java Province and flows from a spring in the Windusari, Kalisalak village. The flow of the Logawa River experiences a lot of waste input from various sources, such as sand mining waste and household waste. This allows for a decrease in water quality in the Logawa River. One way to determine water quality is by using biological parameters, for example macrozoobenthos. This research was conducted to determine the quality of water in the Logawa River based on the diversity of macrozoobenthos which was analyzed using the calculation of the Shannon Wiener Diversity Index (H') and Simpson Dominance Index (C). The sample collection method in this study was a field survey which was then observed using a stereo microscope. There are three sampling stations, namely the upstream, downstream and middle stations with two sampling times. The diversity index values obtained ranged from 0.62 - 1.89. The low value of the macrozoobenthos diversity index indicates the negative impact of the sand mining activity. The data obtained were then analyzed for the relationship between existing macrozoobenthos diversity and water quality using Pearson Correlation. Water quality parameters used include temperature, current velocity, pH, Dissolved Oxygen (DO), and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD). The water quality parameter that has the most influence on macrozoobenthos diversity in the Logawa river is COD, with a correlation coefficient of -0.79 in the 1st sampler and -0.98 in the 2nd sampler. The results of the analysis show that the Logawa River is experiencing turbidity caused by sand mining activities
Konsentrasi Nitrat dan Fosfat sebagai Indikator Tingkat Kesuburan Perairan Sungai Pelus, Kabupaten Banyumas
Authors: Mesaluna Alifia Ridha , Firmansyah Faisal Ari , Syahla Shahifa Wilda Asy , Handayani Anik Maulia Tri , Mardiyana Mardiyana , Putri Adinda Kurnia
Published: October 2023

Sungai Pelus merupakan salah satu sungai yang terletak di Kabupaten Banyumas. Sungai ini memiliki peran penting bagi masyarakat di sekitarnya karena digunakan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan sehari-hari seperti mencuci baju, memancing, dan pengairan. Aktivitas masyarakat mencuci baju dapat menyebabkan kandungan bahan organik dalam deterjen seperti nitrat dan fosfat masuk ke perairan sehingga penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji kadar nitrat dan fosfat untuk mengetahui status kesuburan perairan Sungai Pelus. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan 2 kali pengulangan. Pengambilan sampel air di Sungai Pelus dilakukan pada 3 stasiun, yaitu hulu, tengah, dan hilir. Stasiun hulu berlokasi di Desa Karangsalam, Stasiun  tengah berlokasi di Desa Arcawinangun, dan Stasiun hilir berlokasi di Desa Sokaraja Lor. Metode yang digunakan untuk mengukur kadar nitrat dan fosfat di perairan adalah metode Spektrofotometri. Adapun data yang didapatkan kemudian digunakan untuk menganalisis tingkat kesuburan perairan di Sungai Pelus. Berdasarkan kadar nitratnya, Sungai Pelus pada saat musim penghujan tergolong ke dalam perairan eutrofik dan pada saat musim kemarau tergolong ke dalam perairan mesotrofik akan tetapi lebih dominan kategori oligotrofik. Sedangkan berdasarkan kadar fosfatnya, Sungai Pelus pada saat musim penghujan tergolong ke dalam perairan eutrofik dan pada saat musim kemarau tergolong ke dalam perairan eutrofik. Tingkat kesuburan perairan Sungai Pelus berdasarkan kadar nitrat dan fosfatnya ini tergolong ke dalam perairan eutrofik.
Produksi Polyhydroxybutyrate Menggunakan Mikroba yang Dimodifikasi Secara Genetik: Tinjauan Terhadap Keamanan dan Keberlanjutan
Authors: Susanto Feri
Published: October 2023

Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) is a biocompatible and biodegradable polymer that has the potential to replace fossil-derived polymers. The enzymes involved in PHB biosynthesis are β-ketothiolase (PhaA), acetoacetyl-CoA reductase (PhaB), and PHA synthase (PhaC). PHB has properties similar to conventional plastics but can be decomposed naturally by microorganisms in a suitable environment. The production of PHB using genetically modified microbes has become the focus of research in an effort to produce PHB efficiently and sustainably. Production sustainability refers to the ability of an industry to maintain sustainable production without destroying the environment and limited natural resources. By using genetically modified microbes, PHB production can be significantly increased, making it a more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional plastics. Non-biodegradable conventional plastics cause serious environmental problems. Therefore, the production of PHB using genetically modified microbes is becoming a relevant topic in the industry today.

Keywords: Polyhydroxybutyrate, microorganisms, modification, genetics
Efektivitas Formula Jamu PASCOP Sebagai Imunostimulan dalam Penanganan Infeksi Aeromonas hydrophila Pada Ikan Nila (Oreochromis sp.)
Authors: Aznur Bima Syifa , Darlingga Mutiara
Published: October 2023

This study aims to determine the best concentration of PASCOP herbal medicine in vitro against the inhibitory growth of A. hydrophila bacteria, evaluate the effectiveness and the best dose of PASCOP herbal medicine in treating tilapia (Oreochromis sp.) infected with A. hydrophila in vivo. The in vitro design of the study consisted of differences in boiling time of herbs (5, 10, and 15 minutes) and different dosages (control +, control -, 0.2g / 10mL, 0.4g / 10mL, 0.6g / 10mL, and 0, 8g / 10mL). The in vivo design of the study consisted of 3 treatments (control +, control - and the best dose in vitro, 0.2g / 10mL). The fish used is 13-14 cm in size and weighs 35-40 grams. The parameters observed included in vitro analysis of morphological and biochemical characteristics of A. hyrophila, bacterial concentration values, bacterial inhibition zone test, and in vivo analysis of survival, water quality, fish clinical symptoms, and fish hematology. The results showed that the administration of PASCOP herbs through immersion method can increase the number of leukocytes and phagocytic activity. The best dose to increase the immune response is a dose of 20 ppt with the number of leukocytes (159,866 cells / mL) and phagocytic activity (71.2%).
Penggunaan Mikroorganisme Akuatik pada Proses Nitrifikasi di Tambak Udang (Litopeneaus vannamei)
Authors: Indrian Friska , Septriono Wahyu Adi , Khairunnisa Siti , Gultom Ester Romatua
Published: October 2023

Vaname shrimp is one of the potential cultivation commodities to be developed, because it has quite high economic value and has become an export commodity. In shrimp farming activities, feed is inseparable, where feed is the main factor in aquaculture production. The feed used has a high protein content, but only 75% can be used as feed and the rest will settle on the aquaculture pond substrate. The remaining feed that settles will be toxic and even cause death to cultivated biota because it contains ammonia. The nitrification process is a process that can convert ammonia compounds into nitrites to overcome cultivation problems. Some microorganisms that can be utilized in the nitrification process are:Nitrosomonas, Nitrosococcus, Nitrospira, Nitrosolobus, andNitrosovibrio. One of the commercial probiotics uses a dose of 0.1 - 0.2 ppm 1-2 times in a span of one week, sprinkled evenly on the pond by aeration first because the product is in powder form. Dosage can be increased or decreased according to shrimp and environmental conditions.
Perbedaan Jenis Kelamin Ikan Brek (Barbonymus balleroides) Jantan dan Betina Berdasarkan Karakter Morfometrik di Sungai Banjaran, Kabupaten Banyumas
Authors: Rafidah Farah , Muslih Muslih , Sari Lilik Kartika
Published: October 2023

Barbonymus balleroides merupakan ikan yang banyak ditemukan di Sungai Banjaran sebagai ikan konsumsi bagi masyarakat sekitar. Bentuk morfologi ikan secara terus menerus dapat mengalami adaptasi morfologi sejak ikan itu lahir hingga dewasa, oleh karena itu dapat dideteksi menggunakan beberapa alat. Salah satu metode yang digunakan untuk mengetahui karakter morfologi ikan adalah morfometrik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui karakter morfometrik B. Balleroides dan mengetahui jarak truss pembeda B. Balleroides jantan dan betina. Hasil yang didapat dari pengukuran 22 karakter morfometrik menunjukkan bahwa morfologi B. Balleroides kurang bervariasi. Klaster yang terbentuk baik jantan maupun betina memiliki kemiripan di atas 90%. Sedangkan jarak truss yang menjadi pembeda B. Balleroides jantan dan betina terdapat dua karakter morfometrik yaitu jarak awal sirip dorsal-pangkal sirip perut (K) dan jarak awal sirip dorsal-pangkal sirip anal (Q) dimana betina lebih panjang dibanding jantan, tetapi hasil tersebut tidak berbeda nyata secara statistik. Berdasarkan penelitian ini, B. Balleroides jantan dan betina tidak bisa dibedakan menggunakan metode morfometrik berbasis 22 landmark.