bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Possibilities for implementing principles of a circular economy in the reconstruction and adaptation of buildings in Serbia
Authors: Petrovic Jana , Pavlovic Jelena , Radivojevic Ana
Published: February 2023

The circular economy is a new economic model which provides the necessary
goods and services for maintaining and improving living standards without
increasing the consumption of raw materials and waste. The traditional model
of the linear economy is viewed as an unsustainable long-term solution
because it does not take waste treatment into account, and thus the impact
on the environment. The European Union has recognized this problem and
obliged its members to apply the circular economy model as a strategy for a
climate-neutral, resource-efficient, and competitive economy. By adopting
the European Green Deal at the Western Balkans Summit, the Republic of
Serbia has committed itself to abide by the new growth strategy, which
includes the application of the circular economy in all industrial sectors.
The construction industry is one of the most environmentally harmful
industries in the world, with a direct impact on the use of raw materials,
life cycle of buildings, and the overall environment. The paper explores the
circular economy concept, its principles, and possibilities for
implementation, both at the national level of the Republic of Serbia and the
level of the European Union. The role of the circular economy in the
construction industry has been examined through the analysis of legislation
currently in force with regard to the treatment of construction materials
and waste. This paper aims to highlight the importance of employing the
circular economy in the Republic of Serbia, as well as to define guidelines
for its further implementation, especially in the reconstruction and
adaptation of buildings.
Is reindustrialization a realistic path? An empirical insight from South-Eastern Europe
Authors: Hadzic Miroljub , Zekovic Slavka
Published: February 2023

The global economy has been faced with two dramatic crises (the global financial crisis and the pandemic), and it is still suffering. As an answer to the first crisis, the European Union formulated reindustrialization as a development approach, by which it wanted to strengthen its position on the world market, with the aim of manufacturing achieving a 1/5 share of the GDP. During the last decade, results have differed among the member countries, as well among the candidates for membership. Some countries have continued the trend of deindustrialization, while others have succeeded in starting reindustrialization. However, what is clear is the fact that achieving the goal defined is a challenge for all. There are economists who argue that this goal is not only unrealistic, but even not useful. The paper presents a comparative analysis exploring the development characteristics of several countries in South-Eastern Europe (SEE): Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kosovo and Serbia, using a meta-analysis in a synthesis of the results of this empirical research. It also shows a regression analysis and correlation analysis using the IBM SPSPS 28 software package. The paper analyzes whether the countries considered follow the trend of deindustrialization or reindustrialization, and it examines and tests whether a higher share of manufacturing within the GDP results in a higher rate of growth. The results show that all the countries under consideration have already fulfilled the aim of manufacturing having a 20% share of their GDP (except Montenegro). At the same time all of the countries, except two (Bosnia and Herzegovina and North Macedonia), have experienced a deindustrialization trend. The paper could be useful for policy makers in South-Eastern European Countries as well other transitory/transitional countries as they create reindustrialization policies in line with the EU industrial policy.
Aesthetic communication discourse of urban design for fourth order design in sustainable urban regeneration
Authors: Mrdjenovic Tatjana
Published: February 2023

The research examines several aspects of urban design in order to build on
its integrative potential for sustainable urban regeneration. It will
discuss the concept and definition of urban design to support the claim that
process-oriented urban design can foster creative integration, despite
opposing urban development paradigms for fourth-order design. Sustainable
urban regeneration will be studied via the perspective of aesthetics in
communication as the primary integrative instrument of fourth-order design.
The paper presents a theoretical and conceptual overview of numerous
integrating elements of urban design. Thus, the process of philosophical and
theoretical comparisons is utilized within the disciplines of
sustainability, communication, and aesthetics.
Gated communities in Lviv: Between social demand and spatial limitation
Authors: Idak Yuliya , Frankiv Roman
Published: February 2023

The article considers the phenomenon of the positive perception of gated communities in Lviv, with an emphasis on historical aspects of urban planning. The research has shown that under certain conditions, the existence of gated communities is necessary and their popularity is justified. Therefore, it is necessary to develop mechanisms to avoid their negative consequences. In order to understand how closed communities function, and to identify natural trends in the development of this type of facility, their formation in other parts of Europe was analyzed. The results show that this approach is common for the living environment, but that it has its own characteristics at the level of formal expression and functional content. Form and location in the city structure are not essential for the formation of gated communities, with their effective functioning and logical connection with the external environment being more important. There is also a contradiction between the current situation, which is to ensure the physical security of the inhabitants, and the principles of sustainable urban development aimed at the concept of barrier-free space.
Angiokeratoma corporis diffusum (Fabry disease): ultrastructural studies of the skin
Authors: Nakamura T , Kaneko H , Nishino
Published: February 2023

A case of Fabry disease in a 34-year-old male who had typical exanthemas and familial occurrence is reported. Biochemical examinations revealed a decreased level of serum alpha-galactosidase (0.04 n mol/h/cc). On electronmicroscopy the granules specific for Fabry disease were observed in the skin lesions. By the excessive accumulation of specific granules in the vascular wall, the endothelial cells were replaced by thrombi and the muscle cells were disarrayed. This process might be followed by the appearance of teleangiectatic eruptions.
Studies on gastrointestinal plasma protein loss in extensive skin disease
Authors: Worm AM
Published: February 2023

The gastrointestinal loss of plasma protein was determined in 9 patients with extensive skin disease. 51CrCl3 was used as the test substance in 5 patients and [131I]albumin in 4 patients. The fecal isotope excretion was within the normal limits in all patients, though they had hypoalbuminaemia and increased initial disappearance rate of tracer albumin, presumably reflecting an abnormal leakiness of the microvasculature. It is concluded that loss of albumin through the gut does not account for the depressed plasma albumin concentration in these patients.
Erythema multiforme due to methaqualone
Authors: Parish LC , Cander L , Witkowski JA
Published: February 2023

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Pyriderm shampoo in the treatment of Pediculosis capitis
Authors: Lange K , Nielsen AO , Jensen O , Graudal C
Published: February 2023

112 patients with head lice were treated with a shampoo containing pyrethrins. All were treated twice with an interval of one week. At examination immediately before the second treatment, 6 patients had small, newly hatched lice, and one patient had both small and mature lice--probably due to reinfestation. This patient was lice-free after the third treatment, the other patients after the second treatment. It is concluded that pyrethrins are highly effective against head lice and have the advantages of a low toxicity to mammals and a short contact time.
Students’ Perception and Experience of Ghost Writing – Study with Reference to Mangalore City
Authors: Nayak Venkatesha , Hegde Kavya P
Published: February 2023

Higher education in India is vibrant as it assumes greater role interns of building the nation. As enrolment ratio is less, Govt through Universities and colleges promote higher education and the reach is now in rural areas too. To enrol more number of the students has become a target for the colleges and faculties’ working there, as a result to increase the quantity, less attention is paid towards the quality of higher education. The higher education is associated with the tasks such as assignment writing, dissertations to full fill the requirements of the particular degree and these are graded to improve the research habits among the students and at the same time to enhance the quality of higher education which also contribute for the development of certain skills among student community. There are agencies and individual involved to assist the students by providing the service of writing the assignments and dissertations for certain prescribed amount of money. There are academic writers (Ghost writers) who provide such readymade assignments and dissertations to the students. In this paper attempt is done to find the students perception and at the same time their experiences of ghost writers are studied. The study is concentrated in Mangalore city of Karnataka State students those who perused higher education and undergone dissertation while perusing their master degree.
Professional Development in Technology Integration Among Teacher Educators in Ghana
Authors: Yusuf Mudasiru Olalere , Ansah Seth Dade , Ahmed Talatu Fahdilat , Yusuf Hamdallat Taiwo
Published: February 2023

In this digital era, education makes learners acquire the appropriate and relevant knowledge, attitude and skills that lead to understanding and functioning well in their digitally dominated environment. This research explored how exemplar lecturers developed competencies and skills in integrating technology for instruction. A qualitative hermeneutic phenomenology design was used for the study. In all, 20 lecturers (exemplars) out of 327 lecturers from a teacher education university in Ghana formed the sample and were interviewed by one of the researchers for ten weeks. Data were analysed using thematic coding, structural coding, pattern coding and focused coding in arriving at exemplars' experiences. The findings show that exemplars integrated ICTs such as Google Application for Educators (GAFE), Microsoft Office and Education tools, and other open-source software to make them stand out among their colleagues, as exemplars. Exemplars acquired their integration competencies through individual learning, colleagues, and online materials. The findings underscored the need for institutional facilities provision and support to deepen ICT integration in universities. Based on the results, recommendations, implications, and limitations are discussed.
E-module Using FlipHTML5 Application on Chemical Bond Material
Authors: Nurhayati Nelly , Linda Roza , Anwar Lenny
Published: February 2023

The low use of creative teaching materials following technological developments impacts student motivation and learning outcomes. This study aims to develop e-modules using the FlipHTML5 application on chemical bonding material. The types and sources of data are qualitative (suggestions and comments from the validator team and respondents) and quantitative (scores ​​from the validator team and respondents). The research subjects were 24 students and three chemistry teachers. The analysis technique used is the validity analysis technique using a Likert scale of 1 to 5 and a user response questionnaire. The results of the validation data analysis on the feasibility aspects of content, language, presentation, graphics, and application utilization were 88%, 86%, 96.67%, 83.33%, and 82.85%, respectively, with very valid criteria. E-modules obtained valid criteria according to the validator and were tested for responses to three chemistry teachers and 24 students. The results of the average percentage of student and teacher responses were 98.43% and 88.52%, respectively. The conclusion obtained from the results of the data analysis is that the resulting e-module using the FlipHTML5 application on chemical bond material is valid and can be used in the learning process.
Pengaruh Lingkungan Kerja, Pelatihan, dan Kompensasi Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan
Authors: Monika Ayu , Rusman Tedi , Suroto Suroto , Maydiantoro Albet
Published: February 2023

Tujuan dari adanya penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh lingkungan kerja, pelatihan, dan kompensasi terhadap kinerja karyawan pada koperasi sai betik (KPN) di Kecamatan Balik Bukit Kabupaten Lampung Barat. Metode yang digunakan didalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptiv Perivikatif dengan pendekatan exapost facto danasurvey. Populasi dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 31 orang. Sampel yang digunakan adalah seluruh populasi yang ada sehingga teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan sampel jenuh. Berdasarkan pada hasil analisis diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa terdapat pengaruh lingkungan kerja, pelatihan, dan kompensasi terhadap kinerja karyawan pada koperasi sai betik (KPN) di Kecamatan Balik Bukit Kabupaten Lampung Barat. Sedangkan secara simultan juga terdapat pengaruh lingkungan kerja, pelatihan, dan kompensasi terhadap kinerja karyawan pada koperasi sai betik (KPN) di Kecamatan Balik Bukit Kabupaten Lampung Barat. Nilai Fhitung sebesar 10,737 dengan sig. sebesar < 0,05.
Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Daring Selama Pandemi Covid-19 Melalui Pemanfaatan Fitur Aplikasi Google Classroom pada Mata Pelajaran Penataan Produk untuk Peserta Didik Kelas XII BDP 1 di SMK Negeri 4 Bandar Lampung T.P 2020/2021
Authors: vidyastuti amelia
Published: February 2023

Penelitian ini merupakan upaya dalam meningkatan hasil belajar daring mata pelajaran Penataan Produk melalui pemanfaatan fitur aplikasi Google Classroom. Penelitian ini merupakan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas yang dilaksanakan di SMK Negeri 4 Bandar Lampung dengan subyek penelitian adalah peserta didik kelas XII BDP 1. Penelitian Tindakan Kelas ini dilakukan dalam 4 langkah kegiatan, meliputi kegiatan perencanaan, melakukan tindakan, observasi, dan refleksi. Selanjutnya pada siklus kedua jenis kegiatan yang dilaksanakan bersama guru mitra adalah memperbaiki rencana, pelaksanaan, observasi, dan refleksi. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah perangkat tes, lembar observasi, dan catatan lapangan yang digunakan untuk mengamati aktivitas peserta didik dan kinerja guru. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan: (1) proses pembelajaran dengan pemanfaatan fitur aplikasi Google Classroom dapat membuat peserta didik lebih aktif dan bersemangat dalam mengikuti pelajaran, hal ini juga terlihat dari penilaian aktivitas peserta didik yang semakin meningkat dari siklus 1 hingga siklus 2, peserta didik yang aktif belajar pada akhir siklus 2 mencapai 82% untuk pencapaian klasikal sesuai dengan pembelajaran atau sekitar 27 orang peserta didik dengan aktivitas belajar mencapai 80%. (2) hasil belajar daring melalui pemanfaatan fitur aplikasi Google Classroom menunjukkan kemajuan yang berarti, secara keseluruhan peserta didik yang telah mencapai skor ketuntasan minimal yang telah ditetapkan sebanyak 23 orang atau sekitar 70% dari 33 orang. Dengan demikian pemanfaatan fitur aplikasi Google Classroom dapat dijadikan salah satu alternatif media pembelajaran Penataan Produk selama pembelajaran daringdi era pandemi Covid-19 untuk meningkatkan aktivitas dan hasil belajar peserta didik
ANALISIS KEBIJAKAN KEMENTRIAN SOSIAL TENTANG PROGRAM KEWIRAUSAHAAN SOSIAL DI KECAMATAN CILEBAR KABUPATEN KARAWANG
Authors: Nadila Dini
Published: February 2023

Mitra dalam PKM ini adalah Kelompok PKK sebagai organisasi penggerak ibu rumah tangga yang merupakan produsen sampah domestik terbesar di Desa Wanayasa Kecamatan Wanayasa Kabupaten Purwakarta Penanganan sampah selalu menjadi hal penting karena dapat berpengaruh pada kesehatan dan kebersihan lingkungan. Khususnya penanganan sampah anorganik sudah menjadi program pemerintah melalui program Bank Sampah yang dicanangkan oleh Kementrian Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan sejak tahun 2015, dengan tujuan mengurangi jumlah sampah nasional. Bank Sampah adalah program yang mengajak masyarakat untuk memilah sampah organik dan non-organik untuk ditukarkan menggunakan uang pada bank-Bank Sampah .Program Bank Sampah itu bisa mengubah paradigma masyarakat untuk memaknai sampah sebagai sesuatu yang mempunyai nilai untuk dimanfaatkan kembali sekaligus mengurangi jumlah sampah. Permasalahannya adalah bahwa masih rendahnya kemampuan penggerak masyarakat dalam hal ini Kelompok PKK sebagai penggerak Ibu Rumah Tangga dalam memberikan sosialisasi dan penyuluhan mengenai pengelolaan sampah kepada Ibu-Ibu rumah tangga. Adanya permasalahan tersebut kami tertarik untuk memberikan solusi dengan meningkatkan keberdayaan kelompok PKK dalam pengelolaan sampah melalui sosialisasi dan penyuluhan program Bank Sampah di Desa Wanayasa Kecamatan Wanayasa Kabupaten Purwakarta. Pemberdayaan masyarakat dalam pengelolaan lingkungan melalui sosialisasi program Bank Sampah perlu lebih gencar agar masyarakat memiliki kesadaran tinggi dalam pemeliharaan lingkungan guna mendukung program pemerintah tersebut. Metode kegiatan yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini yaitu dengan bimbingan sosial kelompok (group work) dan pengembangan masyarakat lokal (locality development). Teknik yang digunakan guna mendukung realisasi kegiatan ini adalah : Dengan memberikan penyuluhan masalah pengelolaan lingkungan dan pelatihan pengelolaan sampah non organik melalui Sosialisasi Program Bank Sampah kepada masyarakat.
PENGARUH KONSENTRASI PENDUDUK INDONESIA DI PULAU JAWA TERHADAP KESEJAHTERAAN MASYARAKAT
Authors: Arif Asep Fikri Nur , Nurwati Nunung
Published: February 2023

The concentration of Indonesia's population on the island of Java, which reaches 56.10%, will gradually have many negative effects on the people themselves. Many factors cause the population of Java Island to be more than other islands. One of the main factors is the pull factor of Java Island which has better facilities compared to other regions. The unequal distribution of the population can reduce the level of welfare of the people in the region, such as increasing the number of unemployed people because there are fewer job opportunities than those looking for work to, then increasing the level of crime that has to be done to meet basic needs such as food. The approach through social justice theory is used this article provides explanations and solutions that are linear to the problems faced, options that can be made such as accelerating development outside Java, transmigration outside Java to tightening regulations in the demographic realm such as tightening the minimum age for marriage, family planning programs to reduce birth rates, and tightening the rules of immigration between islands can be an option to achieve justice and social equality for all Indonesians.
Factor Structure of the Scale of Sensed Parental Competencies: Version for parents (ECPP-p)
Authors: Valencia-Chacón Yannet
Published: February 2023

Background: This study examines the dimensionality of the parent version of the Scale of Sensed Parental Competencies (ECPP-p). The sample was composed of 227 parents (n = 227; M = 35.34, DE = 7.22) from Lima Metropolitan. Method: The structural analysis was conducted with confirmatory factor analysis using the estimator WLSMV according to the ordinal nature of the items on the scale. The original structure evaluated of five correlated dimensions: school involvement, personal dedication, shared leisure, counseling and guidance and assumption of the role of father or mother was confirmed. Results: An adequate fit was obtained to the model of five factors, X2 = 406.47, CFI = .96, TLI =0.95, RMSEA =0.068. The internal consistency coefficients were adequate for each of the dimensions ( w >0.80) ( α >0.70). Conclusion: The ECPP-p is an instrument that presents evidence of internal structure and reliability in the study sample.
FUNGSI FILSAFAT PENDIDIKAN TERHADAP ILMU PENDIDIKAN ISLAM
Authors: Ruhaya Besse
Published: February 2023

This research is entitled the function of the philosophy of education in Islamic education with the aim of providing additional scientific insight about the function of the philosophy of education in the science of education. The research method used is a library research method or reading results as a secondary source contained in books and scientific journal articles. The data in each book or article is then sorted according to its relevance and an analysis of the content is carried out to see its suitability. Finally, the author concludes on all the information or data that has been collected. The function of the philosophy of education for Islamic education is to direct and provide a systematic, deep, logical, universal, and radical rationale for various problems that can be operated in the field of education, which uses no other reference to the Koran and al-Hadith.Functions, Philosophy of Education, and Science of Islamic Education
Semiotika Arsitektur pada Fasad Bangunan Masjid Al-Markaz Al-Islami Makassar
Authors: Nurjannah Andi , Fatimah Andi Nurauliah , Marwati Marwati
Published: February 2023

Abstrak_ Masjid merupakan tempat ibadah sekaligus pusat peradaban umat Islam. Adapun pusat peradaban islam di Indonesia bagian Timur yaitu Masjid Al-Markaz Al-Islami Makassar. Selain sebagai tempat ibadah, Masjid Al Markaz Al Islami juga menjadi pusat pengembangan dan penelitian, sosial budaya, pendidikan hingga ekonomi. Secara khusus, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk:  (1) Mengidentifikasi bentuk dan ornamen yang terdapat pada fasade bangunan masjid Al-Markaz Al-Islami, (2) Menganalisis makna simbol yang ada pada fasade bangunan Masjid Al-Markaz Al-Islami Makassar. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dan melalui kajian semiotika untuk menemukan arti/ pesan dan makna melalui tanda-tanda atau simbol-simbol yang ada pada arsitektur bangunan Masjid Al-Markaz Al-Islami Makassar. Hasil penelitian ini kemudian memberikan informasi tentang (1) Bentuk dan ornamen pada fasade Masjid Al-Markaz Al-Islami  diadopsi dari Masjidil Haram di Makkah, Masjid Nabawi di Madinah Al Munawwarah, bentuk rumah masyarakat bugis-makassar serta Masjid Katangka di Kabupaten Gowa, (2) Penciptaan unsur arsitektur bangunan Masjid Al-Markaz Al-Islami merupakan simbol yang memiliki makna.Kata kunci: Semiotika; Bentuk; Ornamen dan Makna Simbol.  Abstrak_ The mosque is a place of worship as well as the center of Muslim civilization. The center of Islamic civilization in Eastern Indonesia is the Al-Markaz Al-Islami Mosque in Makassar. Aside from being a place of worship, Al Markaz Al Islami Mosque is also a center for development and research, socio-cultural, educational to economic. Specifically, this study aims to: (1)  Identify the shapes and ornaments found on the facade of the Al-Markaz Al-Islami mosque building, (2) Analyzing the meaning of symbols that are on the facade of the Al-Markaz Al-Islami Mosque in Makassar. The results of this study then provide information about: (1)  Shapes and ornaments on the facade of Al-Markaz Al-Islami Mosque adopted from the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Nabawi Mosque in Medina Al Munawwarah, a form of Bugis-Makassar community house and Katangka Mosque in Gowa Regency, (2) The creation of architectural elements of the Al-Markaz Al-Islami Mosque building is a symbol that has meaning.Keywords: Semiotics; Shape; Ornaments and meanings of symbols.
Concordance Test of Various Erythrocyte Indices for Screening of Beta Thalassemia Carrier
Authors: Nurazizah Reni , Handika Renaldi Satria , Sahiratmadja Edhyana , Ismiarto Yoyos Dias , Prihatni Delita
Published: February 2023

Carrier screening for early detection of thalassemia in the general population needs a careful approach, especially in areas with limited health services. Various erythrocyte indices have been introduced as options for the first stage; however, the low-reliability value of these erythrocyte indices remains the problem. This study aimed to determine the most reliable index for screening beta-thalassemia carriers and distinguish it from iron deficiency anemia. A cross-sectional study was designed to explore thalassemia carrier status among medical students. Inter-rater reliability value of various indices was compared to Shine and Lal index. The Cohen's Kappa coefficient was calculated using SPSS v. 25.0. Among 320 respondents, 295 subjects were non-anemic and 25 were anemic subjects, whereas 105 subjects had low MCV and/or MCH values. Cohen's Kappa value showed moderate reliability results compared to Shine and Lal index for example Mentzer index (0.58), Ehsani index (0.57), Srivastava index (0.53), and Bordbar index (0.41), but showed very low-reliability results with Green and King index (0.04). New cut-off indices based on Kumar et al. were also compared, resulting in moderate reliability results. Since there was no Hb-electrophoresis test, the sensitivities and specificities of those indices could not be calculated. For this reason, a complete blood count can only be used for the early stages of screening for beta-thalassemia carriers, whereas Hb-electrophoresis and DNA tests were considered necessary to perform to confirm a diagnosis.
Cut-off Values of Bacteriuria and Leukocyturia to Diagnose Urinary Tract Infection in Patients Aged 0-12 Months
Authors: Savitri Rahmania Chandra , Ariningrum Dian , Mashuri Yusuf Ari
Published: February 2023

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections in the community, including infants and children. Urine culture is the gold standard test for UTI detection, but it is expensive, impractical and takes a long time. At present, automated urinalysis methods have been used by many for UTI screening. The aim of this study was to determine the cut-off values of leukocyturia and bacteriuria using flow cytometry (FCM) method using automated urinalyzer Sysmex UX-2000 for screening of UTI in infant patients aged 0-12 months. A cross-sectional study with a diagnostic test was conducted at the Dr. Moewardi Hospital in Surakarta on August - October 2019. A total of 34 patients underwent urine culture examination and automatic urine analyzer using Sysmex UX-2000. Cut-off values of leukocyturia and bacteriuria were determined from the ROC curve followed by determination of sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), accuracy and likelihood ratio. The cut-off value for leukocyturia in infant patients aged 0-12 months was 46.2 cells/Î¼L with a sensitivity value of 88%, specificity 68%, PPV 50%, NPV 94%, accuracy 73% and likelihood ratio 2.77. The cut-off value of bacteriuria in infant patients aged 0-12 months was 247.6 cells/Î¼L with a sensitivity value of 66%, specificity 64%, PPV 40%, NPV 84%, accuracy 64% and likelihood ratio 1.85. Cut-off values of leukocyturia and bacteriuria using automatic urine analyzer Sysmex UX-2000 with negative predictive value (NPV) >80% can be used for UTI screening in infant patients aged 0-12 months.
Correlation of Triglyceride/HDL-Cholesterol Ratio and Visceral Adiposity Index with 25(OH)D in Obese Female
Authors: Monica Monica , Hendrianingtyas Meita
Published: February 2023

Obesity is a condition of excess body fat mass with cardiometabolic complications. The levels of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) decrease in obesity because it is stored in adipose tissue compartments and is related to dyslipidemia conditions. A high triglyceride/HDL-cholesterol (TG/HDL-C) ratio in obesity is related to dyslipidemia. Visceral Adiposity Index (VAI) is one of the parameters indicating central obesity related to visceral fat distribution in dyslipidemia conditions. This study aimed to prove a correlation between TG/HDL-C ratio and VAI with 25(OH)D levels in obese females. Observational study with cross-sectional design in 66 female patients. HDL-C examinations and triglyceride using the enzymatic colorimetry method. The TG/HDL-C ratio was calculated by dividing TG by HDL. The equation obtained visceral adiposity index (WC/(36.58+(1.89xBMI)) x (TG/0.81) x (1.52/HDL). 25(OH)D examinations used the Enzyme Linked Fluorescent Immunoassay (ELFA) method. Relationship status used the spearman rank test (p<0.05). Median 25(OH) levels were 9.75 (8-18.6)ng/mL. There was a weak negative correlation between TG/HDL-C ratio with 25(OH)D levels in obese females (p=0.020; r= -0.287) and VAI with 25(OH)D in obese females (p=0.019; r= 0.287). There was a weak negative correlation between TG/HDL ratio and VAI with 25(OH)D in obese female patients.
S-RBD IgG Response After Second Dose of CoronaVac; Prospective Study on Health Workers
Authors: Permatasari Cynthia Ayu , Nugraha Jusak , Fitriah Munawaroh
Published: February 2023

COVID-19 infection causes severe acute respiratory syndrome and requires immediate action. Therefore, developing safe vaccine efficacy and new therapies has become a global priority for achieving herd immunity. Vaccination is expected to form specific antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein that can neutralize the virus, thus preventing it from binding to its specific receptor (ACE 2 receptor). This study aimed to analyze the kinetics of antibody response to the CoronaVac vaccine after administration of the second dose vaccine. An observational analytic study with a prospective cohort approach was conducted from January to November 2021 at Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya. Two hundred fifty specimens from 50 health workers who met the inclusion criteria were measured for S-RBD IgG levels using the indirect chemiluminescence immunoassay method on the Snibe Maglumi® device. The SARS-CoV-2 S-RBD IgG levels were measured five times, such as before vaccination (day 0) and day 14, day 28, month 3, and month 6 after vaccination of the second dose of CoronaVac. The median (min-max) of S-RBD IgG levels before and after vaccination of the second dose on day 14, day 28, month 3, and month 6 were 0.43 (0.43–4.07); 109,25 (30.71–1619,42); 136,46 (19.38–725,28); 26.56 (7.64–158,65); 13.11 (0.59–8666,00) BAU/mL, respectively. There was a significant difference in S-RBD IgG levels at six months post-vaccination between the group with COVID-19 infection and those without COVID-19 disease (p < 0.001). Vaccination of the second dose of CoronaVac resulted in antibody formation; however, there was a trend of decreasing humoral immunity in the 3rd month after the second dose of CoronaVac vaccination in healthy individuals.
On-farm evaluation of growth performance and nutritional values of Brachiaria hybrid and Pennisetum purpureum cultivars in Southern Highlands, Tanzania
Authors: Mteta Safiel Kangalu , Massawe Boniface Hussein , Ruvuga Peter Rogers , Maleko David Dawson
Published: February 2023

Improved cultivars (cvs.) of Brachiaria hybrid and Pennisetum purpureum forages have been studied extensively in research settings but still there is a paucity of information about their on-farm performance. This study was therefore set to evaluate the on-farm performance of Brachiaria hybrid cvs. Cayman and Cobra, and Pennisetum purpureum cvs. ILRI 16835 and Ouma in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania. A total of 30 smallholder dairy farmers who cultivated these improved forage grasses were involved in this study. A 2 m × 2 m sub-plot was marked in established pasture plots and a standardised cut at a 5–7 cm stubble height was done at the beginning of this study. The forage growth performance was conducted from April–July, 2021 (dry period) in two phases of 6 weeks each. These cultivars were evaluated for their above-ground growth performance and nutritional values at the end of each phase. Plant height, leaf length, leaf widths, and number of tillers per plant among cultivars varied significantly (p < 0.05) while above-ground forage biomass did not vary among cultivars (p > 0.05). Crude protein values did not vary significantly among cultivars (p > 0.05), they were 131–141 g kg−1 dry matter (DM). These values were not able to meet the nutritional requirements of the lactating dairy cow. Brachiaria hybrid cv. Cayman had the lowest (p < 0.05) neutral detergent fibre (NDF, 539 g kg−1 DM) compared to other cultivars (545–571 g kg−1 DM), hence high digestibility. It was concluded that Cayman was the best cultivar for forage production in the Southern Highlands, Tanzania due to its low NDF content. However, lower biomass warrants mixing of Cayman with other feeds to meet the daily requirements of a lactating dairy cow.
Eesti sürjametsad; nende tüübid ja indikaatorliigid
Authors: Paal Jaanus , Turb Margit , Köster Tiina , Rooma Igna
Published: February 2023

The aims of the study were: (i) to examine how well the hillock forests are distinguishable from the forests of comparable site types, (ii) to ascertain the hillock forest indicator species, (iii) to elucidate the hillock forests’ community types, (iv) to assess the practical requirement for differentiation of hillock forests as a self-sufficient typological unit for forestry. The data included altogether 160 descriptions of hillock forest communities and 42 relevés of other site type stands for comparison. The historical continuity of hillock forests was estimated from old topographic maps. We established that the hillock forests constitute statistically a reliable distinct group of forests. Among the characteristic species having an indicator value significance level of up to 0.50, by the ecological strategy 43.2% belong to competitors, 37.8% are competitors and stress-tolerant ruderals, and 10.8% competitors and stress tolerators; according to the hemeroby, 62.5% of these species are apophyts and 30.0% hemeradiaphors. Most hillock forests (55.6%) are located on former slash-and-burn areas (bushlands) or reforested agricultural land (36.1%). The hillock forests can be classified into four forest types: 1) Fragaria vesca–Festuca ovina–Pinus sylvestris type, 2) Fragaria vesca–Oxalis acetosella–Pinus sylvestris type, 3) Fragaria vesca–Viola mirabilis–Picea abies–Populus tremula type and, 4) Fragaria vesca–Equisetum pratense–Betula pendula type. There is no need to define the hillock forests as a separate forest site type in practical forest typology, nevertheless recognition of these forests as representing the habitat directive type 9060 is important from the viewpoint of biodiversity maintenance.
POLICY ANALYSIS N STUDENT SPORTS COACHING IN BANDA ACEH CITY DISPORA
Authors: Musa Salbani
Published: February 2023

The Banda Aceh City Government  is currently developing  student  sports and strongly supports the program. This is intended to be synergistic and efficient in the development and improvement of student sports achievements  in Banda Aceh City. The purpose of this study is to determine the policy process of dispora and disdik in coaching student sports in Banda Aceh City in improving the performance of student sports coaching. This study seeks to collect data and information related to the sports coaching  policy process using descriptive methods and qualitative approaches. The subjects in this study were the Education Office and theYouth and Sports Office of Banda Aceh City. Instruments used to collect data by Observation, interviews and documentation studies. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the coaching policy process carried out by the Dispora  is not good because of the lack of socialization and monitoring of policies, still does not have implementers in accordance with scientific disciplines and the quality of coaching facilities and infrastructure has not been good in quality and quantity. In conducting the evaluation, it has not assessed what indicators make the policy fail or succeed. The Banda Aceh City Dispora has not made a special policy regarding the development of student sports. Keywords: Analysis, Student Sports Coaching Policy
Fuel Siphoner’s lung: a case of inhalational pneumonia
Authors: Azam Rabia , Zafar Hafsa , Gooptu Bibek
Published: February 2023

Background:

Practices of manual siphoning of fuel around the globe has exponentially increased the incidence of chemical pneumonitis. As evident by studies, chemical pneumonitis constitutes quite significant proportion of community-acquired pneumonia. In this case report, we follow up on the case of hydrocarbon pneumonitis along with its diagnostic uncertainty and treatment challenges.

Case Presentation:

A 66-year-old male presented with shortness of breath, fever, and hemoptysis after accidentally aspirating diesel while siphoning it from a generator. computed tomography pulmonary angiogram revealed bilateral pneumonitis and ruled out pulmonary embolism. He required high-flow oxygen initially due to extensive nature of pneumonia and was managed conservatively with broad-spectrum antibiotics and steroids. He recovered to discharge after 21 days. This represents a case of chemical, hydrocarbon (exogenous lipoid) pneumonitis, complicated by transudative pleural effusion and likely bacterial superinfection.

Conclusion:

Chemical pneumonitis is associated with varied symptoms and radiological presentation. Its treatment is essentially same as pneumonia caused by other pathogens. Timely diagnosis, escalation, and treatment can reduce the morbidity and mortality caused by these harmful insults.
Uji Aktivitas Antimikroba Hasil Ekstraksi dari Padi Lokal Indonesia
Authors: Yunita Lana , Ubaidillah Mohammad
Published: February 2023

Daun padi merupakan salah satu organ tanaman padi yang mengandung senyawa bioaktif yang berguna bagi kesehatan. Senyawa bioaktif fenolik adalah salah satu turunan dari antosianin yang merupakan pigmen warna pada daun padi. Senyawa fenolik memiliki sifat antioksidan alami yang berpotensi sebagai antimikroba. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu melakukan analisis senyawa bioaktif ekstrak daun padi berpigmen dan menganalisis pengaruhnya terhadap aktivitas penghambatan mikroba. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada bulan Juli – Desember 2021, di Laboraturium Agroteknologi, Laboraturium Agronomi Fakultas Pertanian dan Laboraturium Biologi Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam Universitas Jember. Metode penelitian yang dilakukan yaitu melakukan ekstraksi untuk analisis kandungan total fenolik, kadar antioksidan zona hambat untuk bakteri E.coli dan S. aureus. Perlakuan konsentrasi fenolik yang digunakan untuk melihat zona hambat bakteri yaitu 0,19 µg/ml; 0,095 µg/ml; 0,048 µg/ml; 0,024 µg/ml dan kontrol yaitu ampicilin 100 ppm dan air. Data hasil penelitian dianalisis menggunakan ANOVA dan uji lanjut DMRT 5 %. Kandungan total fenolik untuk tiap varietasnya berbeda dan total fenolik tertinggi terdapat pada varietas Gogo Niti II yaitu 0,89 µg/ml sedangkan kadar antioksidan tertinggi yaitu Merah Wangi sebesar 76,16%. Rerata zona hambat bakteri E.coli tertinggi terdapat pada perlakuan 0,19 µg/ml varietas Black Madras dan rerata zona hambat bakteri S.aureus tertinggi pada ampicilin 100 ppm pada varietas Black Madras dibandingkan dengan varietas yang lain sedangkan varietas Merah Saleman tidak membentuk zona hambat pada perlakuan manapun kecuali ampicilin 100 ppm.
Transformasi Gen SoSPS1 dengan Menggunakan enhancer OsADH dan Eksplan Kalus Somatik Embriogenis pada Tanaman Tebu
Authors: Sugiharto Bambang , Maulidia Zaiyin Rizky Ageng , Handoyo Tri , Maulidiya Ahdatu Uli Khikamil
Published: February 2023

Transformasi genetik adalah metode alternatif untuk mendapatkan bibit unggul tanaman tebu dengan kandungan sukrosa tinggi. Kandungan sukrosa dalam tanaman tebu dipengaruhi oleh keberadaan enzim SPS yang dikode oleh gen SoSPS1. Enzim SPS berperan penting dalam proses pembentukan dan akumulasi sukrosa pada tanaman. Transformasi genetik SoSPS1 diharapkan dapat meningkatkan konsentrasi dan aktivitas enzim SPS pada tanaman. Konstruk plasmid untuk gen SoSPS1 ditambahkan enhancer OsADH yang berperan saat proses translasi protein. Adanya OsADH membantu proses penerjemahan asam amino ketika proses translasi sehingga kemampuan tanaman mengekspresikan gen tidak terganggu oleh cekaman abiotik. Konstrak gen target disispkan ke dalam T-plasmid Agrobacterium tumefaciens strain GV 3103 kemudian diinfeksikan pada kalus somatik embriogenik (SE) tanaman tebu varietas Buluh Lawang. Setelah proses transformasi, kalus diseleksi secara invitro menggunakan kanamisin 50 ppm. Media dasar setiap tahap menggunakan formulasi Murashige and Skoog. Calon tunas yang lolos hingga seleksi kelima kemudian diaklimatisasi dan dilakukan analisis PCR untuk mendeteksi adanya gen target. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan dengan eksplan kalus SE mampu menghasilkan tanaman transgenik dengan tingkat efisiensi transformasi sebesar 2,4% dan memiliki kemampuan regenerasi menjadi tanaman dengan organel lengkap.
Pengaruh Media Tanam dan Nutrisi Terhadap Pertumbuhan Kentang Hitam (Plectranthus rotundifolius) Selama Aklimatisasi
Authors: Widodo Tirto Wahyu , Wardana Rudi , Trismayanti Indra
Published: February 2023

Kentang hitam merupakan pangan alternatif yang kaya karbohidrat (18,92%), toleran kekeringan, dan daya adaptasi luas, sehingga sangat berpotensi dikembangkan terutama di dataran rendah. Namun demikian, rendahnya ketersediaan benih berkualitas menjadi masalah utama dalam budidayanya. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan usaha untuk menyiapkan benih kentang hitam yang berkualitas dengan skala besar melalui kultur jaringan. Melalui teknik tersebut, benih kentang hitam berupa umbi dan stek mikro yang didapatkan bebas patogen, seragam, dan tidak bergantung musim. Namun demikian, dalam kultur jaringan terdapat salah satu fase kritis yakni aklimatisasi. Media tanam yang digunakan selama aklimatisasi memiliki peran yang sangat penting dalam mendukung pertumbuhan planlet. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan jenis media dan nutrisi terhadap pertumbuhan kentang hitam selama fase aklimatisasi. Percobaan dilaksanakan selama 4 bulan sejak April hingga Agustus 2021 di greenhouse Politeknik Negeri Jember. Percobaan disusun menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap faktorial dengan 2 faktor dan 3 ulangan. Faktor pertama adalah jenis media tanam yakni cocopeat+kompos dan abu sekam+kompos, sedangkan faktor kedua adalah konsentrasi nutrisi AB Mix yang terdiri atas 7 ml/l, 11 ml/l, 15 ml/l, dan 19 ml/l. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan media abu sekam+kompos dengan nutrisi AB Mix 7 ml/l memberikan pengaruh terbaik terhadap luas daun kentang hitam (4,2 cm2).  Abu sekam memiliki kandungan silika yang tinggi, serta fosfor dan kalium yang berperan dalam meningkatkan laju fotosintesis tanaman. Karakter pertumbuhan kentang hitam (tinggi tanaman, jumlah daun, laju pertumbuhan) cenderung lebih baik pada media yang ditambah abu sekam. Sedangkan aplikasi AB Mix 7 ml/l memiliki kecenderungan lebih baik terhadap pertumbuhan kentang hitam.
أثر استراتيجيةKUD في تحصيل طالبات الصف الثاني المتوسط في مادة الرياضيات
Authors: Khalil Alhbos Arwa Hammad
Published: February 2023

هدف البحث إلى تعرف "أثر استراتيجية KUD في تحصيل طالبات الصف الثاني المتوسط في مادة الرياضيات".
وتحقيقاً لهذا البحث وضعت الباحثة الفرضية الآتية:-
"لا يوجد فرق ذو دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى (0,05) بين متوسط درجات  طالبات المجموعة التجريبية التي درست وفق استراتيجية  KUD ومتوسط درجات طالبات المجموعة الضابطة التي درست على وفق الطريقة التقليدية في الاختبار التحصيلي".
وشملت عينة البحث التي اختيرت بطريقة مرحلية عشوائية، شعبتين دراسيتين من مدرسة ثانوية العقيدة للبنات في المديرية العامة لتربية صلاح الدين، لتمثل الأولى المجموعة التجريبية والبالغ عددها (25) طالبة، ولتمثل الثانية المجموعة الضابطة والبالغ عدد افرادها (25) طالبة أيضاً بعد استبعاد الطالبات الراسبات، ومن ثم اجراء المكافئة بينهما في متغيرات (العمر، والذكاء، وتحصيل الوالدين).
وقد أعدت الباحثة الخطط التدريسية لمحتوى المادة الدراسية, واختباراً تحصيلاً باتباع خطوات إعداد الاختبارات المتمثلة بتحديد المادة الدراسية، والأهداف السلوكية والخارطة الاختبارية، واستخراج الصدق، والصعوبة، والتمييز، وفاعلية البدائل، والثبات له وبناء على ذلك تكون الاختبار من (40) فقرة بصيغته النهائية.
ولتحليل البيانات إحصائياً تم استخدام عدة وسائل منها الاختبار التائي لعينتين مستقلتين، ومعادلة حجم الأثر.
وتوصلت الدراسة إلى إنهُ "يوجد فرق ذو دلالة إحصائية في التحصيل بين المجموعة التجريبية، والمجموعة الضابطة ولمصلحة  المجموعة التجريبية" وفي ضوء نتائج البحث أوصت الباحثة بعدد من التوصيات والمقترحات.
Suitability of the Lower Zab River Sediments for Concrete Works / Southwest of Kirkuk - Northern Iraq
Authors: Ibrahim Mustafa Hassan  , Mohammed Rashid Abood  , Lafta Salman Kadhim
Published: February 2023

An Engineering study was carried out for five stations in the Lower Zab basin, southwest of Kirkuk, to determine the viability of the Quaternary age sediments for concrete works. The geotechnical evaluation results included that the coarse aggregate's grain size analysis is identical to the gradient class (63.0 mm) according to the [1] classification. As for the gradation of fine aggregate for the sediments of the study area, the results of the granular gradient of the samples after matching them with the limits of AASHTO specification showed that they are identical to the specification with slight differences on some sieves. The elongation and flatness tests showed that the highest percentage of the longitudinal shape is (19.2%) and flat-shaped particles is (28.8%), within permissible limits according to British standard [2], the specific gravity for coarse aggregate was between (2.60 - 2.64) and saturated specific gravity (2.61 - 2.65), and the values of specific weight for fine soil ranged from (2.72 - 2.64) which is suitable for use in concrete works. The results of the laboratory test of the durability tests - The Los Angeles test for the samples showed that the highest percentage for weight loss was (20%), which is suitable for use in the concrete according to the Iraqi standard [3], the results of the laboratory test for stability showed that the percentage of weight loss for coarse aggregate (gravel) by the effect of sodium sulfate solution and for the number of 5 cycles of the samples ranged between (8.3% - 4.1%), which is valid for use in concrete works according to the American specification [4]. The results of the resistance tests - the point load test for stations (S1, S3, S4) within the classification range of very strong - extremely strong, and the two stations (S2, S5) within the class strong - very strong - extremely strong compared to the classification of [5], and they are good for concrete works. It was found from the results of the chemical tests the gypsum content, organic matter content, Total soluble salts, and the sulfate content of the samples of the study area are suitable to for concrete works according to British Standard [6], which is suitable for concrete works, testing the compressive strength of concrete cubes ranged between (24.93 - 18.22 MPa) for age seven days and ranged between (33.02 - 29.76 MPa) for 28 days for reference mixture, Which is (4:2:1 by weight). According to the Iraqi standard specification [7], the compressive strength values of the samples are suitable for regular unreinforced concrete, and in comparison with [8] classification, it was apparent that the concrete produced is of moderate endurance. And suitable for concrete works According to [9].