bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Vitamin D and diabetes mellitus
Authors: Urbanovych A.M. , Shykula S.I.
Published: March 2022

Vitamin D is a very important prohormone that needs for maintaining homeostasis and harmonious work of the endocrine system. This review article shows the impact of vitaminD on diabetes mellitus and its complications, such as diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, and diabetic foot. The authors used databases PubMed and Google Scholar to find literature data. The review determines the benefits of vitamin D supplements to correct mineral, carbohydrate, and lipid metabolism. The results of several meta-analyses are presented, which both confirm the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and diabetes mellitus or doubt its existence. The probable mechanisms of vitaminD influence on the development of diabetic retinopathy at the cellular and molecular levels are highlighted. In particular, the effect of this vitamin on the immune system through the regulation of cytokine levels is demonstrated. A significant association between vitamin D deficiency and the development of diabetic peripheral neuropathy has been shown. The effect of vitaminD supplements on renal function, inflammation, and glycemic control in patients with diabetic kidney disease has been demonstrated. The authors analyzed the effect of vitaminD compared with other nutrients on the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. The importance of vitaminD for improving glycemic control and wound healing is emphasized. In conclusion, the screening of patients with diabetes mellitus for vitamin D deficiency and the use of this supplement to prevent and treat microvascular and macrovascular diabetic complications are recommended. Randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trials are promising to further investigate the mechanisms of vitamin D exposure and determine the appropriate adequate dose for patients with diabetes mellitus and its complications.
Research on Financing Availability of Small Enterprises in Ningbo Based on Amartya Sen’s Method
Authors: Huiyong Miao
Published: March 2022

Space Small enterprises play an important role in China’s economic development. Their emergence has played a significant role in increasing employment, stabilizing society, and innovating science and technology. Taking small enterprises in Ningbo as an example, this study used Amartya Sen’s method to study the availability of financing. Firstly, the financing availability of small enterprises was analyzed from two aspects of resource endowment and monetary resources. Then, an empirical test was made on the financing availability of small enterprises. Finally, we put forward relevant suggestions for the development of small enterprises according to the current situation and empirical conclusions.
Paisajes físico-geográficos del municipio de Bacalar, Quintana Roo, México
Authors: Herrera Valencia Omayra Jazmín , Ramírez Sánchez Luis Giovanni , Priego Santander Ángel Guadalupe , Hernández Aguilar María Luisa
Published: March 2022

El mapa presenta la caracterización y distribución espacial de los paisajes físico-geográficos del municipio de Bacalar a escala 1:250 000. Con la integración de los componentes de paisaje se lograron delimitar 9 unidades superiores (localidades), 10 intermedias (paraje complejo) y 18 inferiores (paraje simple). Las geoformas presentes van desde lomeríos de ligera a fuertemente diseccionados hasta planicies sub-horizontales
Puntos de partida, metas y rutas de prospección en investigaciones etnomusicológicas y etnolingüísticas
Authors: Nava L. E. Fernando
Published: March 2022

Son mencionados aquí algunos de los temas de interés, estudios, publicaciones y motivos de investigación del autor de este texto, correspondientes a los ámbitos de la Etnomusicología y la Etnolingüística. Los tópicos principalmente referidos son: la música y la literatura tradicionales de México, considerando tanto formas arraigadas entre la población  hispanohablante, como otras que respectivamente se encuentran presentes entre algunos pueblos indígenas; ciertas expresiones musicales de los pueblos purépecha, seri y zapoteco, principalmente; algunas expresiones verbales estetizadas, en determinadas lenguas indígenas; así como aspectos de la relación lengua-cultura. Se hace referencia a los factores que estimularon los estudios, a algunas de las decisiones que median entre los resultados de la investigación y la selección-preparación de los datos preparados para las publicaciones, así como a varias preguntas abiertas o sin resolver. Algunos de los casos se presentan con reflexiones teórico-metodológicas que pretenden ser de utilidad en el estudio de los temas aquí mencionados.
Tenazitzimitl y otros relatos de la huasteca veracruzana
Authors: Granados Vázquez Berenice Araceli
Published: March 2022

Entrevista a Darina Melisa Hernández Martínez, en Xochimilco, Ixhuatlán de Madero, Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave

La entrevista que aquí se presenta tuvo lugar en octubre del 2014, en el pueblo de Xochimilco, municpio de Ixhuatlán de Madero, Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, una comunidad nahua ubicada en el corazón de la Huasteca veracruzana. Esta documentación forma parte del proyecto de investigación “Entidades femeninas acuáticas” (2009) de la Dra. Berenice Araceli Granados Vázquez.
Zavala Gómez del Campo, Mercedes y Alejandra Camacho Rúan. Manual para la recolección de literatura de tradición oral México: El Colegio de San Luis, 2018; 72 pp.
Authors: Robles Cira Rosario Natali
Published: March 2022

Manual para la recolección de literatura de tradición oral, escrito por Mercedes Zavala Gómez del Campo y Alejandra Camacho Rúan y publicado por El Colegio de San Luis, es un libro dirigido a los investigadores, estudiantes y, en especial, a los recopiladores de literatura de tradición oral con poca o nula trayectoria en el trabajo de campo. Es una guía práctica que, a partir de la experiencia de las autoras, brinda sugerencias para realizar un trabajo eficaz y agradable, por medio de unos sencillos pasos que el recopilador debe tomar en cuenta antes de salir a buscar sus materiales orales. 

El libro cuenta con siete apartados, en los cuales se contemplan los preparativos previos a la recopilación y se ofrecen, de manera general, definiciones de los géneros de la literatura tradicional mexicana y una exposición de los motivos y personajes más recurrentes. Tam¬bién se dan algunas recomendaciones sobre el equipo técnico, el desarrollo de la entrevista, las posibles preguntas que el investigador debe considerar, y los puntos claves posteriores a la recopilación, como la transcripción y edición del material recopilado. Sumado a esto, hacia el final del libro se incluye bibliografía y un apartado sobre acervos de literatura de tradición oral que pueden consultarse. De este modo, en tan solo sesenta y ocho páginas, los lectores podrán encontrar información útil para realizar un mejor trabajo de campo.
Nueva Antropología XXX, 84 (enero-junio).
Authors: Mata Trejo Quetzal
Published: March 2022

"El número 84 de la revista Nueva Antropología, coordinado por Alejandra Aguilar, reúne una serie de artículos en los cuales se aborda de distintas maneras el tema de la construcción del espacio y el tiempo en el ámbito de lo sagrado y en distintos contextos socioculturales..." Quetzal Mata Trejo.
Alec Dempster. "Ni con pluma ni con letra. Testimonios del canto jarocho". Raúl Eduardo González, ed. y pról.
Authors: Arranz Conrado
Published: March 2022

Con tan solo un tiraje de 300 ejemplares, aunque con el claro augurio —dada su relevancia— de que vendrán muchos más, el Gobierno del Estado de Veracruz publica este trabajo esencial para comprender más de cerca esta vertiente regional del son jarocho64 en Los Tuxtlas, Veracruz. Su autor es el artista plástico, músico, etnógrafo, curador, yo diría que humanista en toda la amplitud del término, Alec Dempster, mexicano universal. Además, el libro está prologado, anotado y cuidado editorialmente por Raúl Eduardo González, académico y músico, especialista en estudios de tradición oral y lírica hispánica. La otra colaboración...[lee en PDF el resto de este artículo]
Women and Dirty Money: How Women are Affected by, Involved, and Counter Money Laundering
Authors: Makmur Kartini Laras
Published: March 2022

Money laundering is a growing threat to global and Indonesian national development. Similar independent research has been minimal and has resulted in gender facets of development in general without determining to what extent women are undermined by, involved, as well as counter money laundering. This research discusses on how women can engage in the fight against money laundering, how money laundering specifically undermine women and what about the involvement of women in money laundering offense. The objective of this research is to promote women empowerment and integrate gender perspectives in improving anti-money laundering actions. The principal approach of this research is analytical descriptive using document and content analysis to observe the gendered aspect of money laundering. In this way, the findings may contribute to strengthening women’s engagement in anti-money laundering efforts. The result of this study shows that the involvement of women in anti-money laundering can strengthen prevention attempts, foster trust, and improve community outreach. This role is due to the money laundering specific consequence for women such as the decrease of public revenue available for gender equality services and programs. In addition, since women are less likely to tolerate tax evasion and money laundering, the more women in law enforcement, especially in decision-making roles and consideration to gender-sensitive responses make policing in anti-money laundering more effective.
Banking Product Marketing Strategy through Instagram Social Media in the Middle of the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: I Kadek Arya Wibawa  , Maradona Agus Fredy
Published: March 2022

The banking industry, especially BPR, has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. BPR Lestari wrote in a release that their assets grew in the midst of a pandemic. It is known that this bank is quite active in using social media even before the COVID-19 pandemic emerged. The purpose of this study was to find out how to implement changes in marketing strategies from conventional to marketing strategies through social media, especially Instagram in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this study, the sampling technique used was purposive sampling. Using data analysis techniques carried out in four steps, namely data collection, data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions/verification. The research validity test is the source triangulation test. The result of this study reveals that BPR Lestari has made maximum use of social media Instagram in supporting its marketing process in the midst of this COVID19 pandemic. Instagram BPR Lestari can fulfill every stage of the 5A concept (Aware, appeal, ask, act, and advocate) Marketing 4.0. Where the indicator for the success of marketing 4.0, namely at the advocate stage, has been achieved by BPR Lestari, as evidenced by the recommendations made either directly or through the Instagram share feature voluntarily by the customers of this bank. It can be concluded that the role of Instagram social media and digital marketing transformation has made BPR Lestari survive in the midst of the pandemic and even experience an increase in its assets.
Loss of Communication — Loss of Control
Authors: Shamakhov V. A.
Published: March 2022

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Features and Prospects for the Development of the Western Planning Sector of the Suburban Zone of the St. Petersburg City Agglomeration
Authors: Mezhevich N. M. , Solodilov V. V. , Shamakhov V. A.
Published: March 2022

The development of the St. Petersburg agglomeration, like any other Russian and international agglomeration, is not only a spatial, but also a socio-economic process. The genesis of agglomeration is associated with economic and political changes. Spatial change is the consequence of new economic and political challenges. The development of the St. Petersburg agglomeration can and should be considered as a single integrated process, which does not mean denying the advisability of considering agglomeration by sector. This article addresses some issues in the western agglomeration sector.
Organisational readiness to participate in a labelled product service cluster: a structural equation model analysis
Authors: Jamai Kaoutar , Gellynck Xavier , Abidar Ali , De Steur Hans
Published: March 2022

In the present competitive environment, organisations must inevitably progress to gain and maintain a long-term competitive advantage. Hence, organisations must embrace organisational readiness for change (ORC), which denotes the level of preparedness of an organisation to adopt a change through deploying new management strategies and new projects. This study evaluated the ORC of 70 Moroccan SMEs involved in the sector of labelled agri-food products to join a future innovative cluster. Three dimensions were employed to measure ORC, namely organisational culture, motivation, and climate. Partial least squares-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) was used to examine the impact of ORC dimensions on the perceived benefits for the firm. The findings demonstrate that the human factor appeared to be more favourably disposed to change. Organisational motivation displayed a significantly positive effect on perceived benefits through minimising production costs when working together in innovative projects. Despite this, the impact of organisational climate and culture was insignificant. This shows that the selected firms need more support to adopt new changes through integrating a new service cluster and, cooperating together in innovative projects. Our study may support SMEs, policymakers, and researchers in devising guidelines that promote better practices for the agro-food SMEs to function effectively.
On a conjecture of Davies and Levitin
Authors: Ozturk Hasen
Published: March 2022

Let $H_c$ be a $(2n)\times(2n)$ symmetric
tridiagonal matrix with diagonal elements $c \in
\mathbb{R}$ and off-diagonal elements one, and $S$
be a $(2n)\times(2n)$ diagonal matrix with the first
$n$ diagonal elements being plus ones and the last $n$ being minus
ones. Davies and Levitin studied the eigenvalues of a linear pencil
$\mathcal{A}_c=H_c-\lambda S$ as
$2n$ approaches to infinity. It was conjectured by DL that for any $n
\in \mathbb{N}$ the non-real
eigenvalues $\lambda$ of
$\mathcal{A}_c$ satisfy both
$|\lambda + c|<2$ and
$|\lambda - c|<2$. The
conjecture has been verified numerically for a wide range of $n$ and
$c$, but so far the full proof is missing. The purpose of the paper is
to support this conjecture with a partial proof and several numerical
experiments which allow to get some insight in the behaviour of the
non-real eigenvalues of $\mathcal{A}_c$. We provide
a proof of the conjecture for $n \leq 3$, and also in
the case where $|\lambda +
c|=|\lambda - c|$. In
addition, numerics indicate that some phenomena may occur for more
general linear pencils.
Relationship of Aortoseptal Angle with Chronic Hypertension, Clinical and Laboratory Data
Authors: Balaban Yakup , Varım Perihan
Published: March 2022

Aims: It is known that the angle between the aorta and the
septum on the long axis in two-dimensional echocardiography is different
between individuals in the community. The relationship between
aortoseptal angle (AoSA), age and diastolic dysfunction has been
mentioned in a couple of articles. We aimed to investigate if this angle
is directly related to duration of hypertension (HT), regardless of age
factor. Method: The data of 1294 patients who applied to the
cardiology outpatient clinic and whose AoSAs were recorded and analyzed
retrospectively. SPSS 20 was entered and the correlation of AoSA with
age, duration of HT and other data was investigated. Results: A
significant correlation was found between AoSA, duration of HT, age, and
diameter of the ascending aorta. A partial correlation was sought for
when age was taken under control, and then a significant correlation was
found between AoSA, duration of HT and diameter of the ascending aorta.
Conclusion: Aorta is known to lengthen depending on age and
duration of HT. This elongation shows that the aortic root, the free end
of the aorta, is progressing towards the ventricle. This situation
narrows the angle between the septum and aorta. As a result, one can
have an idea about how long patients have hypertension by looking at the
narrowing in AoSA.
Sperm of more colorful males are better adapted to ovarian fluids in lake char (Salmonidae)
Authors: Nusbaumer David , Garaud Laura , Guttry Christian de , Ançay Laurie , Wedekind Claus
Published: March 2022

Fish often spawn eggs with ovarian fluids that have been hypothesized to
support sperm of some males over others (cryptic female choice).
Alternatively, sperm reactions to ovarian fluids could reveal male
strategies linked to their likely roles during spawning. Sperm of males
who would usually be close to females during spawning are then expected
to be better adapted to the presence of ovarian fluids than to water
only, while the reverse would be expected for males that typically spawn
at larger distance to the females. We tested these predictions with
gametes and ovarian fluids from wild-caught lake char (Salvelinus
umbla). We found that sperm of more colorful males showed increased
sperm velocity in diluted ovarian fluids while sperm of paler males were
fastest in water only. We then let equal numbers of sperm compete for
fertilizations in the presence or absence of ovarian fluids and used
microsatellite markers to assign in total 1,464 embryos (from 70
experimental trials) to their fathers. Overall, sperm of more colorful
males reached higher fertilization success than sperm of pale males.
This difference was enhanced by the presence of ovarian fluids and best
explained by the increased sperm velocity. Sperm competitiveness was not
enhanced with decreasing genetic distance to a given female, although
parallel stress tests on embryos had revealed that females would profit
more from mating with least related males rather than most colored ones.
We conclude that sperm of more colorful males are best adapted to
ovarian fluids, and that the observed reaction norms reveal male
strategies rather than cryptic female choice.
Exploring the thermal limits of malaria transmission in the western Himalaya
Authors: Mozzafer Farhina , Menon Gautam , Ishtiaq Farah
Published: March 2022

Environmental temperature is a key driver of malaria transmission
dynamics. Using detailed temperature records from four sites
(1800-3200m) in the western Himalaya, we model how temperature regulates
parasite development rate (the inverse of the extrinsic incubation
period, EIP) in the wild. Using a Briére parametrization of the EIP,
combined with Bayesian parameter inference, we study the thermal limits
of transmission for avian (P. relictum) and human Plasmodium
parasites (P. vivax and P. falciparum) as well as for two
malaria-like avian parasites, Haemoproteus and Leucocytozoon. We
demonstrate that temperature conditions can substantially alter the
incubation period of parasites at high elevation sites (2600-3200m)
leading to restricted parasite development or long transmission windows.
We then compare estimates of EIP based on measures of mean temperature
versus hourly temperatures to show that EIP days vary in cold versus
warm environments. We found that human Plasmodium parasites
experience a limited transmission window at 2600m. In contrast, for
avian Plasmodium transmission was not possible between September
to March at 2600m. In addition, temperature conditions suitable for both
Haemoproteus and Leucocytozoon transmission were obtained
from June to August and in April, at 2600m. Finally, we use temperature
projections from a suite of climate models to predict that by 2040, high
elevation sites (~ 2600 m) will have a temperature range
conducive for malaria transmission, albeit with a limited transmission
window. Our study highlights the importance of accounting for fine-scale
thermal effects in the expansion of the range of the malaria parasite
with global climate change.
A showering giant right atrial thrombus following COVID. An interesting Case report and review of literature.
Authors: Alwaheidi Dina , El-Kahlout Mohamad , tbishat laith , al-mulla Abdulwahid , Azizi Samim
Published: March 2022

Abstract
Since the COVID-19 outbreak in late 2018,
growing evidence supported the association between COVID-19 infection &
hypercoagulability.
We report an interesting case of a right
atrial thrombus in a young female who sustained COVID-19 infection few
months before this diagnosis, as a result she required an open-heart
surgery to extract the thrombus.
Introduction
Mobile
atrial thrombi are rare to occur with few reported cases in literature,
since COVID has masked the face of the universe with a completely new
disease entity with multiple systemic affection, has also been strongly
linked with prothrombotic state, However, only very few counted cases of
atrial thrombi have been linked to COVID-19 infection.
Modern Chinese and Japanese garden as a symbol of national identity in the context of globalism
Authors: Ding Yang , Semykina Olena , Mykhailenko Andriy , Ushakova Olga , Khliupin Oleksandr
Published: March 2022

The article considers examples of modern gardens and parks with elements of Chinese and Japanese landscape design, analyzes the degree of their similarity with historic gardens. A comparative analysis of historic gardens and modern gardens and parks is carried out in order to prove which elements of traditional oriental landscape design are cited the most. A set of elements that embody national identity in modern Chinese and Japanese gardens is argued. It is shown how, over time, including under the direct influence of multiculturalism and in connection with the typification of pavilions for mass construction, the concentrated national features of eastern gardens were gradually smoothed out. As the most recognizable elements of modern Chinese gardens, pavilions, sculpture, compositions of stones, Japanese gardens – gates-torii, pagodas, compositions of boulders, "dry gardens", landscaping with sakura, coniferous trees, and Japanese maples were identified. Compared to Chinese gardens, in a modern Japanese garden outside of Japan there may be no buildings at all or their number is minimal, and the natural environment itself is more natural. On the contrary, the Chinese garden outside of China showcases the art of landscape design and the craftsmanship of man-made landscape paintings.
Cross-cultural validity of the psycho-social aspects of Facebook Use (PSAFU) scale
Authors: Jovanovic Tamara , Bodroza Bojana , Orchard Lisa , Fullwood Chris , Kermani Hossein , Casale Silvia , Fioravanti Giulia , Buljan Ivan , Hren Darko
Published: March 2022

The Psycho-Social Aspects of Facebook Use (PSAFU) scale was developed by Bodroza and Jovanovic (2016) to comprehensively measure psychological and social aspects of the users? Facebook (FB) experiences i.e. compensatory use of FB, self-presentation on FB, socializing, and seeking sexual partners through FB, FB addiction, and FB profile as the virtual self. The scale was previously validated on two Serbian samples. The aim of this study was to examine the validity of the PSAFU scale across multiple cultures, i.e. develop a version of the scale that would be suitable for the cross-cultural study of FB behaviors. The sample consisted of 1.632 respondents from Croatia, Italy, Iran, Serbia, and the UK. Administered questionnaires consisted of the PSAFU scale (Bodroza & Jovanovic, 2016), the Big Five Inventory (BFI; John et al., 1991), the Narcissistic Personality Inventory 16 (NPI-16; Ames et al., 2006), socio-demographic, and FB use questions (e.g., time spent on FB on a daily basis, frequency of posting, and number of FB friends). After some modifications and exclusion of the Virtual Self scale, the results of multigroup confirmatory factor analysis show that the PSAFU scale is cross-culturally invariant for the cultures included in this study and suitable for use in them. The remaining dimensions of revised PSAFU scale (PSAFU-R) have statistically significant relationships with measured personality traits and with indicators of FB use, although considerable cross-cultural variations were obtained.
Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Sensors
Authors: VM Aroutiounian
Published: March 2022

The results of studies of many types of semiconductor H 2 O 2 sensors are discussed in this review of 195 articles about hydrogen peroxide. The properties of electrochemical detectors, sensors based on organic and inorganic materials, graphene, and nano-sensors are analyzed. Optical and fluorescent sensors, detectors made of porous materials, quantum dots, fibers, and spheres are briefly discussed. The results of our studies in the YSU of hydrogen peroxide sensors made from solid solutions of carbon nanotubes with semiconducting metal oxides are also presented in the review. The fundamentals of the manufacture of biomarkers of respiration containing hydrogen peroxide vapors, which make it possible to judge the degree of a person’s illness with various respiratory diseases (asthma, lung cancer, etc.), are discussed.
Peningkatan Kualitas Guru dalam Kegiatan Layanan Bimbingan dan Konseling di SD/MI Muhammadiyah Se-Solo Raya
Authors: Wulandari Murfiah Dewi , Widyasari Choiriyah , Nursalam Nursalam
Published: March 2022

Tujuan dari pengabdian ini adalah meningkatkan kualitas guru dalam memberikan layanan BK terutama dalam pemecahan permasalahan siswa dan memberikan pendampingan dalam memberikan layanan responsif pada siswa bermasalah. Peserta pengabdian ialah guru SD dari enam kabupaten dan satu kotamadya se-Solo Raya. Metode pelaksanaan pengabdian meliputi persiapan, pelaksanaan (FGD, role play, pendampingan), dan pelaporan. Hasil pengabdian meningkatnya pemahaman dan keterampilan guru dalam memberikan layanan BK khususnya dalam pemecahan permasalahan siswa dan berfungsinya asas alih tangan untuk permasalahan siswa yang tidak bisa ditangani guru. Dari pengabdian ini diharapkan SD mampu mendirikan lembaga BK di masing-masing sekolah dan mengoptimalkan layanan BK di sekolah.
Upaya Pemberdayaan UMKM Konveksi Dalam Mencegah Penyebaran Covid-19 di Kawasan Solo Raya
Authors: Mangifera Liana , Putra Rizcho Louistama , Yudhanto Adinugroho Hendi , Nur Rahma Fida , Amelia Salsabilla Calista , Ayu Martiningsih Diah , Tri Wijayanti Riyas
Published: March 2022

ABSTRAK

Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk (1) memberikan solusi peluang usaha kepada UMKM konveksi yang usahanya saat pandemi ini terpuruk (2) mengedukasi masyarakat tentang bahayanya covid-19 (3) membagikan masker gratis kepada masyarakat di kawasan Solo Raya. Pencapaian tujuan tersebut dilakukan melalui (1) pencarian UMKM konveksi yang terdampak pandemi di kawasan Solo Raya (2) pembukaan pendaftaran volunteer khusus mahasiswa manajemen FEB UMS yang berdomisili di Solo Raya (3) Melakukan sosialisasi terhadap volunteer terpilih (4) membentuk tim pendamping untuk mendampingi volunteer ketika melakukan kegiatan (5) mencetak pamflet untuk nantinya dibagikan ke masyarakat bersamaan dengan membagikan masker dan melakukan edukasi kepada masyarakat. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan ini berlangsung dengan baik dan lancar. Kegiatan ini mampu memberikan pengetahuan baru kepada masyarakat tentang bahaya nya covid-19 dan juga cara mencegah penyebarannya, juga pentingnya menggunakan masker, selain itu kegiatan ini juga membantu UMKM supaya mereka bisa memperoleh penghasilan lagi melalui produksi masker kain di masa pandemi ini. Memang ada sedikit kendala yang muncul pada saat kegiatan tapi hal itu dapat kami minimalisir dan dapat menjadi evaluasi kami dalam melaksanakan kegiatan berikutnya. Ada beberapa saran yang diajukan setelah kegiatan ini selesai diantaranya lebih mengecek masker lagi sebelum dibagikan, pemilihan tempat pembagian masker harus di kawasan pusat ekonomi atau kawasan yang lumayan ramai, memberikan edukasi dengan lebih sopan dan menggunakan bahasa yang mudah dipahami oleh masyarakat.
Manajemen Waktu Belajar Anak Selama Pembelajaran Jarak Jauh di Masa Pandemi
Authors: Sofyananjani Bertias , Setyawan Candra , Aqomaddina Fachrunnisa , Monika Monika , Ruhaena Lisnawati
Published: March 2022

Sejak ditemukannya Covid-19 di Indonesia pada bulan Maret 2020 beberapa aspek kehidupan terdampak dari adanya wabah Covid-19, diantaranya yakni dunia pendidikan, yang kemudian muncul kebijakan dari pemerintah salah satunya Pembelajaran Jarak Jauh (PJJ). Dari Our World in Data dan JHU CSSE COVID-19 Data pada tanggal 7 Juni 2021 total kasus di Indonesia ±1,87 juta jiwa, total sembuh ±1,72 juta jiwa, dan yang meninggal dunia ±51.992 jiwa. Kemudian banyak masalah baru muncul dengan diberlakukan sistem pembelajaran jarak jauh, karena pembelajaran jarak jauh sendiri sangat tergantung pada sistem daring, sehingga membutuhkan banyak adaptasi dari berbagai pihak. Metode pengambilan data yang dilakukan menggunakan menyebarkan Google Form need asesment, kemudian disebarkan kepada siswa SD Islam Al-Firdaus Magelang, SMP N 1 Kalikotes Klaten, SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Weleri, dan SMK N 1 Bawen. Setelah disebarkan dan diisi oleh para siswa kemudian di analisis. Hasil dari data yang diperoleh yaitu guru yang hanya memberikan tugas yang banyak dan membuat siswa kewalahan dalam mengatur jadwal sehari-hari; system pembelajaran yang kurang siap karena pandemic yang terjadi secara tiba-tiba.
Strategi Pendidik Anak Usia Dini Era Covid-19 dalam Menumbuhkan Ketertarikan Belajar Menggunakan Powtoon
Authors: Farah Aulia Rahmawati  , Rizki Ananda , Pentiyani Linda , Pentiyani Linda , Ruhaena Lisnawati
Published: March 2022

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah (1) menciptakan strategi belajar yang tepat untuk siswa selama pembelajaran daring (2) mengetahui manfaat powtoon dalam menumbuhkan ketertarikan belajar siswa. Penulis melakukan kegiatan magang di TK Al-Azhar Syifa Budi Solo, kota Surakarta, Jawa Tengah. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam kegiatan magang ini yaitu observasi, wawancara, dan kuesioner. Hal yang menjadi objek penelitian adalah strategi pengajar dalam memanfaatkan media untuk proses pembelajaran daring. Oleh karena itu, penulis mengangkat topik “Strategi Pendidik Anak Usia Dini Era Covid-19 dalam Menumbuhkan Ketertarikan Belajar Menggunakan Powtoon”. Powtoon adalah aplikasi komunikasi visual yang digunakan untuk membuat video animasi. Penulis mengangkat topik ini karena berdasarkan hasil kuesioner para guru belum mengenal aplikasi Powtoon. Hasil kuesioner menunjukkan adanya perubahan perilaku dimana para guru menjadi paham akan manfaat dari aplikasi powtoon yang merupakan indikator keberhasilan intervensi ini.
Pelatihan Spiritual Mindfulness dalam Menurunkan Stress Ibu di Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Wisnu Sri Hertinjung , Ruhaena Lisnawati , Sulandari Santi , Laksmadita Citra , Taufiq Tsoraya , Kusumastuti Dwiarsinta
Published: March 2022

Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk menurunkan stress para ibu pada masa pandemi Covid-19 melalui pelatihan spiritual mindfulness. Perubahan besar yang terjadi dalam kehidupan akibat terjadinya wabah Covid-19 membawa dampak besar bagi peran ibu, sehingga banyak ibu yang mengalami stress. Pelatihan spiritual mindfulness diyakini dapat menjadi salah satu cara yang dapat dilakukan untuk menurunkan stress. Pelatihan ini diikuti oleh 7 orang peserta yang memenuhi kriteria mengalami stress pada tingkat sedang dan bersedia mengikuti pelatihan secara penuh. Pelatihan spiritual mindfulness terdiri dari 5 sesi yaitu niat, tafakur, muhasabah, taubat, dan tawakal. Pelatihan dilakukan spenuhnya secara daring, dengan 2 kali tatap muka melalui zoom meeting. Agar proses pelatihan berjalan optimal, dipilih metode penyajian yang menarik dan dapat melibatkan peserta secara aktif. Jenis penugasan yang dipilih bukanlah untuk menggali aspek kognitif namun lebih memfasilitasi pengalaman para ibu dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Dilakukan 2 kali pengukuran sebelum dan sesudah pelatihan (pre-test dan post-test), untuk mengetahui efektivitas pelatihan spiritual mindfulness dalam menurunkan stress para ibu di masa pandemi Covid-19. Hasil analisis data menggunakan T-test menunjukkan skor t=3,565 dengan p=0,005 (p<0,05) yang berarti terdapat penurunan yang sangat signifikan stress ibu di masa pandemi Covid-19 setelah mendapatkan pelatihan spiritual mindfulness.

Kata Kunci : Pelatihan, Spiritual mindfulness, Stres
Pengembangan Potensi Wisata Pantai Desa Sukadana di Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Razzaq Sheila Rahmah El Wahda
Published: March 2022

Adanya pengabdian yang dilakukan di Desa Sukadana sendiri memiliki tujuan untuk memunculkan kepekaaan masyarakat bahwa daerah mereka memiliki potensi besar menjadi desa wisata. Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data primer berupa wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Hasilnya, Desa Sukadana mempunyai potensi yang tinggi  dalam bidang wisata. Desa Sukadana mempunyai potensi wisata bahari, wisata kuline, wisata budaya, wisata madu trigona. Setelah adanya pembuatan beberapa spot foto di pantai Sukadana seperti papan tulisan, ayunan, dan spot foto bentuk hati.
Pelatihan Digital Marketing Untuk Meningkatkan Pemasaran Produk Jamur Tiram Dimasa Pandemi Covid-19 Pada UMKM Gading Sukowati, Sragen
Authors: Suranto Suranto , Ambarwati Ambarwati , Suparti Suparti , Sofyan Aan , Agustina Lina , Salsa Bella Shella , Evi Oktaviana Desy , Afandi Adam Pri , Haya Lovina Rizki , Zuhri Thoha Syaifudin
Published: March 2022

Kondisi pandemi covid-19, menyebabkan beberapa usaha kecil menengah yang ada di masyarakat mengalami kelumpuhan, tak terkecuali UKM kelompok jamur di Plumbon Sambungmacan Sragen. Oleh karena itu, tim pengabdian masyarakat dari Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta melakukan kegiatan pengabdian bagi kelompok petani jamur dengan tujuan perbaikan pengemasan  dan pelatihan digitalisasi marketing. Dengan kegiatan ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan pemasaran secara online produk jamur tiram di masa pandemi covid-19. Sebagai Mitra pada pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah kelompok petani jamur yang tergabung dalam UMKM Gading Sukowati yang terdiri dari 20 orang anggota. Kegiatan pendampingan pengemasan dan pelatihan digital marketing dilakukan pada Tanggal 18 desember 2021. Langkah dalam kegiatan ini meliputi: pemesanan plastik dan stiker untuk packing produk, pembuatan akun intragram, pembuatan akun facebook serta akun shopee bagi UMKM Gading Sukowati dan pelatihan digital marketing bagi anggota kelompok petani jamur.  Hasil dari kegiatan ini didapatkan pengemasan produk olahan jamur yang lebih bagus dan menarik serta diperolehnya akun instagram, facebook dan akun shopee bagi UMKM Gading Sukowati. Pada kegiatan ini juga dihibahkan sebuah lap top untuk mendukung dan melancarkan pemasaran produk secara online. Dengan kegiatan ini diharapkan produk jamur dari UMKM Gading Sukowati Sragen dapat lebih dikenal masyarakat luas dan meningkat pemasarannya.
Analysis of environmental hazard parameters of the workplaces in steel plants in Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ilorin, P.M B. 1515, Ilorin, Nigeria, Lateef Saheed Babatunde , Kayode Adeshina Bamidele ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ilorin, P.M B. 1515, Ilorin, Nigeria, Olawale Bello Bashir ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dangote Cement Plc, P.M.B. 1085, Obajana, Nigeria, Ibitayo Obajemihi Obafemi ,   Department of Food Engineering, University of Ilorin, P.M.B. 1515, Ilorin, Nigeria
Published: March 2022

The steel plant’s workplace environmental hazard parameters in Ilorin, Nigeria was evaluated using response surface methodology (RSM). Three environmental parameters (illumination, temperature and noise level) were measured. The data obtained were compared with the Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) standard for the workplace environment. Based on the preliminary analysis of the workplace environment, five variables (No. of lightings, no. of windows, no. of machines, no. of workers and age of machines) were considered as input parameters. RSM was used to perform the modelling and optimization to identify functional relationships between the input and output parameters. Three (3) model equations one for each of the output parameters were developed and checked for adequacy and validity. All developed model equations were found to present functional relationships between input and output parameters. Hence, all developed model equations can be used as reliable tools for estimating, predicting, and conducting analysis for workplace environmental hazard. Best optimized results were selected based on desirability (0–1). Illumination, temperature and noise level got desirability rate of 0.921, 1.000 and 0.983 respectively. The outcome of this study suggested that the environmental parameters studied within the workplace do not conform with the OSHA standard and as a result may constitute long-term health risks to the workers.
Laser surface modification of materials
Authors:   Ivan Franko Drohobych State Pedagogical University, Drohobych , Ukraine, Pavlovskyy Yuriy
Published: March 2022

To develop any process of laser technology, you need to solve 3 problems: 1) What are the properties of the interaction of laser radiation with matter must be selected to achieve the goal (resonant – non-resonant, absorption-scattering, photo- or thermal absorption, heating, hardening, melting, softening, evaporation, decomposition, coagulation, etc.); 2) What type of laser source should be used to achieve this goal (wavelength, operation mode – continuous or pulse-frequency, power, pulse duration, transverse energy distribution in the beam, coherence, monochromaticity, polarization, etc. taking into account the reliability, stability of the process and its value, and how to calculate and verify these parameters ?; 3) What are the requirements for the transverse and longitudinal shape of the beam and what opto-mechanical, opto-electronic and other systems are needed to solve this problem? Successful solution of these problems hardens the high quality of the result of the application of laser technology of materials processing. The aim of this work is to show the effectiveness of laser surface treatment of materials on their micromechanical properties. The surface of the samples was treated with laser radiation using a pulsed neodymium laser YAG: Nd. Vickers microhardness measurements were then performed. The surface of silicon carbide was irradiated with a laser beam with different technical parameters. The micromechanical characteristics of the treated samples were studied and their comparison with the source material was made. Suggestions for laser modification of mechanical properties of superhard materials are made. Alloying of aluminum with titanium nitride impurities by pulsed laser irradiation was performed. A significant increase in microhardness in the field of laser fusion of titanium nitride nanopowder into the aluminum matrix was revealed. We have thus shown that laser treatment of structural and functional materials is an effective method of controlling their properties. A set of experimental studies, in particular, structural, optical, and magnetic, will be conducted to physically substantiate the established results. In this paper, we have expressed our views, citing well-known literature sources.
Kinematic restriction method for tensegrity structures
Authors: González-Fallas A.
Published: March 2022

The use of tensegrity structures in robotics has been studied in recent years thanks to their properties of light weight, efficient distribution of forces and the possibility of applying control methods for the active shape reconfiguration, with crawling and rolling as examples. The structural composition of tensegrities, particularly the use of tensile elements, results in the presence of infinitesimal mechanisms. These affine motions have been considered for the development of control strategies that follow the manifold of stable positions described by these mechanisms. However, in robotic applications, the presence of rigid body motions can cause undesired effects, such as tensegrity structures flipping over. The form finding methods available in literature consider only the statics of tensegrities and most dynamic models work assume free-standing structures, while few consider fixed structures but do not deepen into the process of removing the rigid body motions. In this paper, the formulation of the equilibrium equations of tensegrity structures is reviewed, to describe the presence of the affine motions in the vector spaces of the equilibrium matrix. A simplified method for removing rigid body motions from the equilibrium equations is detailed, and the effect on the set of affine motions is explained. To verify the validity of this process, two numerical examples are given, including a single unit and a two stage tensegrity structures.
KESANTUNAN BERBAHASA DOSEN TERHADAP MAHASISWA DALAM PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INDONESIA
Authors: Sudrajat Ajat
Published: March 2022

This study describes the politeness of language carried out by lecturers to students in learning Bahasa at a private university in the Karawang district. The method in this research is the descriptive qualitative. The data in this study are in the form of lecturers' speeches containing language politeness to students in learning Indonesian. The results and discussion in this study referred to Leech's theory, the researcher found that the maxim of wisdom is 13 utterances, the maxim of generosity is 11 utterances, the maxim of praise is 15 utterances, the maxim of humility is 11 utterances, the maxim of agreement is 10 utterances, and the maxim of sympathy is 13 utterances. The total number of politeness utterances from the lecturer is 73 utterances. Furthermore, based on the interview result, the researcher found out that the lecturer remained polite, especially using language towards the speech partner. The researchers conclude that the lecturer has realized polite speech using Leech's theory, and the lecturer will continue to speak consistently to his partner, especially in the academic setting.
PENERAPAN MODEL PETA PIKIRAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MENULIS CERPEN SERTA DAMPAKNYA TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KREATIF PESERTA DIDIK KELAS XI SMK PGRI KARANGAMPEL
Authors: Supriyadin Supriyadin
Published: March 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah (a) menggambarkan prosedur persiapan, pelaksanaan dan penilaian pembelajaran menulis cerpen dengan model peta pikiran, (b ) mengetahui perbedaan kemampuan menulis cerpen dengan menggunakan model peta pikiran peserta didik kelas kontrol dengan kelas eksperimen di kelas XI SMK PGRI Karangampel, dan (c) mengetahui pengaruh model peta pikiran dalam pembelajaran menulis cerpen terhadap kemampuan berpikir kreatif peserta didik kelas XI SMK PGRI Karangampel. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kombinasi (mixed method) dengan jenis penelitian tipe Embedded desain. Penelitian ini meneliti bagaimana prosedur perencanaan, pelaksanaan, dan penilaian pembelajaran menulis cerpen dengan menggunakan model peta pikiran dalam pembelajaran menulis cerpen serta dampaknya terhadap kemampuan berpikir kreatif peserta didik. Hasil uji hipotesis bahwa nilai sig (2-tailed)nya 0,000 < 0,05/2, maka Ho ditolak dan H1 diterima. Artinya terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara kemampuan menulis cerpen dengan model peta pikiran dan model ekspositoris. Begitu pula hasil uji hipotesis terhadap kemampuan berpikir kreatif dapat dilihat bahawa thitung sebesar 5,896 sedangkan nilai df 26-2 = 24 diperoleh ttabel sebesar 2,064. Dengan demikian thitung maka Ho ditolak Ha diterima, artinya signifikan. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran menulis cerpen dengan menggunakan model peta pikiran dalam memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kemampuan berpikir kreatif peserta didik kelas XI SMK PGRI Karangampel.
Implementasi Media Candil berbasis Literasi Digital sebagai Upaya Optimalisasi dalam Pelaksanaan Gerakan Literasi Sekolah (GLS)
Authors: Setiadi Ulfah
Published: March 2022

Pesatnya perkembangan teknologi informasi membutuhkan keterampilan dasar yang berkaitan dengan konsep digital itu sendiri. Dengan perkembangan digital saat ini, kemampuan untuk menemukan sumber informasi yang dapat dipertanggungjawabkan menjadi sangat penting. Dalam lanskap literasi digital, setiap orang membutuhkan kemampuan untuk mengakses, menganalisis, membuat, merefleksikan, dan bertindak menggunakan perangkat digital. Artikel ini menyajikan gagasan langsung mengenai literasi digital dan tantangan pelaksanaan gerakan literasi sekolah yang menghadapi pelabagai permasalah khususnya pada situasi pandemi covid-19. Sadar dengan itu semua, pemerintah melalui Kemendikbud serta Dispusipda Provinsi Jawa Barat memberikan inovasi dengan membuat sebuah aplikasi Madia Candil berbasis literasi digital sebagai alat yang digunakan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan penggunaan teknologi digital di dalam dunia pendidikan khususnya pada saat pelaksanaan gerakan literasi sekolah pada guru dan peserta didik. Media Candil berbasis literasi digital pun dapat dijadikan sebuah alat untuk meningkatkan minat baca dan kemampuan peserta didik dalam berliterasi. Dengan demikian guru sebagai pendidik yang berinteraksi langsung dengan peserta didik, harus mampu memanfaatkan teknologi digital khususnya dalam gerakan literasi sekolah. Salah satu caranya yaitu dengan menjadikan Media Candil sebagai alat untuk membantu meningkatkan kemampuan siswa dalam membaca. Itu semua bisa dilakukan melalui, pelaksanaan gerakan literasi sekolah berbasis literasi digital.
Keragaman Koleksi Rhododendron dan Tanggapan Bunganya Terhadap Suhu Udara di Sekitarnya Serta Kendala dalam Pengayaan Jenisnya di Kebun Raya Biologi Wamena
Authors: Wawo Albertus Husein , Hidayat Radi Agung , Setyowati Ninik , Lestari Peni
Published: March 2022

Kebun Raya Biologi Wamena (KRBW) merupakan satu - satunya kawasan konservasi ex-situ di ekoregion Papua yang terletak di Kabupaten Jayawijaya. Sebagai kebun koleksi di dataran tinggi, maka dipilihlah marga Rhododendron sebagai salah satu dari beberapa koleksi tumbuhan. Hingga saat ini, KRBW telah mengoleksi 8 jenis Rhododendron, artinya hanya 7,07% dari total jenis Rhododendron yang tersebar di Papua. Dari koleksi ini ditemukan 3 warna bunga yaitu kuning, putih dan ungu. Setiap warna bunga memiliki perbedaan respon terhadap suhu udara di sekitar tumbuhan. Pada penelitian ini didapatkan bahwa pada pagi hari suhu pada mahkota bunga lebih tinggi rata-rata 4,4 - 7,0oC, dibandingkan suhu udara rata-rata 15,72oC, sedangkan pada siang hari suhu pada mahkota bunga lebih rendah. rata-rata 3,6 - 6,0oC dari rata-rata suhu udara 29,9oC. dan juga telah terungkap bahwa pada corolla kuning tersimpan temperatur lebih tinggi daripada temperatur pada corolla putih dan ungu. Beberapa kendala yang dihadapi untuk meningkatkan jumlah jenis Rhododendron di KRBW sebagai berikut; kurangnya kemampuan untuk mengatasi perbedaan suhu antara suhu di habitat Rhododendron terutama di dataran tinggi sekitar 2000 - 3500 m dpl dan suhu udara di KRBW; Belum ada kegiatan khusus untuk mengumpulkan beberapa jenis baru Rhododendron terutama pada beberapa lokasi yang memiliki ketinggian yang sama atau sedikit berbeda dengan KRBW dan kondisi tanah di KRBW yang kurang mendukung pertumbuhan Rhododendron.