bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengukuran dan Peningkatan Produktivitas Drafter Kontrak di PT X Oil Refinery Menggunakan Metode Objective Matrix (OMAX) dan Fishbone Diagram
Authors: Mirmaningtyas Dessy Cipta , Nurwathi Nurwathi
Published: February 2024

Karyawan drafter di PT X Oil Refinery memiliki tugas membuat draft kontrak pengadaan jasa selama batas waktu pengerjaan 25 hari kerja. Berdasarkan pengamatan secara langsung drafter sedang mengalami permasalahan, yaitu tidak tercapainya target atau terjadi keterlambatan  penyelesaian tugas kerja dari batas waktu yang sudah ditentukan, maka dilakukan penelitian analisis produktivitas menggunakan metode objective matrix (omax) dan perbaikan menggunakan fishbone diagram. Hasil perhitungan variabel kriteria produktivitas output sebanyak 1,640 unit/hari, produktivitas tenaga kerja 8,200 unit/orang, produktivitas perencanaan produksi 91%, produktivitas perencanaan waktu produksi 71%.. Nilai produktivitas terendah dimiliki oleh rasio 4 pada periode ke-10 dengan nilai skor 0,439. Rasio ini menunjukan produktivitas paling rendah terjadi pada periode k-10 karena jumlah draft kontrak yang dikerjakan jauh lebih banyak daripada periode sebelumnya. Kriteria produktivitas efisiensi yang menggambarkan penggunaan sumber daya menjadi permasalahan yang paling utama karena memiliki nilai bobot paling besar yaitu 196,9. Usulan perbaikan produktivitas untuk drafter, yaitu mengadakan penjadwalan trainning, menaikan standar syarat rekrutmen, mengikuti pelatihan dan pendidikan tentang kemampuan adaptif, menyediakan tata cara pengoperasian pada setiap mesin atau alat kantor yang baru, perusahaan melakukan pemantauan langsung cara rutin, memberikan intruksi yang jelas, dan mengubah SOP batas waktu pengerjaan draft.
Sexual system variation in the legumes (Fabaceae): prospects for morphological, evolutionary and genomic study
Authors: Cronk Quentin , Borges Leonardo
Published: February 2024

Although the great majority of legume species are cosexual with hemaphrodite flowers, a variety of sexual systems are observed in the family including monoecy, andromonoecy, androdioecy and dioecy. Such broad terms conceal much variation, details that may be of importance in understanding the evolutionary and ecological basis of reproductive systems. This variation is often inadequately described in taxonomic works which, through practical necessity, require brevity. Here we provide an overview of the sexual systems of legumes and propose a simple notation for summarizing sexual variation in the form of an unequivocal formula: the inflorescence formula. We also suggest a protocol for detailed description of sexual variation, which we hope will be useful in guiding future studies of sexual variation in plants. Detailed knowledge of sexual variation at the morpholological level is an important prerequisite for molecular investigation of the evolutionary developmental biology of sex systems. Legumes provide a rich field for future evo-devo investigations in this area.
The Place of the European Union Countries in the Global Pharmaceutical Market
Authors:   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Shuba Maryna V. , Honcharenko Kyrylo O. ,   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
Published: February 2024

The purpose of the article is to determine the current state, features and prospects of development of the European Union countries in the global pharmaceutical market. The article presents the main indicators of the EU pharmaceutical sector in 2000-2021. It is determined that the pharmaceutical industry remains a key factor in the development of the economy of many European countries and is one of the most knowledge-intensive sectors of the economy. It is found that in 2021 in the production of pharmaceutical products among the EU Member States, the leaders were Italy, Germany, France and Belgium. Indicators of the share of leading exporters and importers in international trade in pharmaceutical products in 2021 are presented. The EU countries occupy leading positions in international trade in pharmaceutical products. In the global market, the leading exporter of pharmaceutical products in recent years is Germany. The indicators of foreign trade in pharmaceutical products of the EU from 2002 to 2021 are considered. It is found that the share of trade in pharmaceutical products in the EU’s total foreign trade is gradually growing. In 2021, the EU’s main trading partner for pharmaceutical products was the USA and Switzerland. To measure the identified comparative advantages of EU countries in the pharmaceutical sector, the article calculates an index of identified comparative advantages. The result shows that the export potential of the pharmaceutical industry in 16 EU countries is realized, and 11 countries still do not have a comparative advantage. It is determined that the COVID-19 pandemic has an ambiguous impact on the EU pharmaceutical market. On the one hand, COVID-19 can be seen as a great opportunity for the EU pharmaceutical industry, on the other hand, the pandemic has created significant risks for the pharmaceutical sector. It is defined that the prospects for the participation of the EU countries in the global pharmaceutical market and the priority vectors of development of the European pharmaceutical sector depend, first of all, on legislation and on demographic changes.
A Statistical Analysis and Forecasting of the Components of the National Market of Foreign Exchange in the Conditions of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Authors:   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Korepanov Oleksiy S. , Lazebnyk Iuliia O. ,   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Chala Tеtyana G. ,   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Korniienko Vladyslava V. ,   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
Published: February 2024

The article focuses on determining the impact of the consequences of the russian invasion of Ukraine on macroeconomic stability and the exchange rate of the national currency. The relevance of the chosen topic is substantiated. The problems of assessing the negative consequences of the russian invasion of Ukraine are outlined, including: violation of general macroeconomic stability, significant fluctuations in foreign exchange markets and destabilization of the national currency. The study considers the theoretical and methodological foundations of the study of foreign exchange markets and analyzes global trends in the development of the global currency market. The structure of world currency reserves is analyzed according to the assessment of the currency composition of the official currency reserve (COFER) of the IMF. The analysis of the dynamics of average spreads of purchase and sale of reserve currencies against the US dollar for traditional and non-traditional reserve currencies is carried out. As a result of studying world trends, the main factors that affect fluctuations in the exchange rate of currencies are identified. The main problems regarding the functioning of the national currency market in the context of the hostilities in Ukraine are outlined, in particular, the existing inflationary processes are analyzed. The dynamics of currency interventions of the NBU for 2021-2022 is considered. The features (advantages) of the application and the results of using the singular spectral analysis (SSA) method for predicting fluctuations in the US dollar and Euro in the national foreign exchange market are presented. The practical implementation of this method was carried out using the CaterpillarSSA software product. Evaluation of the accuracy of the forecast is performed using the MAPE method. The obtained forecast errors (less than 6%) suggest that the constructed models are adequate and can be used for further research and recommendations. Thus, it can be concluded that for Ukraine the most important factors affecting the exchange rate are seasonality and successful trade policy of the government, which, in turn, largely depends on resource prices. The carried out research allowed to highlight the features and main aspects of the functioning of the foreign exchange market of Ukraine during the period of ongoing military aggression.
Substantiating the Importance of Adherence to Ethical Principles to Ensure Integrity in Scientific Research
Authors:   Oles Honchar Dnipro National University, Hamerska Inna S. , Oliinyk Tetiana I. ,   Oles Honchar Dnipro National University
Published: February 2024

The purpose of the article is to study the influence of ethical principles on the formation of scientific research. The article analyzes the problems faced by researchers when writing and publishing their scientific achievements in the world in general and in Ukraine in particular. The expediency of observing ethical norms and rules in research is substantiated. Both the ethical principles and their influence on scientific research are proposed for consideration. The issue of authorship, its importance and correct documenting are raised. The criteria that the author must meet are considered also; it is defined what problems a person may encounter in case of incorrect documentation of her or his authorship in scientific journals. The importance of preventing conflicts of interest is highlighted, the causes and types of such conflicts are covered. The problem of plagiarism, its form and scale is raised; the issue of correct editing of references and citations of another author is illuminated. The importance of avoiding simultaneous submission of an article to different journals is emphasized, disclosing the essence and methods of such a practice as well as the consequences in case of violation of this principle. The issue of translation of research, its rules and requirements is raised. The principles of conscientious research are described; the essence of the concepts of «fabrication» and «falsification» is revealed; the rules for using the method of improvement of digital images are described. The issue of publication of fragmented research results, the essence and difference from the re-submission of the manuscript are disclosed. The consequences of publishing fragmented results are given. As a conclusion, the article describes the trends in compliance with ethical norms and principles in Ukraine, as well as the problems faced by domestic researchers, and the consequences for our country.
Assessing the Development of Translation Competence Acquisition: A Case Study of MTSL Students at Abdelmalek Essaadi University –Tetouan
Authors: Ettaibi Soumia
Published: February 2024

This study seeks to investigate the evolvement of translation competence acquisition while relating it to the progression in translation training. The assessment of the progress (if any) in translation competence acquisition is conducted through the investigation of the performance and the perception of MA translation students in the Faculty of Letters and Humanities in Tetouan. The study is meant precisely to shed light on trainees’ perspectives on translation assessment and to trace the development in acquiring translation competence via identifying indicators of that development in learners’ translations at different stages of learning. The aim is to reveal areas of translation sub-competences where learners exhibit more progress and to detect sub-competences that they find more challenging to develop. The descriptive method we implemented draws upon questionnaires that were delivered to MA learners to gather data about their perspectives on the acquisition and development of translation competence, and the observation reports that describe the common teaching practices as well as the assessment tools used to gauge the progress of learners’ translation competence. The selection of texts that pose prototypical translation problems allows for the identification of indicators of the trainees’ acquisition of the required sub-competences to deal with these translation problems. The findings of the study reveal that even though establishing specific competencies to be acquired by the end of translation training is a prior step in designing programs, there is always room for adjusting these competencies to align them with the trainees’ profile, the objectives of the course and the curriculum at large. To this end, assessment of the trainees’ proficiency provides useful information, at different stages of learning, on the learners’ achievements and on the learning areas that require enhancement.
Analyzing the Rhetoric of the Aqsa Flood War (2023-2024): A Study of Hamas' Official Discourse through Conceptual Metaphor Theory and Critical Discourse Analysis
Authors: Al-Minawi Raghad
Published: February 2024

This research paper investigated the representation of the Aqsa Flood War (2023-2024) within the authorized discourse remarks of the Palestinian spokesman, Abu-Obaidah, by tackling the conceptual metaphor theory and the critical discourse analysis theory. All of the discourses released by Hamas over the first three months of the war were gathered and analyzed using Van Dijk’s critical discourse analysis theory and George Lakoff’s Conceptual metaphor theory. The two approaches were utilized to examine the connotation of Hamas' rambling speeches that were full of implied signification. The data were obtained from online videos of Abu-Obaidah discourses, and the transcripts were translated from the source language, Arabic, into English. The result indicated that many war themes were highlighted within the official remarks of Hamas like war rhetorical statements, war’s achievements, jihadists’ glorifications, implied / direct threats for the enemy, war justifications, and ongoing actions. Indeed, Hamas speeches project their ideologies showing the terrorism of the Israeli party and how they occupied their holy land.
Hedges and Boosters in the Abstract Sections of Master Thesis at Yarmouk University
Authors: Al-Zarieni Manal M. , Alkhresheh Mutaz M.
Published: February 2024

The aim of this study is to investigate the employment of hedges and boosters in thesis abstracts in linguistics written in English by M.A. students at Yarmouk University. To achieve this objective, the abstract sections of 30 M.A. theses submitted to the English Language Department at Yarmouk University in the timeframe 2018-2020 were selected. Following Hyland’s model (2005), data were analyzed quantitatively to count the frequency of hedges and boosters and qualitatively to find out the function of these markers within M.A. thesis abstracts. The findings reveal that hedges are predominant in these abstracts as a means of minimizing the risk of opposition, as a way of being polite, and as a way of presenting results cautiously. The findings also reveal that boosters are also employed to assert research originality and stress certainty. This study emphasizes the importance of hedges and boosters to create more effective and well-structured thesis abstracts.
MICROBIAL LOAD AND ANTIBIOTICS RESISTANCE PATTERNS OF BACTERIAL ISOLATES FROM NIGERIA NAIRA NOTES
Authors: Obajuluwa A. F. , Igwe James Chibueze , Durowaiye Moji T. , Garba Samira , Bamai D. Z.
Published: February 2024

In our society today, exchange of goods and services usually involves exchange of currency notes by hand. This can serve as a means of transferring microorganisms and antibiotics resistant bacterial isolates. This study was aimed at assessing the contamination of Naira notes in Ungwan Rimi area of Kaduna State and to determine the antibiotics resistance patterns of the isolated bacteria. A total of 160 samples of naira notes, were collected randomly from staff and students, marketers, hospital and pharmacies, food vendors and transporters at strategic spots in Ungwan Rimi. Bacteria isolation and identification of samples were carried out using spread plate technique on medium and standard biochemical characterization, respectively. Antibiotics susceptibility testing were carried out using agar disc diffusion method. Isolates that were non-susceptible to at least one antimicrobial agent in three or more antimicrobial classes were classified as multidrug resistant (MDR), those that remain susceptible to agent(s) in only one or two classes as extended drug resistant (XDR) while pandrug resistant (PDR) isolates were classified as those isolates that were resistant to all antibiotics used. Highest bacterial load was observed with N100 notes with marketers (5.33 x 105) while the least bacterial load was 1.2 x 104 in N50 notes from hospitals and pharmacies. The following bacteria were isolated Staphylococcus aureus 70 (26.8%), Bacillus spp 60 (23.0%), Clostridium spp 31 (11.9%), Escherichia coli 30 (11.5%), Streptococcus species 25 (9.6%), Klebsiella spp 24 (9.2%), Salmonella 15 (5.8%), Shigella species 4 (1.5%) and Pseudomonas species 2 (0.8%)...
FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR POOR COMPLIANCE TO DIETARY REGIMEN AMONG DIABETES PATIENTS AT SIR YAHAYA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BIRNIN KEBBI NIGERIA
Authors: Tukurah Daniel Danbaki , Abubakar Yusuf , Anka Mukhtar Salihu , Tukur Isma’ila , Yusuf Shamsudeen Yahaya
Published: February 2024

Diabetes mellitus is a maturing cause of disease burden globally. Its management is complex; adherence to dietary regimen is known to play a major role in Glycaemia control. A study on factors responsible for the poor compliance to dietary regimens by diabetic clients has been conducted. In this study, the level of devotion and factors that persuade non-adherence to non-pharmaceutical control among patients with type-2 diabetes were assessed. A study was conducted at the Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital Birnin Kebbi in Kebbi State, which involved adult patients receiving care at the diabetic clinics. This was a cross-sectional study carried out within the hospital premises. A structured Questionnaire was used to assess the dietary regiment adherence. A total of 120 patients with diabetes were recruited via non random sampling method, 78 (65%) patients are males while 42 (35%) are females. The data were analyzed using proportion. About 45% were not-adherent to their dietary regimen (forgot), 25% took their regimen regularly while 30% took their diet in response to the sign and symptom of the disease. Factors responsible for poor compliance to diet were: diet not palatable 58.3%, diet so expensive 40% while 1.7% reported diet does not improve their condition. The quantity of participants’ advocate to dietary regimen was suboptimal. Diet not palatable and expensive nature of the diet was the key predictors of poor devotion. Therefore, strategies for increasing dietary devotion are considered to be essential.
Analisis faktor yang berhubungan dengan kepatuhan konsumsi tablet Fe pada remaja putri
Authors: Aryanti Riski , Hermawan Dessy , Yanti Dhiny Easter
Published: February 2024

Background: Cases of anaemia in East Lampung Regency show a tendency for a high number of cases; in 2020, after screening for haemoglobin (HB), it was recorded that the percentage of anaemia was 5.14%.Purpose: Analyzing factors related to compliance with Fe tablet consumption among young women at Way Jepara 1 Senior High School, East Lampung.Method: This research is observational analytic research with a cross-sectional design. The sample consists of adolescents of classes I and II at Way Jepara 1 Senior High School, East Lampung Regency, with as many as 150 respondents. Data analysis uses univariate, bivariate, and multivariate methods.Results: The hypothesis shows that there is an influence of knowledge (p=0.000; OR=3.6), attitude (p=0.000; OR=5.2), motivation (p=0.007; OR=2.7), peer support (p = 0.003; OR=2.9), support from health workers (p=0.000; OR=3.7), and teacher support (p=0.014; OR=2.4) on compliance with Fe tablet consumption in adolescent girls. Multivariate analysis showed that the most dominant variable in adherence to consuming Fe tablets in young women was knowledge (p=0.000; OR=9.5).Conclusion: There are factors that are significantly related to compliance with Fe tablet consumption, such as knowledge, attitude, motivation, peer support, health worker support, and teacher support.Suggestion: In order to improve scheduled health promotion regarding the benefits of Fe tablets and carry out HB checks at least once a year.Keywords: Anaemia; Compliance with Fe Tablet Consumption; Young Girl.Pendahuluan: Kasus anemia di Kabupaten Lampung Timur menunjukkan kecenderungan jumlah kasus yang tinggi; Pada tahun 2020, setelah dilakukan skrining hemoglobin (HB), tercatat persentase anemia sebesar 5.14%.Tujuan: Menganalisis faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan kepatuhan konsumsi tablet Fe pada remaja putri di SMA Negeri I Way Jepara Lampung Timur.Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian observasional analitik dengan rancangan cross sectional. Sampelnya adalah remaja kelas I dan kelas II di SMAN 1 Way Jepara Kabupaten Lampung Timur sebanyak 150 responden. Analisis data menggunakan univariat, bivariat dan multivariat.Hasil: Hasil hipotesis menunjukkan bahwa ada pengaruh pengetahuan (p=0.000; OR=3.6), sikap (p=0.000; OR=5.2), motivasi (p=0.007; OR=2.7), dukungan teman sebaya (p = 0.003; OR=2.9), dukungan tenaga kesehatan (p=0.000; OR=3.7), dan dukungan guru (p=0.014; OR=2.4) terhadap kepatuhan konsumsi Tablet Fe pada remaja putri. Analisis multivariat menunjukkan variabel yang paling dominan dalam kepatuhan konsumsi tablet Fe pada remaja putri adalah pengetahuan (p=0.000; OR=9.5).Simpulan: Terdapat faktor-faktor yang berhubungan signifikan dengan kepatuhan konsumsi tablet Fe seperti pengetahuan, sikap, motivasi, dukungan teman sebaya, dukungan petugas kesehatan, dan dukungan guru.Saran: Supaya meningkatkan promosi kesehatan secara terjadwal mengenai manfaat tablet Fe dan melakukan pemeriksaan HB minimal setahun sekali.
Faktor Yang Berhubungan dengan Kecelakaan Kerja Pada Pekerja Bangunan di Desa Telago Biru Kecamatan Siulak
Authors: Yulian Gilang Septi , Harahap Putri Sahara , Listiawaty Renny
Published: February 2024

A work accident is an unwanted and unexpected event that can cause loss of time, property, or loss of life. The construction sector is an area with a fairly high risk of work accidents. Work accidents include slipping, being scratched by a sharp object, hitting the head with a heavy object, falling from a height, feet stuck with nails. Talago Biru Village is currently undergoing development development. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with work accidents on construction workers in Telago Biru Village, Siulak District, Kerinci Regency. This research is a quantitative research using a cross sectional design. The study was conducted in Telago Biru, Siulak District, from April 18 to May 14, 2022. The sample of the research was construction workers in Telago Biru Village, Siulak District, amounting to 47 people. The sampling technique used was total sampling technique. The research instrument is a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using chi square statistical test. As many as 61.7% of respondents had experienced work accidents, 55.3% of respondents worked with fatigue category, 46.8% of respondents worked with unfavorable actions and 46.8% of respondents worked with unfavorable working conditions. The results of the bivariate analysis showed that there was a relationship between work fatigue (p = 0.007), unsafe acts (p = 0.000) and unsafe conditions (p = 0.018) with work accidents on construction workers in Telago Biru Village, Siulak District, Kerinci Regency.
Hubungan pengetahuan dengan Perilaku Penanganan Dishminorea pada remaja putri di SMP Telkom Sekar Kemuning Cirebon
Authors: Hidayah Fika Nurul
Published: February 2024

Masa remaja merupakan masa perkembangan yang diawali dengan matangnya organ-organ fisik (seksual) sehingga mampu bereproduksi. Masa pubertas pada remaja putri ditandai dengan menstruasi yang seringkali disertai dengan rasa tidak nyaman berupa nyeri saat haid yang diikuti dengan rasa kram dan terpusat di abdomen bawah yang disebut dengan Dishminorea. Angka kejadian dismenore di Indonesia sebesar 64,52% yang terdiri dari 54,89% dismenore primer dan 9,36% dismenore sekunder. Sekitar 10% penderita dismenore tidak dapat melaksanakan aktivitas sehari-hari dan aktifitas belajar disekolah terganggu karena tidak dapat berkonsentrasi dengan baik. Tujuan penelitian ingin mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan dan dengan perilaku penanganan Dishminorea pada remaja di SMP Telkom Sekar Kemuning Cirebon. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analitik dengan pendekatan Cross Sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswi SMP Telkom Sekar Kemuning  Sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan tehnik accidental sampling dengan jumlah 30 siswi. Hasil penelitian terdapat hubungan pengetahuan dengan perilaku penanganan Dishminorea pada remaja putri di SMP Telkom Sekar Kemuning Cirebon. Diharapkan agar remaja putri semakin meningkatkan kesadaran untuk mencari informasi terkait kesehatan reproduksi remaja
ANALISIS KEPUASAN KERJA TENAGA KESEHATAN DI RSUD ALIMUDDIN UMAR KABUPATEN LAMPUNG BARAT 2021
Authors: Tan'im Tan'im , Samino Samino , Yulyani Vera , Irianto Torry Duet
Published: February 2024

Tenaga kesehatan sebagai sumber daya manusia (SDM) organisasi tempat mereka bekerja merupakan aset yang harus diberdayakan oleh karyawan yang bersangkutan maupun pihak organisasi, Persepsi dari beberapa tenaga kesehatan RSUD Alimudin Umar Kabupaten Lampung Barat yang merasa bahwa belum terpenuhinya kepuasan kerja. Berdasarkan hasil Survey Kepuasan Karyawan tahun 2020 diperoleh data dari 131 orang karyawan, sebanyak 57 orang (43,5%) menyatakan tidak puas dan sebanyak 74 orang (56,5%) menyatakan puas bekerja di RSUD Alimudin Umar Kabupaten Lampung Barat.Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan rancangan  cross sectional. Populasi seluruh tenaga kesehatan di RSUD sebanyak 131 orang yang berstatus Pegawai Negeri Sipil (PNS) dan sampel  adalah total populasi data dikumpulkan dengan wawancara menggunakan kuesioner, Analisis data dilakukan dengan uji chi square dan regresi logistik.        Hasil penelitian diperoleh ada hubungan kejelasan jasa medis (p-value = <0,001 dan OR = 5,89), kesesuaian jasa medis (p-value = <0,001 dan OR = 3,98), kepemimpinan (<0,001 dan OR = 8,28), kenyamanan kerja (p-value = 0,006 dan OR = 3,02) serta kelengkapan sarana dan prasarana kerja (p-value = <0,001 dan OR = 6,34) dengan kepuasan tenaga kesehatan di RSUD. Variabel kejelasan jasa medis, kesesuaian jasa medis, kepemimpinan, kenyamanan kerja, serta kelengkapan sarana dan prasarana kerja, merupakan faktor kepuasan tenaga kesehatan di RSUD. Kepemimpinan merupakan variable yang paling berhubungan dengan kepuasan tenaga kesehatan. Disarankan pimpinan RSUD harus terus melakukan pembinaan terhadap tenaga kesehatan sehingga tenaga kesehatan, melakukan pertemuan secara rutin setiap bulan untuk menyampaikan keberhasilan maupun permasalahan kepada tenaga kesehatan, meningkatkan sarana dan prasana, meningkatan supervise dan memberikan kepercayaan dan wewenang kepada tenaga kesehatan. Kata kunci: Kepuasa kerja, tenaga kesehatan
Differences in diameter and thickness of the seminiferous tubules of male wistar rats (rattus norvegicus) after being exposed to e-cigarette smoke and conventional cigarettes
Authors: Iring Atalya Riawani , Rambung Etha , Winarso Hudi
Published: February 2024

Background: Electric cigarettes and conventional cigarettes have a detrimental effect on their users. Cigarettes contain ingredients that reduce the quality of male reproduction. Purpose: To determine the differences in diameter and thickness of the seminiferous tubules of male Wistar rats (rattus norvegicus) exposed to electric cigarettes compared to conventional cigarettes. Method: This research is a true experimental research in the laboratory using a post test-only control group design. The treatment group consisted of group K- as the negative control group, group K+ which was included in  the smoking chamber but not exposed to cigarette smoke, group P1 which was included in the smoking chamber  and exposed to electric cigarette smoke, group P2 which was included in the smoking chamber and exposed to  conventional cigarette smoke. The treatment was carried out for 30 days and then testicular samples were taken to calculate diameter and thickness of the seminiferous tubules. Data were analyzed with SPSS using descriptive statistics and One Way ANOVA and Kruskall Wall is tests. Results: There was a decrease in the diameter and thickness of the seminiferous tubules in the treatment group which was significantly different from the control group. The results of the LSD post hoc test for differences in seminiferous tubule diameter between groups P1 and P2 were p=0.72 > 0.05. The results of the Mann Whitney test showed that the difference in seminiferous tubule thickness between groups P1 and P2 was p=0.06 > 0.05.Conclusion: Exposure to electric and conventional cigarettes caused changes in the diameter and thickness of the seminiferous tubules from normal conditions. There was no significant difference in the impact of exposure to electric and conventional cigarettes, maybe because the damage they produced was not different.
ПСИХОТЕРАПІЯ ПОСТТРАВМАТИЧНОГО СТРЕСОВОГО РОЗЛАДУ У ЗАРУБІЖНИХ ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯХ: НА ШЛЯХУ ДО КАНІСТЕРАПІЇ
Authors: Кобець О.
Published: February 2024

У статті викладено опис різних технік і прийомів психотерапевтичних інтервенцій, розглянуто принципи вибору тактики психотерапевтичного лікування. Зазначено особливості та описано основні методи психотерапії, що використовуються для лікування ПТСР. Наведено основні механізми терапевтичного ефекту. Розглянуто методологію та структуру терапевтичного процесу, принципи стадійності надання допомоги та подано опис різних етапів психотерапевтичного лікування з позицій перспективи використання каністерапії.
МЕТОДИКА ВИЗНАЧЕННЯ ІНДИВІДУАЛЬНОГО ПРОФІЛЮ ПОВЕДІНКИ ВІЙСЬКОВОСЛУЖБОВЦЯ СЕРЖАНТСЬКОГО СКЛАДУ
Authors: Кокун О. , Лозінська Н. , Пішко І.
Published: February 2024

У статті представлено методику визначення індивідуального профілю поведінки військовослужбовця сержантського складу, розроблену фахівцями Науково-дослідного центру гуманітарних проблем Збройних Сил України. Результати апробації методики показали її високу діагностичну спроможність та валідність щодо оцінювання стилю керівництва та рівня розвиту поведінкових компонентів, необхідних для здійснення лідерсько-командних повноважень сержантським складом Збройних Сил України.
Lattice Boltzmann Simulation of Incompressible Fluid Flow in Two-sided Converging and Diverging Lid-driven Square Cavity
Authors: Yadav Mahendra , Singh Yadav Rajendra , Makinde Oluwole Daniel , Mathur Pankaj
Published: February 2024

The present study focuses on the predictions of flow behavior, streamlines and some other factors of a two adjacent-sided converging and diverging lid-driven square cavity filled with fluid. In the diverging case, the top wall of the cavity is considered to be in motion from left to right, and the left wall is considered to be in motion from top to bottom simultaneously with identical speeds. It is found that for a low Reynolds number, the flow behavior seems to be symmetric with respect to one of the diagonals of the cavity, and at a critical Reynolds number 1121, the symmetry of the flow behavior blows up, and an asymmetric form is obtained due to the increased inertia and turbulence effects. Any increment in the Reynolds number above the critical Reynolds number develops this asymmetry gradually more and more. In the second phenomenon, the converging phenomenon, the top wall of the cavity is assumed to be in motion from left to right, and the right wall is assumed to be in motion from bottom to top simultaneously with identical speeds so that they converge at the corner of the cavity. This case gives rise to two critical Reynolds numbers Re = 969 and Re = 2053 and the flow behavior for both asymmetric states was found to be opposite. Furthermore, the rate of convergence of the present methodology, lattice Boltzmann methodology, for various Reynolds numbers is found to be very high except for the critical and their nearby Reynolds numbers.
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) Versus Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE) for Treatment Of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: a Meta-Analysis of Propensity Matched Studies
Authors: Jia Sangyang , Lao Nicholas , Boldt R Gabriel , Mujoomdar Amol , Chow Ronald , Simone Charles , Lock Michael
Published: February 2024

Introduction: There are currently limited data comparing the efficacy of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) to transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to report on the summary effect estimate of overall survival and local control at 1-year based on available evidence.

Methods: A literature search was conducted in PubMed from database inception until April 2020. Articles were independently screened by two reviewers and included if they reported on a propensity-matched study design comparing SBRT to TACE for the treatment of HCC with at least 1 year follow up. Event data of overall survival and local control at 1-year were extracted. A random-effects model was applied to generate summary odds ratio and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI).

Results: Four studies with 606 patients were identified and included. SBRT (73.6%) and TACE (67.0%) had similar 1-year rates of OS, with an OR of 0.87 (0.56, 1.37). SBRT (88.4%) had greater local control at 1 year compared to TACE (71.7%); OR of 0.34 (0.13, 0.86).

Conclusion: SBRT is comparable to TACE in terms of 1-year survival for the treatment HCC and may provide an advantage in terms of local control. Future controlled trials are necessary to determine the clinical advantages and best indications for each treatment.
Rare Case of Acute Renal Artery Thrombosis in Nephrotic Syndrome: The Unusual Presentations and Outcomes of Endovascular Manual Aspiration Thrombectomy
Authors: Sulaiman Fatin Syahirah , Mohamad Nasibah , Husin@Mohd Hussin Mohd Hafizuddin , Lau Chiew Chea , Sayuti Khairil Amir
Published: February 2024

Renal artery thrombosis is a rare condition that requires early diagnosis and urgent intervention to prevent renal infarction and permanent renal damage. Possibility of renal artery thrombosis should be considered in patients with underlying hypercoagulable state presented with acute unremitting flank pain, nausea and vomiting. We report a case of a 35-year-old man with underlying nephrotic syndrome who presented with three days history of acute non-localized and non-resolving abdominal pain and vomiting. He was initially referred to general surgery for acute intestinal obstruction. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) abdomen revealed acute left renal infarction secondary to total thrombotic occlusion of the left renal artery. The patient was treated with endovascular manual aspiration thrombectomy resulting in partial revascularization of left renal artery with restoration of renal function, complete resolution of symptom and good clinical outcomes. This case report serves as a reminder for physicians to include renal infarction in the differential diagnosis when evaluating a patient with acute abdomen, particularly in patient with hypercoagulable state. This case also aligns with other experiences demonstrating positive outcomes after endovascular thrombectomy, even in the presence of prolonged renal ischemia time of more than 72 hours.
Penerapan Model Problem Solving Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa Pada Muatan PKn Kelas II SDN Dinoyo 1 Kota Malang
Authors: Chusnul Chotimah  , Kardiana Metha Rozhana  , Olivia Tanggu Solo
Published: February 2024

Tujuan penelitian untuk memperbaiki pola mengajar dan memperbaiki perilaku siswa dalam meningkatkan praktik proses belajar mengajar untuk memperoleh pengetahuan atau penemuan baru. Sebagai pembuktian tentang kebenaran dari pengetahuan yang sudah ada dan sebagai pengembangan pengetahuan suatu bidang keilmuan dalam pengambilan data. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu deskriptif kualitatif dalam bentuk Penelitian Tindakan Kelas dengan teknik pengumpulan data yaitu observasi, teknik analisis data, dan teknik tes dalam siklus I dan Siklus II dengan subyek berjumlah 28 siswa. Penelitian ini dilakukan di SDN Dinoyo 1 Kota Malang dengan hasil menunjukkan bahwa pada siklus I ketuntasan hasil belajar siswa adalah 78,57% dan pada siklus II meningkat menjadi 96,42%. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa hasil penelitian pada siklus II ini telah mencapai indikator keberhasilan.Hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa melalui penggunaan model Problem Solving dalam proses belajar mengajar dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar PKn tentang Pancasila untuk siswa kelas II SDN Dinoyo 1 Kota Malang. Saran bagi guru agar selalu berinovasi dan merancangkan proses belajar mengajar yang menarik, salah satu caranya dengan menggunakan model Problem Solving dalam proses pembelajaran di kelas. Bagi sekolah berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini sekolah diharapkan dapat menggunakannya sebagai bahan acuan untuk mengembangkan kualitas proses belajar mengajar. Bagi peneliti selanjutnya  di sarankan untuk melakukan penelitian ini dengan subjek yang berbeda, agar diperoleh hasil penelitian yang lebih luas dan bermanfaat sebagai bahan informasi bagi dunia pendidikan.
Implementasi Media Pembelajaran Berbasis Teknologi Animasi dan Simulasi Interaktif Pada Pembelajaran IPAS
Authors: Mina Listiana  , Mike Herlinawati  , Muhammad Rifki Supyadi
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan efektivitas pembelajaran IPAS dengan media pembelajaran berbasis teknologi animasi dan simulasi interaktif. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini yaitu deskriptif kualitatif dimana instrument yang digunakan adalah observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah penggunaan media pembelajaran khususnya media berbasis teknologi ini mampu menciptakan pembelajaran yang lebih efektif dan peserta didik menjadi lebih termotivasi dalam mengikuti pembelajaran. Berdasarkan hasil tersebut bisa disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan media berbasis teknologi bisa meningkatkan efektivitas pembelajaran dan diharapkan seluruh pendidikan di Indonesia mampu memanfaatkan perubahan atau perkembangan teknologi ini untuk pendidikan.
Patterns of lower risk myelodysplastic syndrome progression: factors predicting progression to high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia
Authors: Jain Akriti G. , Ball Somedeb , Aguirre Luis , Al Ali Najla , Kaldas David , Tinsley-Vance Sara , Kuykendall Andrew , Chan Onyee , Sweet Kendra , Lancet Jeffrey E. , Padron Eric , Sallman David A. , Komrokji Rami
Published: February 2024

The patterns of low risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) progression, and the clinical and molecular features of those patterns are not well described. We divided our low risk (LR) MDS patients (n=1914) into 4 cohorts: 1) Patients who remained LR-MDS (LR-LR; n=1300; 68%), 2) Patients who progressed from LR to HR MDS (LR-HR) without AML transformation (n=317; 16.5%), 3) Patients who progressed from LR to HR MDS and then AML (LR-HR-AML; n=124; 6.5%), 4) Patients who progressed from LR MDS to AML directly (LR-AML; n=173; 9%). Risk factors for progression included male gender, low absolute neutrophil count (ANC), low platelet count, high bone marrow (BM) blasts, ferritin >1000 mcg/L, albumin
A retrospective analysis of gene fusions and treatment outcomes in pediatric acute megakaryoblastic leukemia without Down syndrome
Authors: Suzuki Kyogo , Hama Asahito , Okuno Yusuke , Xu Yinyan , Narita Atsushi , Yoshida Nao , Muramatsu Hideki , Nishio Nobuhiro , Kato Koji , Kojima Seiji , Yoo Keon Hee , Takahashi Yoshiyuki
Published: February 2024

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The outcome and predictive model of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation among elderly patients with severe aplastic anemia from the Chinese Blood and Marrow Transplant Registry Group
Authors: Xu Zheng-Li , Xu Lan-Ping , Zhang Yi-Cheng , Zhou Yu-Hong , Jiang Er-Lie , Zhang Jian-Ping , Fu Bin , Ouyang Gui-Fang , Song Xian-Min , Zhang Xue-Jun , Dong Yu-Jun , Li Nai-Nong , Wang Ling , Zhang Xi , He Peng-Cheng , Kong Fan-Sheng , Liu Hui-Xia , Liu Li , Liu Lin , Xiao Tai-Wu , Xu Wen-Wei , Xu Xiao-Jun , Yuan Guo-Lin , Yi Hai , Yu Dan , Yu Li , Huang Xiao-Jun
Published: February 2024

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Verbalizer-visualizer preferences of engineering students: Validity and reliability
Authors: Kurniawan Citra , Setyosari Punaji , Kamdi Waras , Ulfa Saida
Published: February 2024

Learning content has several forms of presentation, both visual and verbal, but students have different characteristics in processing information depending on their learning preferences. Some students have difficulty processing information without knowing what to do. This happens because students do not yet understand the characteristics of their learning styles. This research aims to study the VVQ instrument used by engineering students by measuring the validity and reliability of the VVQ instrument used. This research uses a statistical quantitative method approach to measure the validity and reliability of the instrument. The instrument development process goes through three stages: analysis and formulation of a literature review, development of the VVQ instrument, and measurement of the validity and reliability of the VVQ instrument. Development of question items based on pre-arranged and customized content categories. The development of VVQ in this study shows the validity value of rcount > rtable, rcount > 0.1966 for each item, and the Person Moment (rxy) correlation is moderate (0.40 < rxy < 0.60) and high (0.60 < rxy < 0.80 ). This research instrument is reliable because the data shows Cronbach's Alpha value rcount > rtable; 0.817 > 0.6319, and the difficulty level is proportional (medium and high). The VVQ instrument achieves validity and reliability based on the analysis items that have been measured. The implications of this research have a significant impact on adjusting learning content to be more personalized based on student learning preferences.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Miniatur Kapal pada Siswa dan Siswi di SMAN 3 dan 4 Pamekasan Sebagai Upaya Peningkatan Minat Kewirausahaan Generasi Muda terhadap Produk Kemaritiman
Authors: Ilmah Aurista Miftahatul , Syarifuddin Arief , Prasetyo Taufan , Aldara Desta Rifky , Mulananda Arisessy Maharani , Dewi Retno Syahriawati , Abdullah Mohammad , Nailah Fadlilatin
Published: February 2024

Data BAPPEDA Jawa Timur pada bulan Februari 2023 menunjukkan bahwa permasalahan pengangguran pada lulusan SMA/SMK adalah yang tertinggi, sehingga perlu pembekalan agar para siswa bisa menciptakan lapangan pekerjaan sendiri. Jurusan Teknologi Kemaritiman di Politeknik Negeri Madura turut mempunyai tanggung jawab dalam memberikan pembekalan pada siswa SMA khususnya di Pamekasan untuk bisa mempunyai pengetahuan dalam bidang kewirausahaan dengan memberikan pelatihan pembuatan miniatur kapal sebagai lahan berwirausaha dalam penjualan cinderamata atau kesenian. Pelatihan pembuatan miniatur kapal dilaksanakan dengan total peserta 47 siswa dari 2 (dua) sekolah di Pamekasan yaitu SMAN 3 dan 4 Pamekasan. Pelaksanaan pelatihan pembuatan miniatur kapal diawali dengan koordinasi internal dan eksternal, pembuatan modul pelatihan. Pada hari pertama pelatihan diawali dengan pelaksanaan pre-test, penyampaian materi tentang kewirausahaan, e-commerce, dan miniatur kapal serta ditutup dengan post-test. Pada hari kedua pelatihan fokus kepada cara pembuatan miniatur kapal sebagai produk yang akan dijadikan dijual. Berdasarkan hasil pre-test dan post-test dapat diketahui bahwa siswa dan siswi di SMAN 3 dan 4 mengalami peningkatan secara pemahaman terhadap kewirausahaan, e-commerce, dan pembuatan miniatur kapal.
Senam Ergonomis Sebagai Modalitas Menurunkan Keluhan Nyeri Punggung Bawah pada Petani
Authors: Kurniawati Yulia , Asmaningrum Nurfika , Wijaya Dodi , Nur Kholid Rosyidi Muhammad
Published: February 2024

Posisi bekerja yang tidak ergonomis dengan durasi yang lama menjadi hal yang hampir dialami oleh seluruh petani. Kondisi ini mengakibatkan keluhan nyeri punggung bawah. Modalitas untuk menurunkan keluhan ini masih terbatas pada penggunaan balsam dan pijat. Senam ergonomis sebagai senam yang rekreatif dan bermanfaat untuk menurunkuan keluhan nyeri punggung bawah. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masayarakat (PkM) ini bertujuan untuk melaksanakan senam ergonomis sebagai modalitas untuk menurunkan keluhan nyeri punggung bawah pada petani. Kegiatan PkM diikuti oleh 30 petani. Mayoritas petani berusia 17-25 tahun (33,3%), laki-laki (77%), berpendidikan terakhir sekolah menengah atas (SMA) (60%), rerata lama kerja di sawah dalam satu hari adalah >5 jam (63,3%), dan dengan indeks masa tubuh (IMT) normal (50%). Setelah pelaksanaan PkM didapatkan hasil bahwa senam ergonomis mampu menurunkan keluhan nyeri punggung bawah secara signifikan (p=0,000). Kerjasama lintas sektor perlu diupayakan untuk keberlanjutan pelaksanaan senam ergonomis serta mengontrol faktor yang berkontribusi terhadap keluhan nyeri punggung bawah.
İSRAİL MENŞELİ ÜRÜN VE HİZMETLERE YÖNELİK E-BOYKOT SÖYLEMLERİNİN ÇEVRİMİÇİ BİR ŞİKÂYET PORTALI ÜZERİNDEN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: HOŞGÖR Haydar Kerem , SEZGİN Murat
Published: February 2024

Bu çalışma Türk vatandaşların İsrail menşeli ürün ve hizmetlere ilişkin e-boykot söylemlerinin incelenmesini amaçlamaktadır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda, çevrimiçi bir şikâyet platformu olan sikayetvar.com portalına yazılmış olan şikâyetler ele alınmıştır. Nitel türde tasarlanan bu çalışmanın verileri 13.10.2023-25.10.2023 tarihleri arasında toplanmış ve ardından verilere uyum analizi uygulanmıştır. “İsrail”, “Filistin” ve “Boykot” anahtar kelimeleri kullanılarak yapılan tarama işlemi sonucunda 160 şikâyet çalışma kapsamına alınmıştır. Çalışmada en fazla e-boykot şikâyetin kasım ayında (%87,5) ve kadınlar (%51,2) tarafından yazıldığı saptanmıştır. Şikâyete en fazla konu olan ilk üç sektörün sırayla perakende (%45), gıda ve içecek (%10,6) ile bankacılık ve finans (%10,6) olduğu tespit edilmiştir. E-boykota ilişkin şikâyetlerde en fazla yer alan ilk üç temanın sırayla rica/talep (%28,7), kızgınlık/öfke (%16,9) ve tehdit (%15,5) olduğu anlaşılmıştır. Uyum analizi sonuçları sırayla; ulaşım, e-ticaret ve perakende sektörleri ile rica/talep, düşmanlık ve şaşkınlık temaları arasında anlamlı ilişkiler olduğunu göstermiştir (p<0,00). Çalışma sonucunda e-boykot söylemleri 11 konu başlığı altında gruplandırılmıştır. Şikâyete en çok konu olan e-boykot söyleminin “İsrail menşeli ürünlerin satışına devam edilmesi” (%53,1) olduğu belirlenmiştir. Tüketiciler perspektifinden düşünüldüğünde, işletmelerin ulusal boykot çağrılarını dikkate alma noktasında çok da istekli olmadıkları sonucuna varılmıştır. Ayrıca, boykot edilen işletmelerin imaj restorasyonu için neler yapması gerektiği hususlarında birtakım öneriler de sunulmuştur.
Technoeconomic Data and Assumptions for Long-Term Energy Systems Modelling in Indonesia
Authors: Hersaputri Laksmita Dwi , Yeganyan Rudolf , Cannone Carla , Plazas-Niño Fernando , Osei-Owusu Simone , Kountouris Yiannis , Howells Mark
Published: February 2024

Indonesia’s emission reduction commitment and clean energy transition target emphasises the importance of energy system modelling for analysing and projecting Indonesia’s capacity, resource availability, and future conditions in achieving these objectives. Utilising energy systems modelling based on adequate and reliable data enables policymakers to select the most optimal alternatives in energy planning. Aligned with the U4RIA concept, this database may facilitate various related stakeholders in obtaining this comprehensive and detailed energy data. The country-specific data of this study includes the historical data of electricity generation, demand, installed capacity, capacity factor, operational lifetime, renewable energy potentials, costs, and its projections up to 2050.