bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Persisting cognitive impairment predicts functional dependence at 1 year after stroke and transient ischemic attack: a longitudinal, cohort study
Authors: Liao Xiaoling , Zuo Lijun , Dong Yanhong , Pan Yuesong , Yan Hongyi , Meng Xia , Li Hao , Zhao Xingquan , Wang Yilong , Shi Jiong , Wang Yongjun
Published: December 2022

Objective

Minor stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) usually have mild and nondisabling symptoms, and these functional deficits may recover fully e.g., TIA, however, part of them still suffer from cognitive impairment and poor outcomes. We conducted a study to determine the relationship between cognition evaluated by Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and poor functional outcomes assessed by the Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) (mRS ≥ 2) and Stroke Impact Scale (SIS)-16(SIS-16<25%).

Methods

The data of this study come from the impairment of cognition and Sleep (ICONS) after acute ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack in Chinese patients study. A total of 1675 minor stroke patients and TIA patients were finally recruited. Patients’ cognition were evaluated by Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scale at 2-week (2w), 3 months (3 m) and 1 year(1y). Cognitive impairment (CI) was defined as MoCA score ≤ 22. According to MoCA score, patients were divided into 4 groups: no PSCI group: with MoCA-2w>22 and MoCA-3 m>22; improved PSCI group: with MoCA-2w ≤ 2 and MoCA-3 m>22;delayed PSCI group: MoCA-2w>22 and MoCA-3 m ≤ 22; persisting PSCI group: with MoCA-2w ≤ 22 and MoCA-3 m ≤ 22.

Results

A total of 1675 stroke patients were recruited in this study. There were 818 patients (48.84%) who had PSCI at baseline. Of these, 123 patients (15%) had mRS ≥2 at 3 months. The persisting PSCI group was a significant predictor of functional dependence at 3 months and 1 year after stroke and when adjusted for covariates such as gender, age, history of stroke, depression and intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis, stroke subtype and acute infarction type.

Conclusion

Persisting PSCI increased the risk of poor functional outcome after 3 months and 1 year follow-up. These high-risk individuals should be identified for targeted rehabilitation and counseling to improve longer-term post-stroke outcome.
Relationship between plasma homocysteine and chronic kidney disease in US patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Shen Zilong , Zhang Zhengmei , Zhao Wenjing
Published: December 2022

Aims

This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the association between plasma homocysteine (Hcy) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) in US patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Methods

We used data from the 2003–2006 National Health and Nutritional Examination Surveys (NHANES). CKD was defined as an estimated glomerular filtration rate < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2 and/or urinary albumin-creatine ratio ≥ 3 mg/mmol.

Results

This study included 1018 patients with T2DM. The mean Hcy value was 10.2 ± 4.6 μmol/L. Among the patients, 417 (40.96%) had hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) and 480 (47.15%) had CKD. The Hcy level was higher in patients with CKD than in those without CKD. Compared to patients with normal Hcy, those with HHcy were older and had worse renal function. After full multivariate adjustment, HHcy was positively associated with the risk of CKD in US patients with T2DM (OR, 1.17; 95% CI, 1.11–1.22; P <  0.001), which for women was 1.15 (95% CI, 1.08 ~ 1.23; P <  0.001) and for men was 1.18 (95% CI, 1.1 ~ 1.27; P <  0.001).

Conclusions

HHcy was independently associated with CKD in patients with T2DM. Further prospective studies are warranted to investigate the effect of Hcy on CKD in patients with T2DM.
The economics of healthcare access: a scoping review on the economic impact of healthcare access for vulnerable urban populations in low- and middle-income countries
Authors: de Siqueira Filha Noemia Teixeira , Li Jinshuo , Phillips-Howard Penelope A. , Quayyum Zahidul , Kibuchi Eliud , Mithu Md Imran Hossain , Vidyasagaran Aishwarya , Sai Varun , Manzoor Farzana , Karuga Robinson , Awal Abdul , Chumo Ivy , Rao Vinodkumar , Mberu Blessing , Smith John , Saidu Samuel , Tolhurst Rachel , Mazumdar Sumit , Rosu Laura , Garimella Surekha , Elsey Helen
Published: December 2022

Background

The growing urban population imposes additional challenges for health systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We explored the economic burden and inequities in healthcare utilisation across slum, non-slum and levels of wealth among urban residents in LMICs.

Methods

This scoping review presents a narrative synthesis and descriptive analysis of studies conducted in urban areas of LMICs. We categorised studies as conducted only in slums, city-wide studies with measures of wealth and conducted in both slums and non-slums settlements. We estimated the mean costs of accessing healthcare, the incidence of catastrophic health expenditures (CHE) and the progressiveness and equity of health expenditures. The definitions of slums used in the studies were mapped against the 2018 UN-Habitat definition. We developed an evidence map to identify research gaps on the economics of healthcare access in LMICs.

Results

We identified 64 studies for inclusion, the majority of which were from South-East Asia (59%) and classified as city-wide (58%). We found severe economic burden across health conditions, wealth quintiles and study types. Compared with city-wide studies, slum studies reported higher direct costs of accessing health care for acute conditions and lower costs for chronic and unspecified health conditions. Healthcare expenditures for chronic conditions were highest amongst the richest wealth quintiles for slum studies and more equally distributed across all wealth quintiles for city-wide studies. The incidence of CHE was similar across all wealth quintiles in slum studies and concentrated among the poorest residents in city-wide studies. None of the definitions of slums used covered all characteristics proposed by UN-Habitat. The evidence map showed that city-wide studies, studies conducted in India and studies on unspecified health conditions dominated the current evidence on the economics of healthcare access. Most of the evidence was classified as poor quality.

Conclusions

Our findings indicated that city-wide and slums residents have different expenditure patterns when accessing healthcare. Financial protection schemes must consider the complexity of healthcare provision in the urban context. Further research is needed to understand the causes of inequities in healthcare expenditure in rapidly expanding and evolving cities in LMICs.
Gender differences in the ideal cutoffs of visceral fat area for predicting MAFLD in China
Authors: Yu Pingping , Yang Huachao , Qi Xiaoya , Bai Ruixue , Zhang Shouqin , Gong Jianping , Mei Ying , Hu Peng
Published: December 2022

Background

Since the discovery of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) in 2020, no report on the connection between the visceral fat area (VFA) and MAFLD has been published in China, and the ideal cutoffs of VFA for predicting MAFLD has not been determined so far. Thus, the purpose of this research was to clarify the relationship between VFA and MAFLD and the ideal cutoffs of VFA to predict MAFLD in the Chinese population.

Methods

Five thousand three hundred forty subjects were included in this research, with 30% randomly selected for the validation set (n = 1602) and 70% for the Training set (n = 3738). The association between VFA and MAFLD was determined by multiple logistic regression. ROC curves were used to evaluate the prediction effect of VFA on MAFLD.

Results

Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that the VFA ORs (95% CIs) were 1.25 (1.20, 1.29) for women and 1.15 (1.12, 1.17) for men. Meanwhile, the VFA quartile OR (95% CI) were 3.07 (1.64, 5.75), 7.22 (3.97, 13.14), 18.91 (10.30, 34.71) for women and 3.07 (1.64, 5.75), 7.22 (3.97, 13.14),18.91 (10.30, 34.71) for men in the Q2, Q3, and Q4 groups compared with Q1. The ROC curve showed the VFA, WC, WHR, and WHtR to predict MAFLD, the AUC value of VFA was the highest and the prediction effect was the best. The ideal cutoffs of VFA to predict MAFLD was 115.55 cm2 for women and 178.35 cm2 for men, and the AUC was 0.788 and 0.795, respectively. Finally, the AUC was 0.773 for women and 0.800 for men in the validation set.

Conclusion

VFA was an independent predictive factor for MAFLD, and the ideal cutoff of VFA to predict MAFLD was 115.55 cm2 in women and 178.35 cm2 in men.
TCMSID: a simplified integrated database for drug discovery from traditional chinese medicine
Authors: Zhang Liu-Xia , Dong Jie , Wei Hui , Shi Shao-Hua , Lu Ai-Ping , Deng Gui-Ming , Cao Dong-Sheng
Published: December 2022

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been widely used in the treatment of various diseases for millennia. In the modernization process of TCM, TCM ingredient databases are playing more and more important roles. However, most of the existing TCM ingredient databases do not provide simplification function for extracting key ingredients in each herb or formula, which hinders the research on the mechanism of actions of the ingredients in TCM databases. The lack of quality control and standardization of the data in most of these existing databases is also a prominent disadvantage. Therefore, we developed a Traditional Chinese Medicine Simplified Integrated Database (TCMSID) with high storage, high quality and standardization. The database includes 499 herbs registered in the Chinese pharmacopeia with 20,015 ingredients, 3270 targets as well as corresponding detailed information. TCMSID is not only a database of herbal ingredients, but also a TCM simplification platform. Key ingredients from TCM herbs are available to be screened out and regarded as representatives to explore the mechanism of TCM herbs by implementing multi-tool target prediction and multilevel network construction. TCMSID provides abundant data sources and analysis platforms for TCM simplification and drug discovery, which is expected to promote modernization and internationalization of TCM and enhance its international status in the future. TCMSID is freely available at https://tcm.scbdd.com.
Formative research to promote lupus awareness and early screening at Historically Black College and University (HBCU) communities in South Carolina
Authors: Williams Edith M. , Nelson Joni , Francis Diane , Corbin Keesha , Link Gary , Caldwell Tomika , Gilkeson Gary
Published: December 2022

Background

Systemic lupus erythematosus or lupus is a severe chronic autoimmune disorder that disproportionately impacts young African Americans. Increasing lupus awareness in this high-risk group may be an effective approach to ultimately improving lupus outcomes. To begin to address this disparity, this report describes qualitative data to be utilized in the development of a campaign to enhance awareness of lupus on Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) campuses.

Methods

Two focus groups (N = 14) were held with African American students in the network of HBCU’s in South Carolina to examine perspectives of focus group participants on knowledge, awareness, and experiences with lupus.

Results

Five key emergent themes included: (1) Lupus Knowledge and Awareness, (2) Barriers for Not Seeking Healthcare, (3) Fatalism for Disease Burden, (4) Lifestyle Debilitation, and (5) Elevation of Education and Advocacy for Lupus. Additionally, five key recommendations emerged to improve lupus awareness and support, including: (1) remaining positive, (2) developing a supportive network, (3) the importance of increasing advocacy efficacy, and (4) messaging strategies around lupus, and (5) providing education to foster knowledge around the clinical impacts of lupus.

Conclusion

Participants in our study stressed the necessity of lupus education and awareness among African American youth and expressed the desire for resources that would enable them to advocate for themselves and their families. Given the early age of onset for lupus, it is therefore vital to include African American youth in increasing education and awareness about lupus.
The prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis in Western Australia
Authors: Almutairi Khalid , Inderjeeth Charles , Preen David B , Keen Helen , Nossent Johannes
Published: December 2022

Background

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common form of autoimmune arthritis, but the prevalence in Australia is unknown. We estimated RA period prevalence and identified factors associated with frequent RA hospitalisations, using linked administrative health and state-specific Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) datasets in Western Australia (WA) from 1995 to 2014.

Methods

This was a longitudinal population-based cohort study using two independent datasets to identify prevalent RA patients. RA prevalence was calculated per 1000 hospital separations and biological therapy users. RA patients were identified in the WA linked health dataset using ICD codes 714.0–714.9 and M05.00–M06.99. Dispensing data on biological therapy for RA were obtained from PBS records and converted to defined daily doses /1000 population/day. Multivariable logistic regression was used to analyse factors associated with frequent RA hospitalisations (> 2/year), controlling for sex, age, and geographic locations. Potential interactions were assessed using logistic regression in a stepwise approach.

Results

A total of 17,125 RA patients had 50,353 hospital separations between 1995 and 2014, averaging three hospitalisations per patient over 20 years. The RA period prevalence was 3.4 per 1000 separations (0.34%; 95% CI 0.33–0.34), while the RA period prevalence based on biological therapy use was 0.36% (95% CI 0.35–0.37). The corrected RA prevalence based on biological therapy usage was 0.36% (95% CI 0.35–0.37) for the 2005–2009 and increased to 0.72% (95% CI 0.70–0.74) in 2010–2014 period. Associated factors for frequent RA hospitalisations were being female [1.21 (95% CI 1.15–1.26)], aged 60–69 years [4.45 (95% CI 3.74–5.30)], living in rural areas [1.12 (95% CI 1.02–1.24)]. The odd ratio of interaction between these associated factors was 1.34 (95% CI 1.16–1.55).

Conclusion

The minimal prevalence of RA in Western Australia is 0.34–0.36%, which falls within the literature range. Older female RA patients in rural were more likely to be hospitalised, suggesting unmet primary care for needs.
Review of Distribution Modeling in Ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Biogeographic Studies
Authors: Silva Priscila Santos , Koch Elmo Borges de Azevedo , Arnhold Alexandre , Delabie Jacques Hubert Charles
Published: December 2022

The state of the art of Formicidae biogeographic studies using distribution modeling tools was reviewed. We aimed to evaluate how and for what purpose such tools were used in ant studies, as well as detecting modeling methods, algorithms, and variables selected for these studies. We analyzed papers published from 2001 to 2021 and focused on predicting invasion risks, conservation, and potential distribution of species. We also considered the mechanistic and correlative approaches, types of algorithms, and environmental variables. We observed that modeling is first used to predict invasion risks before conservation. The correlative approach was the most used, although it does not consider biotic or physiological aspects as the mechanistic approach does. The most used algorithm was Maxent, combining data set of occurrences with climatic variables. Nine studies used combinations of algorithms with consensual models. Research using modeling has been conducted more and more. However, it remains still incipient, mainly regarding conservation, as the current distribution of most of the Formicidae species is not well known. Although not frequently used in ant studies, distribution modeling represents an important approach for research in biogeography, ecology, and related areas. Certain perspectives could be useful, for example, for studying climatic changes, since possible variations in ant distributions, if anticipated, could suggest or guide further investigations or decision-making in public policies.
One of the World’s Worst Invasive Alien Species Wasmannia auropunctata (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Detected in Cyprus
Authors: Demetriou Jakovos , Georgiadis Christos , Roy Helen , Martinou Angeliki , Borowiec Lech , Salata Sebastian
Published: December 2022

Native to the Neotropics, Wasmannia auropunctata (Roger, 1863) has been unintentionally introduced around the world, heavily impacting native ant biodiversity, societies, and economies as well as human and animal health due to its potentially dangerous stings. Herein we report on the first record of W. auropunctata in Cyprus. Specimens were collected from plant nurseries and tourist facilities in Paphos and Limassol district. Wasmannia auropunctata is believed to spread via the horticultural pathway to locations with sufficient humidity. Further research is necessary to determine the distribution and assess possible negative impacts of W. auropunctata to native biodiversity, society, the economy and human health in Cyprus.
Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Mental Wellbeing of Healthcare Professionals: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Meesala Rama Devi  , Moravineni Usha Rani
Published: December 2022

BACKGROUND

COVID 19 pandemic posed a varied group of challenges to health care workers (HCWs) like new disease with no treatment, less treatment options available, worry for infection to family members, shortage of personal protective equipment (PPEs), uncertainty, and stress associated with lockdowns. HCWs are highly vulnerable to negative mental distress; this psychological distress varies in different group of HCWs and also on different psychological domains. In this study, we wanted to assess the impact of COVID 19 on the psychological well-being of health care professionals when providing care to COVID-19 patients.

METHODS

A cross-sectional observational study was conducted on doctors providing care to COVID -19 patients at King George Hospital, Visakhapatnam, during the second wave of COVID from March 2021 to December 2021. The questionnaire included three domains – Personal questions, work related questions, and pandemic related questions. The response to the questions was recorded in Likert’s scale.

RESULTS

50 (50.00 %) were sometimes physically exhausted, 49 (49.00 %) participants were sometimes emotionally exhausted, and 46 (46.00 %) participants reported that sometimes they felt worn out (extremely tired). 54 (54.00 %) participants reported that sometimes they were frustrated with their work, and 46 (46.00 %) participants reported sometimes feeling burnt out because of the work. 48 (48.00 %) participants reported sometimes feeling depressed, 38 (38.00 %) participants stated sometime having a fear of catching COVID-19 infection, and 44 (44.00 %) participants reported consistently having to fear of family members getting infected due to the exposure in work environment.

CONCLUSIONS

In total, COVID-19 had a negative effect on psychological well-being of the HCWs, but that was not severe to cause any specific psychological disorders. There was no significant difference in mental health impact between the genders and age groups of the participants.
Viver na reserva, ressignificar a tutela e r-existir perante o SPI
Authors: Ribeiro Benedito Emílio da Silva
Published: December 2022

O artigo analisa as agências e r-existências indígenas na Amazônia em face da ação tutelar do Estado brasileiro no século XX, com foco nas experiências do povo Tenetehar-Tembé do alto rio Guamá. Em 1945, uma reserva foi criada e doada aos Tembé e outros indígenas do nordeste paraense, com o intermédio do SPI. Essa reserva trouxe novas condições de organização política e sociocultural entre os Tembé no Guamá em face dos exercícios de controle tutelar e imposição de condutas “civilizadoras” pelos agentes do SPI – e, posteriormente, da FUNAI. Essas experiências no âmbito da reserva levaram os Tenetehar-Tembé a gestar uma nova territorialidade e modos de vivência comunitária enquanto "resposta" possível às violências do Estado. Assim, através da memória e narrativas orais desse povo, intercruzadas com a documentação do SPI, foi possível observar e compreender suas estratégias de r-existência que articulam processos interétnicos e alicerçam hoje sua cultura e conexões tradicionais com o território no alto rio Guamá. Com isso, percebe-se os horizontes interpretativos da história Tembé e preenchendo certas lacunas existentes na documentação oficial do indigenismo brasileiro, de modo a centralizar as experiências e historicidades indígenas a partir de seus próprios pontos de vista.
ATIVIDADES FARMACÊUTICAS CLÍNICAS NA ATENÇÃO BÁSICA E CENTROS DE ATENÇÃO PSICOSSOCIAL EM UM MUNICÍPIO BAIANO, BRASIL
Authors: De Oliveira Bruna Santos , Costa Lenina Damasceno , Araújo Patrícia Sodré , Pacheco Mila Palma , Leal Pires Acássia Benjamin
Published: December 2022

O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar e descrever as atividades de natureza clínica desenvolvidas pelos farmacêuticos das Unidades Básicas de Saúde e Centros de Atenção Psicossocial do município de Salvador, Bahia, Brasil. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, de natureza exploratória e abordagem quantitativa com variáveis selecionadas a partir de roteiro de entrevistas aplicado à população do estudo. Foram entrevistados 34 farmacêuticos, dos quais 76,5% afirmaram realizar a dispensação e entrega de medicamentos aos usuários; 52,9% afirmaram não realizar atividades de natureza clínica. Os motivos principais para a não realização de atividades clínicas incluíram falta de espaço físico, tempo e ausência de solicitação para realizar a atividade. Entre os que afirmaram realizar as atividades de natureza clínica, a oferta ocorria para usuários com dificuldades de uso de medicamentos. O município possui número insuficiente de farmacêuticos para atender as demandas da Assistência Farmacêutica. A maioria dos profissionais possui carga horária de 20 horas, e realiza principalmente dispensação de medicamentos. É necessário melhor estruturação dos serviços farmacêuticos no município, com ampliação do número de farmacêuticos e da carga horária, além de melhorias na estrutura física para o atendimento às necessidades de saúde dos pacientes relacionadas ao uso de medicamentos.
Four Aspects of Architectural Tectonics Through Exploration of the Meaning of Tectonics with a Systematic Literature Review Method
Authors: Hematang Yashinta Irma Pratami , Ikaputra Ikaputra
Published: December 2022

Architectural tectonics which has a meaningful relationship with aesthetic and construction aspects in buildings is still sometimes understood separately from one another. In addition to the need for architectural practice and education, in this context, this article seeks to enrich the meaning of architectural tectonics by exploring and synthesizing meaning from leading online and architectural dictionaries as well as various libraries of journals, proceedings, reports, and architectural books. Tectonics in architectural research and design still needs to be explored where this concept can be useful in the design process because it does not separate structure and aesthetics in architecture. In this study, it is known that there have been various theories from architectural experts about the architectural tectonic theory from 1781 to 2022. This research is a literature review method with a systematic review method with synthesis results through narrative (qualitative) techniques from analogy processes and meaning synthesis. The results of this study, among others, produce the meaning of tectonic in synthesis 1, namely architectural tectonics in aspects of the appearance on the surface, aspects of tectonics processes, and aspects of internal factors. Meanwhile, in synthesis 2, other aspects were produced outside of the three aspects in synthesis 1.
The Role of Community Learning Center Managers in The Development of Womens Productive Economic Businesses
Authors: Malihah Elly , Widianingsih Lilis , Hasanah Viena Rusmiati , Fauziah Nita
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this study is to describe the efforts of the managers of the Al Barokah Smart House in developing women's productive economic enterprises in society. The method used in this research is descriptive research method with a qualitative approach. The techniques used in this research are interviews, observation and documentation study. The subjects in this study were five people. The results of this study indicate that in developing productive economic enterprises, managers make efforts including facilitating the community, especially women in forming productive economic businesses, educating and teaching economic business processing skills, building networks and obtaining resources and marketing and optimizing women's productive economic enterprises. through various online marketing efforts. The conclusion of the study shows that the management's efforts in empowering the women's economy still need to be improved by building wider networks and adequate marketing access to be able to increase the economic independence of families in the communities around the Al Barokah Smart House
Implementation of Multi-literacy Education Based on Cultural Literacy with the TANDUR Strategy in Community Learning Center (CLC)
Authors: Pratiwi Krisna Kartika , Suhadjo Suhadjo , Wibowo Bintoro , Lutviatiani Mita
Published: December 2022

The need for a grand design of education in the implementation of literacy education so that it can provide an output in the form of a society that is literate and able to solve problems in their lives as expected by the law. No. 20 of 2003 article 3 which states that national education functions to develop abilities and shape national character and civilization so that they are able to actively participate in advancing the world community. So, to be able to make it happen, the TANDUR strategy is a strategy solution for implementing literacy education. Development The implementation of multi-literacy education at PKBM is carried out using the RnD method and the application of quasi-experiments to test the developed model. The results obtained in this study are that the TANDUR strategy applied in implementing multi-literacy at PKBM has a positive effect, both on tutors, the learning process, and the learning community. So it is hoped that with the TANDUR strategy it can be implemented and socialized to education units that will organize multi-literacy education.
The Effect of Online Learning, Educational Technology on Learning Interest during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Nindhita Yoga , Maulidah Umy Nihayati , Alfian Ahmad Hijri
Published: December 2022

The pandemic that hit the world, including Indonesia, had an impact on all sectors, not involving the education sector. This has an impact with the implementation of distance learning with a bold learning system and Educational Technology. Because the remote education system is still able to deliver lecture material well to students. This study aims to find out whether bold learning, Educational Technology carried out by lecturers at STIE can increase student interest in learning about effective subjects. The population in this study were Accounting students at the SEMARANG College of Economics. 126 Students received 40 samples using purposive sampling technique. The independent variables of this study were daring learning, educational technology and dependence on interest in learning. The method used in this study was multiple regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that the significance value for the Online Learning variable is 0.145 which means more than 0.05 and t count is 0.231 t table which is 1.217 so Ha is rejected. Learning to be brave has no significant effect on interest in learning. The significance value for the educational technology variable is 0.663, which means less than 0.05 and t count is 0.000 t table which is 3.824 so Ha is accepted. Educational technology has a significant effect on interest in learning. The determinant coefficient value obtained is 0.336, this means that 33.6% of learning interest is influenced by online learning, educational technology.
Efforts to Improve Teacher Performance in The Learning Process at SMPN 1 Wawotobi
Authors: Milyan Milyan
Published: December 2022

This study expects to decide endeavors to further develop educator execution in the educational experience at SMPN 1 Wawotobi and to break down the elements that impact educator execution in the growing experience at SMPN 1 Wawotobi. Information assortment was helped out through meetings, perception and report survey. In order to draw more objective conclusions from a study, the data that has been gathered are then classified, analyzed, and interpreted in detail. Through teacher performance in the learning process at SMPN 1 Wawotobi, the results demonstrated that efforts to improve teacher performance in the learning process had been successful: a) Teaching quality and quantity: in terms of teaching quality, the teacher had carried out the learning process well and in accordance with expectations, and in terms of teaching quantity, the number of teachers was sufficient and had carried out their responsibilities in the classroom; b) Teaching is completed promptly in accordance with school policies and procedures; c) routine learning tasks have been carried out in accordance with the goals of the school organization through cooperation between fellow teachers and leaders in the implementation of education in the school environment.
Teak Trees as Source of Inspiration for Developing Batik Motifs
Authors: Mulyanto Mulyanto , Hartono Lili , Murni Endri Sintiana , Handayani Endang Sri , Nurcahyanti Desy
Published: December 2022

Many batik motifs have been developed in various regions, inspired by various local resources such as plants, animals, regional icons, cultural arts, etc. The objective of this study is to look for ideas in the form of teak leaves and flowers that can be developed into batik and textile motif designs. The descriptive qualitative, literature review, participatory follow-up study, focus group discussion method, and the development of craftsman creativity were all used to achieve these goals. The study took place at the Jalidin batik craft shop in Sragen. Teak plant objects, motif designers, batik craftsmen, and libraries were among the data sources. The findings of the study were the motifs in the form of teak leaves and flowers, which could be used as master designs for both batik and textiles. Then the shape of the teak leaves and flowers are arranged in various compositions to produce several designs, and the batik motif designs are applied to jarit-patterned batik, long-sleeved shirt-patterned batik, and textile/printed batik. The resulting motifs were then produced into batik according to the economic class projections of the consumers, namely the consumer’s economic class projections, using prima and primissima cloths, combination and writing techniques, synthetic and natural dyes, and synthetic and natural dyes. In addition, the motifs were produced into printed textiles/batik. Batik cloths and textiles that have been produced are then made into shirts.
The Organology of Rotenese Musical Instruments According to the Hornbostel-Sachs Classification System
Authors: Listya Agastya Rama
Published: December 2022

This article aims to propose a classification of Rotenese traditional musical instruments based on the Hornbostel-Sachs (the H-S) method. The author conducted this ethnographic field research on the island of Rote, East Nusa Tenggara Province, from 2015 to 2016. The seven existing Rotenese traditional musical instruments analyzed in this article are: 1) meko ai or the meko o (the wooden or the bamboo xylophone); 2) the meko besik or the meko lilok (the hanging iron or brass gongs); 3) the meko besik or the meko lilok (the iron or brass metallophone); 4) the labu kici or the labu so’e (the single-headed, bowl-shaped drum); 5) the tambur or the labu (the single-headed, long cylindrical drum); 6) the bitala (the crash cymbals); and 7) the sasandu (the heterochord tube-zither). The only Rotenese traditional musical instrument that is not discussed in this article is kianuk, the two-holed bamboo flute, approximately ten centimeters long. This instrument does not exist anymore. The four aspects discussed in this article are 1) the construction, 2) the materials, 3) the ways of playing, and 4) the size of the instruments. Information was gathered from interviews with some key persons and through photography and video recording. This research acknowledges some limitations; for instance, providing exact information is challenging and limiting in the absence of a standard for meko tuning and making. Therefore, the information given here about the size, the material, the tuning, and the note intervals is an approximation.
Develoment of The Computer Simulation of Oscillation in Physics Learning
Authors: Sumardi Y , Amalia A F , Prabowo U N
Published: December 2022

The simplest mechanical system that shows such motion oscillation is a simple pendulum, which consists of a mass suspended from a rope, so that it can swing freely in response to the force of gravity. This teaching material is in the Fundamental Physics subject. Other teaching materials related to oscillation motion are simple linear harmonic oscillations.  This research aimed to develop the computer simulation of oscillation in physics learning by using MATLAB. The use of simulations within teaching process had a positive impact on students’ being able to predict and explain the phenomena. It also designed to provide possibility to explore physics phenomenon which cannot be realized in school conditions.  The simulation can direct the student to reveal the existence of equilibrium between the two sides of an equation rather than causal relations. The research method used was Research and Development (RD) developed by Borg Gall (1983) for developing educational products. They are the pre-product form was developed by creating computer programs based on algorithms, validation through forum group discussion carried out by several lecturers to provide validation of the pre-product, major product revision, the pre-trial by 10 students, operational product revision, the operational product trial carried out by a class of students at the computer laboratory, final product revision, and dissemination.The steps were research and information collection, planning, develop a preliminary form of product, preliminary testing, main product revision, main field testing, and operational product revision. In the step of the main field testing, it was applied to the class of students. The 33 students and 6 lecturers were asked to respond about it.  A qualitative test review was conducted through expert judgement for validation. They provided an assessment of suitability between the item with the indicator in the form of a Likert scale with five answer options. Based on expert judgment realated to the feasibility of the test, V Aiken index is also calculated. The data analysis techniques were descriptive analysis conducted using Micros oft Excel and continued by looking for effective constributions to the relationship of each independent variable to work readiness. According to the statements of questionnaire given from the lecturers, the computer simulation of oscillation felt into a good and very good category. Meanwhile, the students’ responses showed that it was fair, good, and very good. The oscillation simulation software developed has good criteria and is suitable for use in learning oscillation systems. The benefit of this research is to determine the form of the wave propagation simulation and its superposition which later can be used for physics research and suitable for students to learn physics.
Analysis of Science Process Skills Based on Programme for International Student Assessment Test and Observation Instruments of Senior High Schools
Authors: Agustiani E , Aminah N. S. , Suryana R.
Published: December 2022

This research aims to figure out the students' Science Process Skills (SPS) using problem tests of Programme for International Assessment (PISA) and observation instruments in Senior High School at Bojonegoro Regency. This work is descriptive research. As research subjects, 100 students in the eleventh grade were chosen randomly from three schools in 2019/2020. The Pisa test consists of 6 questions that have aspects of SPS: measuring, applying concepts, inferring, and predicting. The problem tests of PISA resulted that 36% of students attained scores above 60. Furthermore, students’ percentage could complete the measuring aspects, predicting aspects, applying concepts, and the inferring aspects were 64%, 38%, 36%, and 42%. Students’ percentage based on observation instruments' results were predicting 52%, applying concepts 43%, measuring 48%, inferring 46%, experimenting 0%, asking question 23%, classifying 37%, communicating 28%, and observing 55%. These are beneficial for teachers to improve the learning process according to student needs.
Development of Mathematical Physics 1 Module Based on Problem Based Instruction
Authors: Yanti I R , Trisna S , Ramli R , Usmeldi U
Published: December 2022

Mathematical Physics I is one of the courses that train students to think critically and creatively in the learning process. Therefore in this research developed a teaching material in the form of modules based on Problem Based Instruction (PBI). The module began with introduce students to a contextual problem that later ended with the presentation and analysis of student work. This type of research is the development of research using a stage model of Plomp, namely: (1) preliminary research, (2) prototyping phase, and (3) assessment phase.The research subjects involved lecturers and students from two campuses, namely Universitas Negeri Padang and STKIP PGRI West Sumatra. The research data was obtained through the validation sheet of modules that look at the feasibility module by module construction, content and the language used. Item analysis was conducted by using qualitative and quantitative analysis.Based on the results of the validation, results showed that the modules are very valid and ready for trial eligibility to students. Modules that are designed are categorized as very valid with a value of 84.66 and very practical with a practical value of 83.05.This result indicate that developmentof Mathematical Physics I module based on the Problem Based Instruction learning model can be used by students and lectures in learning process.
Free Inquiry Learning Model with Experimental Methods on The Learning Outcomes of Class X Students of Senior High School on The Subject of Motion
Authors: Sari R S , Ningsi N , Nasarudin N , Hakim A R
Published: December 2022

The number of students who complain about the difficulty of learning physics is due to the many formulas and calculations so that the teachers always vary their teaching methods so that the material taught can be absorbed by students through this research, which is expected to overcome these problems. In addition, this study also aims to see the effect of applying the free inquiry learning model with the experimental method on student learning outcomes. This research procedure uses a quasi-experimental method. The sample in this study were all students of SMAN 1 Kolaka in class X which consisted of 10 classes totaling 400 people. In testing the pre-test data, the first ability of students in both classes is the same. After learning motion material in the experimental class with the Free Inquiry Learning Model with the experimental method, and the control class with the experimental method, the post-test data obtained with the experimental class average value being higher than the control class. The test results show that the free inquiry learning model on student learning outcomes in motion subjects can significantly improve student learning outcomes.
Development of An Android-Based Physics E-Book with A Scientific Approach to Improve The Learning Outcomes of Class X High School Students on Impulse and Momentum Materials
Authors: Ndoa Y A A , Anastasia D P , Jumadi J
Published: December 2022

The use of technology during a pandemic can be in the form of using e-books in learning activities. This research is Research and Development (RD) which produces a product in the form of an Android-based physics e-book with a scientific approach. The aim of this study is to develop and determine the feasibility and effectiveness of e-books in improving learning outcomes on impulse and momentum materials. The development of this physics e-book uses a 4D model according to Thiagarajan, namely define, design, develop, and deploy. Results based on 4D model steps are (1) Define to produce an analysis of the needs of students during online learning, (2) Design to produce a product, namely a physics e-book, and (3) Develop to produce validation and the final product, and (4) Deploy of products is distributed in a limited way to physics teachers in Jatinom Senior High School. Based on expert consideration, the average product feasibility on aspects of material/content, language and images, e-book content design, and language included in the very high category. The physics e-book applied to students class X Mathematics and Natural Sciences in Jatinom Senior High School. Student learning outcomes increased in the moderate category after carrying out physics learning with e-books. Thus, an Android-based physics e-book with a scientific approach is feasible and efficient to be applied in physics learning on impulse and momentum material to improve student learning outcomes.
The Development of Creative Thinking Test Instruments with Torrance Indicators on Direct Current Electricity Materials
Authors: Tanjung Y I , Nasution I R
Published: December 2022

Direct current electricity matter is one of the many physics subjects containing concepts, principles and applied electricity where many problems can be solved with multiple solutions. Efforts to solve problems with multiple solutions and ideas can build students’ creative thinking. So this study aims to develop test instrument for creative thinking on Direct Current Electricity that meets the criteria for a good test instrument including validity, reliability, level of difficulty, discriminating power, and student responses. This type of research is Research and Development (RD) with a modified Borg Gall model consisted of research and information collecting, planning, develop preliminary form of product, preliminary field testing, main product revision, main field testing and operational product revision. Based on data analysis from the aspect of content validation of the test instrument by experts, seven valid items were obtained from the eight questions developed. Based on field testing, it was obtained that the reliability was in high category. In the aspect of difficulty level, the five questions are in easy category and two questions are in medium category. The distinguishing power of this test instrument is in the range of bad category, sufficient category, and good category. The results of the response test showed that respondents agreed that this test instrument was categorized as good to use. Overall, the results of the study indicate that the test instrument has met the requirements of a good test including validity, item analysis and response testing. Thus, the test instrument is feasible to train and measure students’ creative thinking.
The Analysis of the Problems Solving Pattern on Wave Concept of the Physics Teachers’ Candidate
Authors: Sarwi S , Nugroho S E
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this research is to find the pattern of problem-solving of the wave concept. Qualitative research methods have been used. Think-aloud methods, essay tests, and interviews were used in data collection. Data analysis used qualitative analysis techniques. The results of the pattern of wave problem-solving by prospective teachers are formula-based methods, followed by P-prim and a small amount using analytical thinking. Difficulties in the effect of phase changes on the shape and value of displacement, and the propagation of string waves on the stationary wave of the Meld’s experiment. From the analysis, it is necessary to learn multi-representation of the concept of waves based on the type of problem-solving pattern was used. The benefits of research as input for monitoring the curriculum of the study program and increasing the interaction of wave physics learning.
Is low adiponectin concentration linked to the development of type 2 diabetes in Sudan
Authors: Mohammed Abderahman Nahla Ahmed , Mohamed Ismaeil Abderrhman Ahmed , Ibrahim Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed , Mohammed Nour Bakri Yousif
Published: December 2022

Objectives: It was previously thought that adiponectin influenced insulin activity in tissues. Insulin resistance caused by obesity is associated to reduced plasma adiponectin levels. Researchers may be able to better understand the role of adiponectin in insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes by comparing adiponectin levels in T2DM patients to non-diabetic patients, as well as its connection with BMI and WC. Method: A case-control study was conducted at the Abu A'gla Health Care Center for diabetes care in Wad Madani, Gezira State, Sudan, between April 2012 and March 2013. The study involved a total of 181 participants. To measure adiponectin, FPG, and HbA1C levels, patients were divided into diabetes and non-diabetic groups. The body mass index (BMI) was calculated, and the waist circumference (WC) was measured. Personal information (age and gender) were obtained. Samples were analyzed for many biochemical parameters using the A15, a random-access auto-analyzer bio system. To quantify adiponectin, ELIZA employed the techniques of a human adiponectin ELISA kit. A statistical software for social sciences was used to conduct the statistical analysis (SPSS version 16, Chicago, IL, USA). Result: The mean BMI (29.007) increased significantly between diabetic and non-diabetic groups (p=0.001) indicating that the study participants were overweight. There was significant increased (p<0.0001) in FPG (160.10) and HbA1C (6.9813) and non- significant decreased in adiponectin mean (1.567) concentration. SBP and DBP mean (116.52) and (75.51) were significantly low (p=0.006) and (0.054), respectively. Conclusion: Adiponectin levels were lower in diabetic and non-diabetic patients. Only two diabetics had excessive quantities. Adiponectin and BMI were thought to have an inverse relationship, with no association between adiponectin and WC.
Biological control, an important tool for sustainable agriculture
Authors: Basso Valeria González
Published: December 2022

Biological Control (BC) with antagonistic microorganisms is one of the tools within the Integrated Management of Pests and Diseases (MIPE), being an important sustainable alternative to mitigate the negative effects that refer to the quality and productivity of agricultural crops. Therefore, this bibliographic review study reports on the research that needs to be carried out, such as: antagonistic studies on the various phytopathogens, efficacy studies on a wide range of microorganisms, evaluations of specificity between antagonists and phytopathogens, studies of the viability in the introduction of an antagonistic agent in a plant-soil-environment system and of the complex interactions between plants, people, and the environment. It also discusses the uses and types of CB, and the variety of CB strategies available for use