bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Title Anterior Prominence of the Femoral Condyle Varies among Prosthesis Designs and Surgical Techniques in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Authors: Itou Junya , Kuwashima Umito , Itoh Masafumi , Okazaki Ken
Published: July 2021

BackgroundPatellofemoral overstuffing after total knee arthroplasty can cause limited range of motion and anterior knee pain. This study compared anterior prominence of femoral components among different prothesis designs in surgical simulation models utilizing the anterior reference (AR) and posterior reference (PR) techniques.MethodsSurgical simulations were performed using preoperative computed tomography data of 30 patients on a three-dimensional planning system. Four implant models were used: Attune, Persona, Journey II, and Legion. Rotational alignment was set parallel to the transepicondylar axis and size selection was based on absence of notch formation in the femoral anterior cortex and best fit to the shape of the medial posterior femoral condyle. For each combination of surgical technique (AR or PR method) and implant model, measurements were taken of the maximum medial, central, and lateral prominence of the implant from the anterior femoral cortex (mm).ResultsUsing either the AR or PR method, the medial and central prominences were significantly lower with Journey II than with other models. The lateral prominence was the lowest with Attune in the AR method. The AR method was associated with significantly less prominence than the PR method, regardless of implant model.ConclusionsDegree of anterior prominence of the femoral implant is affected by implant design when the AR method is used. The PR method is associated with greater anterior prominence compared with the AR method, with size pitch an additional influencing factor. Journey II is associated with the least anterior prominence when using either method.
Operational Definition of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine Derived from a Systematic Search
Authors: Ng Jeremy Y. , Dhawan Tushar , Dogadova Ekaterina , Taghi-Zada Zhala , Vacca Alexandra , Wieland L. Susan , Moher David
Published: July 2021

Background
Identifying what therapies constitute complementary, alternative, and/or integrative medicine (CAIM) is complex for a multitude of reasons. An operational definition is dynamic, and changes based on both historical time period and geographical location whereby many jurisdictions may integrate or consider their traditional system(s) of medicine as conventional care. To date, only one operational definition of “complementary and alternative medicine” has been proposed, by Cochrane researchers in 2011. This definition is not only several years old but also did not use systematic methods to compile the therapies. Furthermore, it did not capture the concept “integrative medicine”, which is an increasingly popular aspect of the use of complementary therapies in practice. An updated operational definition reflective of CAIM is warranted given the rapidly increasing body of CAIM research literature published each year.
Methods
Four peer-reviewed or otherwise quality-assessed information resource types were used to inform the development of the operational definition: peer-reviewed articles resulting from searches across seven academic databases; the “aims and scope” webpages of peer-reviewed CAIM journals; CAIM entries found in online encyclopedias, and highly-ranked websites identified through searches of CAIM-related terms on HONcode. Screening of eligible resources, and data extraction of CAIM therapies across them, were each conducted independently and in duplicate. CAIM therapies across eligible sources were deduplicated.
Results
A total of 101 eligible resources were identified: peer-reviewed articles (n = 19), journal “aims and scope” webpages (n = 22), encyclopedia entries (n = 11), HONcode-searched websites (n = 49). Six hundred four unique CAIM terms were included in this operational definition of CAIM.
Conclusions
This updated operational definition is the first to be informed by systematic methods, and could support the harmonization of CAIM-related research through the provision of a standard of classification, as well as support improved collaboration between different research groups.
Fırat Havzası’ndaki Meteorolojik ve Hidrolojik Kuraklık Haritalarının Çeşitli Enterpolasyon Metotları ile Belirlenmesi
Authors: KATİPOĞLU Okan Mert , ACAR Reşat
Published: July 2021

Kuraklık hidroelektrik enerji üretimi, sağlık, sanayi, turizm, ekonomi, tarım ve hayvancılık gibi çeşitli sektörleri olumsuz etkileyen bir doğal afettir. Bu nedenle izlenmesi, zamansal ve mekânsal dağılımının belirlenmesi ve önlemler alınarak kuraklık risklerinin yönetilmesi büyük öneme sahiptir. Bu çalışmada, Fırat Havzası’ndaki çeşitli meteorolojik ve hidrolojik kuraklıkların Kriging, Radyal Tabanlı Fonksiyon (RTF) ve Ters Mesafe Ağırlıklandırma (TMA) enterpolasyon yöntemleri ile zamansal ve mekânsal değişimleri kuraklık sınıflarına göre renklendirilerek haritalandırması ve havzadaki kuraklık risk durumunun değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bunun için Fırat Havzası ve çevresinde bulunan 16 adet Meteoroloji Gözlem İstasyonu ve 18 adet Akım gözlem istasyonuna ait Standartlaştırılmış Yağış İndeksi, İstatistiksel Z-Skoru İndeksi, Yağış Anomalisi İndeksi, Standardize Yağış Evapotranspirasyon İndeksi, Keşif Kuraklık İndeksi ve Standart Akım İndeksi değerleri kullanılmıştır. Analizler sonucunda havzada meteorolojik kuraklıkların tahmininde Kriging metodu, hidrolojik kuraklıkların tahmininde ise RTF en etkili yöntemler olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Havzanın kuraklık risk düzeyi yüksek tespit edildiği için çalışma alanında kuraklık yönetim planının yapılması, olumsuz kuraklık etkilerinin azaltılması, erken uyarı ve kuraklık önlemlerinin alınması önerilmektedir.
Türkiye’deki Büyükşehirlerin Karayolu Ulaşımı Kaynaklı Sera Gazı Emisyon Miktarının Karşılaştırmalı Analizi
Authors: DÜNDAR Abdullah Oktay
Published: July 2021

Bu çalışmada Türkiye’deki büyükşehirlerin 2010 ve 2019 yıllarına ait karayolu ulaşımından (bireysel seyahatler+yolcu ve yük taşımacılığı) kaynaklı sera gazı emisyon miktarları IPCC tarafından geliştirilen Tier 1 yöntemi kullanılarak hesaplanmıştır. Elde edilen sonuçlara göre 30 büyükşehirde 2010 yılında toplam sera gazı emisyon miktarı 43.403 Gg CO2 eşdeğer(e.) iken, 2019 yılında artarak 70.271 Gg CO2e. ulaşmıştır. 2010-2019 yılları arasında toplam sera gazı emisyon miktarı %61,90 oranında artış göstermiştir. Toplam sera gazı emisyon miktarında İstanbul, Ankara, İzmir, kişi başına düşen sera gazı emisyon miktarında Denizli, Mersin, Muğla, araç başına düşen sera gazı emisyon miktarında Mardin, Kocaeli, Diyarbakır, km2’ye düşen sera gazı emisyon miktarında ise İstanbul, Kocaeli, İzmir şehirleri ilk 3 sırada yer almaktadır. Hem 2010 hem de 2019 yılında İstanbul, Ankara, İzmir, Bursa, Mersin, Antalya, Konya ve Kocaeli ortalama emisyon miktarının üstünde değerlere sahiptir. Bu şehirlerde alınacak öncelikli önlemler ile ülkemizin karayolu kaynaklı emisyon miktarı önemli oranda düşürülebilecektir. Diğer taraftan Mardin, Van ve Şanlıurfa gibi doğu bölgemizdeki şehirlerde emisyon artış hızı diğer şehirlere göre çok daha yüksektir. Çalışmada büyükşehirler alternatif taşıma seçenekleri ve alt yapılara göre de karşılaştırılmış ve demiryolu hariç diğer seçeneklerin emisyon artış hızını azaltmada etkili olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Oto Yıkama Atıksularının Klasik Fenton Prosesiyle Arıtımı: Ön Çöktürmenin KOİ Giderim Kinetiği Üzerine Etkisi
Authors: CÜCE Hüseyin , DULKADİROĞLU Hakan , YAKUT Şennur Merve , KOCABAŞ Melike
Published: July 2021

Nüfusa paralel olarak trafikteki araç sayısı da her geçen gün artmaktadır. Dolayısıyla araçların yıkanmasından kaynaklanan atıksuların miktarı da önemli boyutlara ulaşmaktadır. Bu atıksuların çoğu evsel atıksu sınıfında olmayıp doğrudan kanalizasyona verilmektedir. Bu çalışmada, 2 farklı oto yıkama tesisine ait 4 tip (ham ve ön çökeltim uygulanmış) atıksuda kimyasal oksijen ihtiyacı (KOİ) giderimi amacıyla klasik Fenton prosesi uygulanmıştır. Deneysel çalışmalar sonunda sabit pH = 3 değerinde, optimum kimyasal dozlar; 1 nolu tesisten alınan ham atıksu için: [Fe+2] = 100 mg L-1, [H2O2] = 200 mg L-1 ve ön arıtım uygulanan örnek için bu değerler [Fe+2] = 75 mg L-1, [H2O2] = 150 mg L-1 olarak tespit edilirken, 2 nolu tesisten alınan ham atıksu için [Fe+2] = 100 mg L-1, [H2O2] = 225 mg L-1, ön çökeltim uygulandıktan sonra ise [Fe+2] = 75 mg L-1, [H2O2] = 100 mg L-1 olarak belirlenmiştir. Prosesin arıtım verimliliği değerlendirildiğinde, optimum koşullarda KOİ giderimi 1. Atıksu örneği için sırasıyla, %86 ve %89 iken 2. örnekte ise bu değerler sırasıyla %90 ve %98’dir. Reaksiyon kinetiği incelendiğinde, ham atıksularda oksidasyon mekanizmasının genel itibariyle 2. derece kinetiğe uygun olduğu görülse de (R2=0,55 ve 0,95) ön çöktürme sonrası ayrışma mekanizmasının BMG kinetik modeline daha fazla uyum gösterdiği (R2=0,99) ortaya çıkarılmıştır.
Pemodelan Representasi Pengetahuan Berbasis OWL untuk Objek Arsitektur Candi di Indonesia
Authors: Camilo Thalia Maria , Virginia Gloria , Susanto Budi , Proboyekti Umi
Published: July 2021

Candi merupakan salah satu contoh warisan budaya. Jumlah candi Indonesia yang banyak membuat informasi yang tersebar di internet juga sangatlah banyak. Namun informasi tersebut bukanlah suatu kesatuan informasi. Oleh karena itu, dibutuhkan sebuah sistem yang dapat menyimpan informasi-informasi tersebut. Untuk membantu pengolahan data candi, maka dibuat sistem semantic web. Sistem ini akan membantu memodelkan data candi. Tujuan dari sistem ini adalah untuk memodelkan data dan menampilkan informasi yang akurat tentang candi yang ada di Indonesia. Sistem dibangun dengan menggunakan metode On-To-Knowledge. Sistem semantic web yang dibangun berbasis OWL dan database yang digunakan adalah SPARQL. Sistem semantic web mampu menghubungkan data kebudayaan candi dengan kebudayaan yang lain. Selain itu, sistem juga dapat menampilkan informasi berdasarkan deskripsi dan gambar dari candi.
Sistem Informasi Manajemen Kinerja Guru
Authors: Oktiagraha Windy Puji , Proboyekti Umi , Oslan Yetli
Published: July 2021

Penjaminan mutu pendidikan saat ini dianggap penting untuk dilakukan oleh setiap sekolah. Proses yang terjadi dalam penjaminan mutu pendidikan ini diantaranya adalah penilaian kinerja guru. Kinerja guru di sekolah dapat dinilai kehadiran harian, total jam mengajar, dan penilaian siswa. Dalam pelaksanaannya, sekolah mendapati permasalahan efisiensi dalam penggunaan sumber daya biaya dan waktu. Data-data yang digunakan sebagai dasar penilaian sebagaianterekam dalam media tercetak. Sebagian lagi dalam format elektronik dan tidak menjadi satu kesatuan. Akses dan pengolahan data-data tersebut menjadi tidak efisien dan membutuhkan waktu banyak. Media terintegrasi yang mampu menampung seluruh penilaian tersebut ke dalam satu tempat belum tersedia. Dari permasalahan tersebut penulis membuat aplikasi berbasis web untuk sekolah menengah atas dengan tujuan untuk membantu proses penilaian kinerja guru. Aplikasi ini dirancang agar mampu menjadi media pencatatan, pengolahan dan pengelolaan data yang terintegrasi untuk tiap aspek penilaian kinerja guru. Sistem yang dibangun akan memfasilitasi guru dalam melakukan presensi secara digital.Selain itu, sistem dapat memfasilitasi murid dalam mengisi form survei untuk penilaian guru. Dari data-data ini sistem juga akan menampilkan nilai untuk tiap-tiap aspek yang berguna bagi kepala sekolah untuk pengambilan keputusan. Proses pengujian sistem ini dilakukan berdasarkan beberapa skenario yang ditujukan untuk responden penelitian. Responden pengujian dalam sistem ini berjumlah 10 orang. Adapun responden terdiri dari 1 orang sebagai waka kurikulum, 1 orang sebagai kepala sekolah, 7 orang sebagai guru dan 1 orang sebagai siswa. Hasil akhir dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa seluruh responden dalam penelitian berhasil melakukan task-task dalam skenario yang dibuat.
EFL STUDENTS’ STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE THEIR VOCABULARIES IN CRITICAL READING CLASS
Authors: Sabuna Erna Sefriani , Ndun Lesly N. , Billik Marthisa Oliva
Published: July 2021

This research attempts to find out students’ strategies to improve vocabularies size in Critical Reading class of second semester students at English Education Program of STKIP SoE. A descriptive qualitative method was used in this research. There were 21 students involved as the research participants and willing to be interviewed. The result of this research showed that students applied strategies, such as listening to the songs, watching movie, reading, and listing difficult words to improve their vocabularies. By applying those four strategies, students were able to understand vocabularies in context without any assistantship, understand the words in foreign language, repeat the words several times, describe the conversation in mother tongue, pick some words when reading books, remember the words that they get, and write down some difficult words.
O’SPEAK FOR ENGLISH PHONETIC AND PHONOLOGY CLASS: WHAT’S ON STUDENTS’ MIND?
Authors: Anggraeni Candradewi Wahyu , Kusumaningrum Widya Ratna , Asmara Rangga
Published: July 2021

In the era of Education 5.0, mobile applications for the teaching-learning process are proliferating. The mobile application also exists in English Phonetics and Phonology Classes. Its name is O’Speak. The use of O’Speak in English Phonetic and Phonology Class derives from the idea of technological development in this digital era. Virtues and hurdles of using O’Speak come out in students’ viewpoints. Therefore, this study is conducted to know the students’ perceptions toward the use of O’Speak in English Phonetic and Phonology Classes. The research method used in this study is a case study that focuses on the phenomenon of O’Speak. English Phonetics and Phonology students are the participants in this study. The finding shows that the students have several overviews toward O’Speak, such as students' concept of O’Speak, O’Speak designs, and O’Speak comments.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION PROGRAM SECOND-YEAR STUDENTS’ SPEAKING DIFFICULTIES IN AN ACADEMIC SPEAKING CLASS
Authors: Saragih Satya Monique , Listyani Listyani -
Published: July 2021

Academic Speaking class is the last speaking class that students at an English Language Education Program (ELEP) have to take. However, to pass this class is not very easy because the students had to be able to speak in an academic context. Seeing this phenomenon, the researchers tried to identify the second-year students’ difficulties in the Academic Speaking class, in a private university in Central Java. There are three research questions in this research, “What are ELEP second-year students’ speaking difficulties in Academic Speaking class?”, “What factors contribute to the speaking difficulties in Academic Speaking class?’, and What strategies do the Academic Speaking students employ to overcome the difficulties?”. This research used both qualitative and quantitative approaches that took place at an ELEP and involved 38 participants from three Academic Speaking classes. The data were taken using questionnaires and interviews. This study acknowledged 8 difficulties in speaking English, difficulties in dealing with anxiety, over-using mother tongue, giving a spontaneous response, learning unfamiliar and strange accents, expressing ideas, finding the right lexicon, ordering the right grammatical patterns, and dealing with a competitive environment. Subsequently, the factors which contributed to the difficulties were students’ lack of confidence and lack of vocabulary. The findings of the study are hoped to be advantageous for both students and teachers in the Academic Speaking class.
INVESTIGATING THE USE OF MAXIMS IN THE EFL CLASS PRESENTATION: A PRAGMATIC STUDY
Authors: Khusna Febriana Aminatul , Aliyah Sekar Lathifatul , Asyifah Dinar Ayu
Published: July 2021

Maxim is one of the aspects studied in pragmatics, a relatively new field in linguistics. It is used in social interactions, especially in the form of conversations. In this study, the researchers conducted maxim analysis in an EFL class. The research data were collected from the WhatsApp-group communication of an online class in the English language education department of a public university in Central Java. This study employed a qualitative descriptive design using pragmatic analysis as its framework. There are maxim of quantity, maxim of quality, maxim of manner and maxim of relevance. The result shows that there were 22 occurrences of maxim of quantity with 5 cases of flouting of the maxim. Then, 28 occurrences belonged to maxim of quality and the researchers did not find any flouting of the maxim. Next, 26 occurrences were labelled as maxim of relevance with 2 cases of flouting of the maxim. Besides that, 22 occurrences were categorized as maxim of manner with 3 cases of flouting of the maxim. In general, 110 maxim occurrences were identified from 16 conversations recorded in this research.
Chiral $p$-wave superconductivity in twisted bilayer graphene from dynamical mean field theory
Authors: Pahlevanzadeh B. , Sahebsara P. , Sénéchal David
Published: July 2021

We apply cluster dynamical mean field theory with an exact-diagonalization impurity solver to a Hubbard model for magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene, built on the tight-binding model proposed by Kang and Vafek [1], which applies to the magic angle 1.30^\circ1.30∘. We find that triplet superconductivity with p+ip symmetry is stabilized by CDMFT, as well as a subdominant singlet d+id state. A minimum of the order parameter exists close to quarter-filling and three-quarter filling, as observed in experiments.
Diferencias en tareas de función ejecutiva entre adolescentes y adultos mayores bilingües y monolingües
Authors: Cáceres-Luna Gabriela , Belón-Hercilla Verónica , Araoz Coacalla María , Soto-Añari Marcio
Published: July 2021

Nos propusimos comparar el rendimiento en tareas de función ejecutiva entre adolescentes y adultos mayores bilingües y monolingües. Utilizamos un diseño comparativo transversal. Evaluamos a 48 personas monolingües (24 adolescentes y 24 adultos mayores) y 56 bilingües (31 adolescentes y 25 adultos mayores) con una amplia batería neuropsicológica que comprendían tareas de flexibilidad cognitiva (Wisconsin Card Sorting Test), control inhibitorio (test de Stroop), memoria de trabajo (subescalas de Retención de dígitos, Secuencia de números y letras: test Wechsler de inteligencia) y acceso a la memoria a largo plazo (fluidez semántica y fonológica). Nuestros resultados indican que los adolescentes y adultos mayores monolingües rinden mejor en las pruebas de control ejecutivo que sus pares bilingües, siendo estas diferencias menores en los adultos mayores y no parecen asociarse a la edad y a la frecuencia de uso de L1 (castellano) y L2 (quechua). Estos resultados muestran que durante la adolescencia hay una desventaja a nivel ejecutivo en las personas bilingües, la cual parece disminuir en la adultez. Se discuten los resultados a la luz del peso de los factores socioculturales y a la posibilidad de entender al bilingüismo como un mecanismo ligado a la reserva cognitiva.
The distribution pattern and ecological restoration technology of aquatic plants in a eutrophic water landscape belt
Authors: Wang Sirong
Published: July 2021

Taking the eutrophic Taige canal and Caoqiao River in the upper reaches of North Taihu Lake as the experimental objects, 12 monitoring points were set up and data were recorded. The distribution pattern of aquatic plants in the water landscape belt was studied by variance/mean ratio, aggregation intensity index, negative binomial parameter, Cassie index and α–diversity index. Based on the principle of aquatic plants repairing eutrophic water, a suitable water environment was selected. The effect of ecological restoration was studied by photometry. The results showed that: the main aquatic plant communities in this area evolved from submerged to floating leaf and emergent plants, which shows that the vertical distribution pattern of the aquatic plant communities was greatly affected by hydrology; the distribution pattern of aquatic plant diversity showed a good single curve in the vertical direction and a single curve in the horizontal direction; the results of ecological restoration showed that the average removal rates of total nitrogen (TN) and total phosphorus (TP) by mixing the three plants were 86.76% and 93.89%, respectively. Among them, the best combination for TN removal was water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) + lytchus (Lythrum salicaria) + calamus (Acorus calamus), and the best combination for TP removal was water hyacinth + lytchus + hibiscus (Nelumbonucifera).
Assessment of phytotoxicity of treated water of Tabuk wastewater plant by different technologies on seed germination of chick pea (Cicer arietinum)
Authors: Siddiqui Zahid Hameed , Abbas Zahid Khorshid
Published: July 2021

The use of reclaimed water as an alternative source is a sustainable way forward for an arid country like The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The sewage contains organic and inorganic pollutants from households and industrial sources that may not be removed during treatment. In this study, seeds of Cicer arietinum were germinated using six different concentrations of treated water from the Tabuk wastewater treatment plant and tap water was used as control. The physicochemical properties such as total dissolved solids, electrical conductivity, total suspended solids, and turbidity values of treated water were higher, which gradually decreased on dilution with tap water. The amount of ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and phosphate was in higher concentration in treated water as compared to control. The use of 40% treated water (T3) improved the germination percentage, speed of germination and germination index of C. arietinum. The phytotoxicity test reveals that undiluted treated water (T6) is not fit for direct use on plants. All the investigated treatments confirmed that the use of more than 40% of treated water decreased the fresh weight and dry weight of the seedlings as compared to control. The results are encouraging and help in attaining water sustainability in the Tabuk region.
Production of Highly Thermostable Laccase from Penicillium spinulosum
for Enhanced Delignification of Untreated Wheat Bran
Authors: Olajuyigbe Folasade M. , Oduwole Ademola K. , Fatokun Cornelius O.
Published: July 2021

Background:

Lignin confers rigidity on plant cell wall and poses a challenge to the hydrolysis
of cellulose, which makes the production of biofuels from lignocellulose an overwhelming
problem. This prompts a continuous search for novel ligninolytic enzymes, especially laccases for
delignification of lignocellulose for improved saccharification of biomass.

Objective:

This study reports the production, physicochemical properties, and delignification efficiency
of laccases from Penicillium and Trichoderma species on untreated wheat bran.

Methods:

Fungal laccases were produced using different agro residues (wheat bran, coconut shell,
and palm kernel shell) as substrates in submerged fermentation. The best substrate for laccase production
was determined. Physicochemical properties of crude enzymes and delignification efficiency
of the laccases were determined on untreated wheat bran using pure laccase as control.

Results:

Wheat bran supported maximum laccase production from fungi under study. The highest
laccase yield of 22.5 U/mL was obtained from P. spinulosum. Laccase from P. spinulosum was optimally
active at pH 7.0 and 50°C and exhibited remarkable high thermostability with 61.6% residual
activity at 90°C after 2 h incubation. The activity of the thermostable enzyme was enhanced in
the presence of Cu2+. Biodelignification efficiency of cell-free extract from P. spinulosum, T. koningii,
and P. restrictum on wheat bran was 95%, 81.5%, and 63.5%, respectively. Surprisingly, a
much lower delignification efficiency of 33.42% was obtained with commercial laccase from Trametes
versicolor.

Conclusion:

The high thermostability and striking delignification efficiency of crude laccase from
P. spinulosum make the enzyme a good bioresource for biodelignification of untreated lignocellulose
for biofuel production.
Anti-Diabetic Action of Polyherbal Ethanolic Extract in Alloxan-induced
Diabetes in Wistar Rats
Authors: Pal Rashmi Saxena , Saraswat Nikita , Wal Pranay , Wal Ankita , Pal Yogendra , Yadav Rachana
Published: July 2021

Background:

Diabetes mellitus is a complex chronic metabolic disease with heterogeneous
etiology and risk factors at the social level and behavioral, environmental, and genetic susceptibility.
There are numerous traditional medicinal plants reported having hypoglycemic properties,
such as Allium sativum (Garlic), Azadirachta indica (Neem), Punica granatum (Anar), Trigonella
foenum (Fenugreek), Momordica charantia (Bitter gourd), and Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi).
The use and delivery of herbal medicine as a dosage form in treating and preventing diseases has a
long history started with use in Mesopotamia in 2600 B.C. However, the oldest record on the practice
of medicinal plants for drug preparation was engraved on a Sumerian clay slab, created over
5,000 years ago. The use of medicinal plants is continuing in this modern era, and it has been estimated
that approximately one-fourth of prescription medicines worldwide are derived from plants.

Objective:

The present study was carried out to evaluate the anti-diabetic effects of Ethanolic extract
of leaves of Punica granatum, Beta vulgaris, and Azadirachta Indica in alloxan-induced diabetic
rats. The use of herbal products is not only limited to dietary uses, such as food, nutrition,
etc., but it also has a distinct role in the remedy of several diseases.

Methods:

Animals were induced with diabetes using Alloxan and then were observed on the basis
of numerous parameters to access the induction and control of diabetes in comparison to all groups.
The animal received dosing of Herbal extracts in treated groups and was checked for Fasting blood
glucose. Neurobehavioral studies and the weight of all animals were checked on 7, 14, 21, 28 days
after induction of diabetes.

Results:

The results proved that the herbal extract of the powder was anti-diabetic in action.

Conclusion:

The herbal extract must be tested for the phytoconstituents, and the active constituent
must be isolated to perform research on humans.
Site determination and application of LTBP-1, a molecule related to atherosclerosis, involved in cell migration
Authors: Mimori Seisuke
Published: July 2021

The two strands of treatment available for coronary artery disease and associated pathologies are pharmaceutical and physical. However, these treatments are typically only available too late to help tackle the early underlying processes. Better understanding of the underlying processes
is key to the development of preventative solutions. One of the key processes understanding coronary problems is atherosclerosis, which is when arteries lose elasticity. Associate Professor Seisuke Mimori, Department of Clinical Medicine, Chiba Institute of Science, Japan, is examining the
underlying biochemistry of atherosclerosis. Professor Tetsuto Kanzaki has succeeded in cloning a protein called LTBP-1 and, under his direction, Seisuke has created a mutant of the protein and is analysing it. He intends to produce variants of LTBP-1 in order to investigate the function of
various domains of the protein. This will involve firstly producing and isolating the protein and its variants in sufficient quantities. Then, he will test cell migration rates through an assay that he and the team have designed. This will enable the researchers to clarify exactly how LTBP-1
functions. In the future, Seisuke and the team will investigate the exact mechanism of action of the domains involved and explore the impact of LTBP-1 on the relevant organs and cells.
Comprehensive analysis of the effects of diet and environmental chemicals on children's cranial nerves
Authors: Sakai Kumiko
Published: July 2021

Zinc is a nutrient that supports bodily functions, including making proteins and DNA, as well as supporting the immune system. It is also found in high concentrations in the hippocampus in the brain and zinc deficiency has been found to cause impaired growth and development and impaired
immune systems in children. Also there is a significant body of research on the links between zinc-deficiency and neurological disorders, little is known about the effects of excess zinc and the impact on children's cranial nerves. Assistant Professor Kumiko Sakai, Oita University Faculty
of Medicine, Japan, and her team are conducting research on the food additive dibenzoic acid zinc salt in order to clarify related mechanisms in the brain. This work involved the use of mouse models, with the researchers performing metabolome analysis and gene expression analysis on the brain
and hippocampus, extracting the fluctuating metabolites and genes, integrating databases and literature findings and performing pathway analysis. The researchers found that, in addition to acting as upstream regulators of functional expression, such as learning and sociality, the zinc transporter
and zinc-finger protein also bind to DNA methylated in the nucleus and are involved in the epigenetic mechanism. This work highlighted the importance of sufficient zinc intake and will lead to appropriate behavioural changes.
Effect of VR for education to promote the social participation of people with cognitive disorders caused by acquired brain injuries
Authors: Aida Tamami
Published: July 2021

Brain injuries will often result in some form of permanent damage and lead to disorders such as cognitive and behavioural problems. Although treatments are available, it is likely that the patient and their family will have to learn to live with the disorder and the patient may face
challenges related to workplaces and care networks. Ultimately, this can result in the patient retreating from society, which can be damaging to mental health. Professor Tamami Aida, Mejiro University, Japan, is a Director at the Japanese non-profit organisation Minna no centre Omusubi which
seeks to make better, more inclusive lives for people with long-term brain injuries. Aida is currently working on a project to help different people involved in the care and treatment of those with acquired brain injuries (ABI). A key focus is educating stakeholders on the process of vocational
rehabilitation (VR), which is the end goal of a long process from initial brain injury representing a return to work. She has created informative materials to enlighten stakeholders on the needs of ABI patients and the process of VR, including a video that explains VR and highlights the necessary
input of those involved in the care of ABI patients. Ultimately, Aida wants to ensure that people with ABI have a suitable framework to rebuild their lives.
Program Pengembangan Layanan Perpustakaan di Sekolah Menengah Atas: Studi Kasus di SMAN 2 Bantul
Authors: Bustari Meilina
Published: July 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan program pengembangan layanan perpustakaan sekolah di Sekolah Menengah Atas Negeri 2 Bantul. Metode pada penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Sumber data dalam penelitian ini adalah kepala perpustakaan, tenaga pengelola perpustakaan sekolah, dan relawan pustakawan muda. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Uji validitas data menggunakan triangulasi sumber dan metode. Teknik yang digunakan untuk menganalisis data adalah analisis data Miles dan Huberman. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa: (1) bentuk program pengembangan layanan perpustakaan di Sekolah Menengah Atas Negeri 2 Bantul meliputi kegiatan layanan untuk difabel, narapidana, dan kegiatan di panti jompo;  (2) proses pelaksanaan kegiatan layanan perpustakaan terdiri atas: (a) layanan untuk difabel dengan mengundang siswa difabel dari luar sekolah untuk mengikuti kegiatan  story telling; (b) layanan bagi narapidana dilakukan dengan mengganti koleksi setiap dua bulan sekali; dan (c) layanan di panti jompo dilakukan dengan mengganti koleksi dalam jangka waktu dua bulan sekali dan memberi pendampingan bagi manula dalam memanfaatkan koleksi.
Pengaruh Motivasi Kerja terhadap Profesionalitas Guru Sekolah Dasar di Pedesaan
Authors: Harapan Edi
Published: July 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh motivasi kerja terhadap profesionalitas guru sekolah dasar negeri (SDN) di pedesaan. Penelitian dilakukan di Kecamatan Babat Toman, Kabupaten Musi Banyasin, Sumatera Selatan. Populasi penelitian yaitu 111 guru SDN yang telah bersertifikat pendidik. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 53 orang yang diambil secara ajak dari populasi berdasarkan rumus Taro Yaname dan Slovin dengan presisi 10%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan motivasi kerja guru di pedesaaan masih rendah dan belum memberikan pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap profesionalitasnya. Selain itu, guru juga mengalami hambatan untuk mengembangkan profesionalitasnya. Penelitian ini menyarankan agar pemerintah daerah memberikan stimulus dan dorongan kepada guru di pedesaan untuk senantiasa mengembangkan profesionalitasnya.
Pengelolaan Program Kewirausahaan di Sekolah Menengah Atas di Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta
Authors: Setiawan Aji
Published: July 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan perencanaan, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi program kewirausahaan Sekolah Menengah Atas Negeri (SMAN) di DIY. Penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan subjek penelitian yakni penanggung jawab program, koordinator program, dan guru kewirausahaan. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada sekolah penyelenggara program kewirausahaan, yaitu:  SMA Negeri 6 Yogyakarta, SMAN 2 Banguntapan, SMAN 1 Turi, dan SMAN 1 Playen. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan wawancara, observasi, dan studi dokumen. Uji keabsahan data menggunakan triangulasi sumber. Analisis data menerapkan model interaktif dari Miles, Huberman dan Saldana. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) perencanaan program kewirausahaan SMAN di DIY dilakukan dengan penetapan tujuan, perencanaan program, perencanaan pembiayaan, dan perencanaan personil; (2) pelaksanaan program kewirausahaan SMAN di DIY meliputi pengorganisasian, koordinasi, dan implementasi kurikulum; (3) evaluasi program kewirausahaan SMAN di DIY dilakukan pada setiap akhir semester oleh tim kewirausahaan sekolah.
Kebijakan Kepemimpinan Kepala Sekolah dalam Meningkatkan Efektivitas Kinerja Guru
Authors: Hanim Zaenab , Sari Dian Septiana , Soe’oed Rahmat
Published: July 2021

Penelitian ini dimaksudkan untuk menguraikan 1) kebijakan kepemimpinan dalam meningkatkan efektivitas kinerja guru di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (Sekolah Dasar); 2) kendala kebijakan kepemimpinan yang menghalangi efektivitas kinerja guru di dalamnya; dan 3) solusi berdasarkan teori kepemimpinan yang dapat meningkatkan efektivitas kinerja guru. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus dilakukan di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah dengan 3 informan yang terdiri dari kepala sekolah, guru PNS dan Non-PNS. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 1) kebijakan kepemimpinan kepala sekolah dalam menyelesaikan masalah sekolah dengan merekrut guru tambahan, berbagi jam mengajar dengan guru yang baru direkrut dan memberikan tugas administratif kepada pekerja administrasi untuk meningkatkan efektivitas kinerja guru. Kebijakan kepala sekolah memengaruhi kinerja beberapa guru; 2) kendala manajemen sekolah yang dihadapi oleh kepala sekolah dalam pengambilan keputusan disebabkan oleh beberapa guru dan pekerja administrasi yang tidak disiplin, tidak mampu, dan tidak terampil; dan 3) solusi yang dibuat oleh kepala sekolah untuk meningkatkan efektivitas kinerja guru termasuk partisipasi guru dalam setiap kegiatan sekolah yang dapat meningkatkan kinerja guru. Untuk meningkatkan kinerja guru, guru yang lebih aktif dan kreatif diberikan hadiah tambahan finansial sementara guru yang tidak mampu dan tidak terampil dikirim untuk mengikuti pelatihan pengetahuan, keterampilan, dan peningkatan kompetensi
Leadership Strategies of Elementary School Principals in Developing Teacher Professionalism
Authors: Nasir Irdayanti Mat , Hariyati Nunuk , Suyud Suyud , Susmita Diani Fitriana , Andriani Dwi Esti
Published: July 2021

Principal leadership plays a vital role in school effectiveness through its direct effect on teachers. This study aimed to explore the leadership strategies performed by school principals to develop teacher professionalism at elementary schools. The theoretical underpinnings of interpretivism guided this study. It employed in-depth semi-structured interviews and document analysis to collect data. The interviews were conducted with nine elementary school principals in Klaten district, Indonesia. Data were analyzed using the grounded theory data analysis method, specifically the use of constant comparison through open coding. The 'open-coded' data were then analyzed using the analytic induction technique. The results show that the principals employ a wide range of leadership strategies to develop teacher professionalism. The strategies include providing exemplary behavior and attitude, fostering work discipline, motivating teachers, providing educational supervision, and encouraging teachers to participate in continuing professional development programs.
Pengaruh Kemampuan Manajerial Kepala Sekolah dan Penggunaan Media Pembelajaran oleh Guru terhadap Prestasi Belajar Siswa
Authors: Akhmadal Badawi Tristiniar Titin , Harapan Edi , Destiniar Destiniar
Published: July 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji 1) pengaruh kemampuan manajerial kepala sekolah terhadap prestasi belajar siswa, 2) pengaruh penggunaan media pembelajaran oleh guru terhadap prestasi belajar siswa, dan 3) Pengaruh kemampuan manajerial kepala sekolah dan penggunaan media pembelajaran oleh guru terhadap prestasi belajar siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan angket, dan dokumentasi. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif dengan menggunakan program SPSS versi 16 for windows. Dari hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa 1) ada pengaruh kemampuan manajerial kepala sekolah (X1) terhadap prestasi belajar siswa (Y) di SMA se-kecamatanTanjung Raja, 2) ada pengaruh penggunaan media pembelajaran oleh guru (X2) terhadap prestasi belajar siswa (Y) di SMA se-kecamatan Tanjung Raja, 3) ada pengaruh yang signifikan antara kemampuan manajerial kepala sekolah (X1), dan penggunaan media pembelajaran oleh guru (X2) terhadap prestasi belajar siswa (Y). Implikasi dalam penelitian ini adalah: 1) kepala sekolah adalah pemimpin pendidikan dalam tingkatan satuan pendidikan yang bertanggung jawab sepenuhnya terhadap kualitas pendidikan dan juga maju mundurnya sekolah yang dipimpinnya. kepala sekolah juga merupakan seorang figur yang harus menjadi teladan bagi semua yang ada di lingkungan sekolah; 2) Penggunaan media pembelajaran oleh guru memberikan menjadikan proses belajar mengajar lebih menyenangkan, membangkitkan keinginan dan minat baru, meningkatkan motivasi dan rangsangan kegiatan belajar, bahkan berpengaruh secara psikologis kepada peserta didik.
Student Management at Saint Aloysius School Dormitory
Authors: Rafaliarisoa Antsa Rinaldi , Jabar Cepi Safrudin Abdul
Published: July 2021

This study aims to obtain an understanding of the student management at the Saint Aloysius school dormitory in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The research applied a case study research method. It mainly involves the participation of four caretaker team members and ten students. The obtained data were collected through techniques, such as interviews, observations and document analysis. The research study involves the application of three concurrent data analysis techniques.  The research led to the knowledge and the understanding that despite the dormitory’s geographical location and its small size, the caretakers at the involved school dormitory make an effort to provide most of the services and tasks required for an effective student management.Generally, the student management implemented at this specific school dormitory involves the establishment of different tasks and services. Important factors, including staff supervision and training, the establishment of the formal program, also need to be considered by the caretakers. Caretakers still need to make some effort to improve management services.
Menarikkah Jabatan Kepala Sekolah Dasar di Indonesia dalam Pandangan Guru?
Authors: Jabar Cepi Safrudin Abdul , Khuzaimi Imi , Andriani Dwi Esti
Published: July 2021

Kepala sekolah berperan penting untuk keberhasilan sekolah. Namun, penelitian tentang kekepalasekolahan masih sedikit. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggali pandangan guru tentang jabatan kepala sekolah dasar dan bagaimana mereka menyikapi tawaran rekrutmen dan seleksi calon kepala sekolah. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif untuk mengeksplorasi fenomena tersebut. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di sekolah dasar di Propinsi Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, Jawa, Indonesia. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara tidak terstruktur kepada 11 orang guru sekolah dasar yang telah memenuhi syarat untuk mengikuti rekrutmen dan seleksi calon kepala sekolah. Mereka dipilih dengan metode purposive. Data penelitian diolah dengan teknik analisis data kualitatif. Wawancara juga dilakukan dengan kepala sekolah, pengawas, dan personil Dinas Pendidikan untuk kredibilitas data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa guru memandang jabatan kepala sekolah dasar sebagai jabatan yang beban pekerjaannya berat, insentifnya rendah, dan juga membutuhkan peran kepemimpinan yang besar. Hampir semua guru sekolah dasar bersikap menolak untuk mengikuti rekrutmen dan seleksi calon kepala sekolah. Sebagian kecil sisanya menerima dengan terpaksa.
Peran Kepala Sekolah dalam Pelaksanaan Program Sekolah Siaga Bencana di Sekolah Dasar Unggulan ‘Aisyiyah Bantul
Authors: Yuliana Lia , Sastiarini Kasniati
Published: July 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan peran kepala sekolah dalam pelaksanaan program Sekolah Siaga Bencana (SSB) di Sekolah Dasar Unggulan ‘Aisyiyah Bantul dari aspek: (1) kurikulum (2) sumber daya manusia (3) dan sarana dan prasarana. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Informan utama dalam penelitian ini yaitu kepala sekolah, sedangkan informan pendukung meliputi: ketua dan anggota tim SSB, wakil kepala sekolah, guru, karyawan, dan siswa. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara, observasi, dan studi dokumen. Uji keabsahan data menggunakan triangulasi teknik dan sumber. Teknik analisis data menggunakan model Miles dan Huberman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan beberapa peran kepala sekolah dalam pelaksanaan program SSB yaitu  penyusun kurikulum, penanggung jawab program dan penanggung jawab sarana dan prasarana program.
Pengarsipan Digital Sebagai Wujud Optimalisasi Manajemen Audit Persuratan di Sekolah
Authors: Sunarni Sunarni , Adha Maulana Amirul , Kusvitaningrum Alma Bethris , Agustina Della Nadhia , Andriani Dita , Pratiwi Firda Dwi , Safianti Rosa
Published: July 2021

Pada era saat ini penggunaan teknologi dalam bidang apapun sangat diperlukan. Bersikap adaptif dengan cara mengikuti perkembangan zaman dapat terlihat melalui  kegiatan pengarsipan. Pengarsipan yang dulunya menyimpan berkas fisik dan mencatat kodenya secara manual, kini bisa dilakukan dengan menyimpannya dalam bentuk data digital. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggali secara mendalam pengarsipan digital sebagai wujud optimalisasi manajemen audit persuratan di SMP Islam Ma’arif 02 Kota Malang. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan observasi dan wawancara dengan informan kunci yaitu kepala sekolah. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pengarsipan digital membantu dan memudahkan sekolah dalam melaksanakan manajemen audit persuratan. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan bahwa kegiatan pengarsipan digital yang baik membutuhkan dukungan sumber daya manusia yang mampu mengoperasikan secara optimal aplikasi pengarsipan digital. Dukungan fasilitas sekolah juga dibutuhkan agar pengarsipan digital berjalan dengan efisien.
The Influence of the Transformational Leadership of the Headmasters on the Professional Development of Preschool Teachers
Authors: Zaini Zuriani Hanim , Mansor Mahaliza
Published: July 2021

The purpose of this research is to study the influence of the transformational leadership of the headmasters on the professional development of national preschool teachers in Perak state. The design of this study is quantitative descriptive using questionnaires as the instrument. The sample consists of 260 national preschool teachers from Perak, Malaysia. The research instrument is adapted from Leadership Practice Inventory (LPI) and Readiness, Planning, Training, Implementation and Maintenance (RPTIM) Model. The findings showed that the level of the transformational leadership of the headmasters and the level of preschool teachers’ professional development are high. Pearson correlation analysis showed a significant positive relationship between these two variables. The regression analysis showed a high percentage of transformational leadership contributing to the preschool teachers’ professional development. In conclusion, transformational leadership of the headmasters has evidently influenced the professional development of preschool teachers. It supports the views that transformational leadership is an ideal leadership style to be practiced by the school leaders.
Pengaruh Kepemimpinan Kepala Sekolah dan Budaya Organisasi terhadap Komitmen Guru dalam Melaksanakan Tugas
Authors: Husnah Asmaul , Harapan Edi , Rohana Rohana
Published: July 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji kepemimpinan kepala sekolah dan budaya organisasi terhadap komitmen guru dalam melaksanakan tugas. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada sekolah menengah atas negeri (SMAN) di Kota Sekayu, Provinsi Sumatera Selatan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Sampel penelitian yaitu 115 guru di lima SMA Negeri di Kota Sekayu yang dipilih dengan teknik simple random sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan penyebaran angket. Data yang terkumpul dianalisis secara kuantitatif  dengan menggunakan  program SPSS 25 for windows yang dilakukan dalam tiga tahap, yaitu analisis deskriptif, analisis asosiatif, dan analisis koefisien determinan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kepemimpinan kepala sekolah berpengaruh signifikan terhadap komitmen guru dengan nilai koefisien sebesar0,438, budaya organisasi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap komitmen guru dengan nilai koefisien sebesar0,506, dan kepemimpinan kepala sekolah dan budaya organisasi secara bersama-sama (simultan) berpengaruh signifikan terhadap komitmen guru dalam melaksanakan tugas dengan nilai koefisien sebesar0,584. Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan mampu mendorong peningkatan kepemimpinan kepala sekolah dan pengembangan budaya organisasi guna mengoptimalkan komitmen guru dalam melaksanakan tugas.
School Leadership Practices in the Conflict Region of South Thailand - Pattani
Authors: Vateh Adnan , Andriani Dwi Esti
Published: July 2021

This study aims to gain an understanding of the leadership practices of the principals in the conflict region of South Thailand – Pattani. It was a qualitative case study. This study was located at two private Islamic schools in the Yala province, Southern Thailand. Data were collected through interviews and observation. The informants were 14 in total consisting of two principals, two deputy principals, and ten teachers from studied schools. The collected data were analyzed following the interactive model proposed by Miles, Huberman, and Saldana. Audit trail and member checks were used to check the credibility of the data. The results show that building a good relationship with communities and working together to develop a safe environment at school are considered to be important. The principals also motivate students to go to school. In order to make students enjoy studying at school, the principal put a serious effort to provide adequate learning facilities and school infrastructure and to develop the teaching competencies of their teachers. Furthermore, they assure the student parents that it is safe to allow children to go to school.