bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Antibiotic Drug Interaction in Prescribing Asthma Patients in One of the Clinics in the Surabaya Area
Authors: Herlinawaty Maya , Mas Ulfa Ninik , Priyono Tri Doso Sapto Agus
Published: February 2024

Drug interactions are interactions that can occur if the effects of a drug are changed by other drugs, food or drinks. The aim of this research is to determine the potential for interactions between antibiotics and other drugs prescribed to asthma patients. Antibiotics are the drugs most widely used for infections caused by bacteria. Determining the mechanism of potential interactions between antibiotics and other drugs prescribed to asthma patients in this study using the Medscape application. The research results showed that there were 2044 prescriptions for the period Juli - December 2022, which provided the highest potential for drug interactions, namely interactions with pharmacokinetic mechanisms in the metabolic phase with 69 incidents (20.47%). Meanwhile, the highest level of severity was monitoring closely, 291 (86.35%) and those with the potential for serious interactions were 46 incidents (13.65%). In this research, the active role of Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists is needed to monitor the use of drugs that have the potential to cause drug interactions with prescribing doctors in the hope that undesirable drug interactions can be avoided.
Quantification of Total Phenol Concentration in Ethanol Extracts of Red and Black Betel Leaves Using UV-Vis Spectrophotometric Method
Authors: Evani Safira , Juniar Litalia Early Katreen , Syafitri Meyke Herina
Published: February 2024

Red betel (Piper crocatum Ruiz & Pav) and black betel leaves (Piper betle var. nigra) are plant varieties known for their medicinal properties. These plants have various contents including flavonoids, essential oils, tannins and polyphenols. The objective of this research is to ascertain the quantity of phenolic compounds present in ethanol extracts of red and black betel leaves. Determination of the levels of ethanol extracts of red and black betel leaves is done quantitatively by the folin-ciocalteu method. This method relies on the formation of a blue complex compound of of phosphomolybdat-phosphotungstat, generated by the reduction of phenolic compounds in an alkaline environment. The measurement is performed using uv-vis spectrophotometry. Gallic acid, derived from hydroxybenzoic acid and identified as a simple phenolic acid, is employed. This stable and pure polyphenolic compound is commonly found in almost all plants. Drawing conclusions from the study results, it can be affirmed that the average total phenol concentration of red betel was 31.87 GAE per gram extract and the average total phenol concentration of black betel leaves was 39.09 mg GAE per gram extract.
Recent developments in the oil market
Authors: Alonso-Álvarez Irma
Published: February 2024

Rationale

Oil prices have fluctuated considerably over the past year. Against this background, it is worth analysing the factors behind recent oil price developments, as well as some key aspects for assessing the outlook for the near future.

Takeaways

•Following the downward trend seen in the second half of 2022, the price of oil hovered around $80 abarrel throughout 2023, albeit with notable fluctuations.

•The Q3 uptick in oil prices can essentially be attributed to supply-side factors, such as the OPEC+production cuts, while lacklustre demand appears to lie behind the moderation observed during therest of the year.

•Looking ahead, the potential for geopolitical tensions to push up oil prices could be offset, at leastpartially, by the release of inventories, the deployment of spare capacity and the response from otherproducers, such as the United States, although shale oil production is increasing more slowly than inthe pre-pandemic period.
PERAWATAN LUKA PERINIUM PADA IBU NIFAS DI PMB Ny. ZULAIKAH, Amd.Keb SUMOBITO JOMBANG
Authors: Prihartini Sabrina Dwi , Peti Eka Fitriana
Published: February 2024

Masa nifas (Puerpurium) dimulai setelah plasenta lahir dan berakhir ketika alat- alat kandungan kembali seperti keadaan sebelum hamil.masa ini berlansung kira-kira 6 minggu atau 42 hari, merupakan waktu pulihnya alat- alat kandungan pada keadaan normal.ibu nifas biasanya memiliki budaya berpantang makan   seperi telur, ayam daging akan mempengaruhi kesembuhan luka perineum.makanan yang bergizi akan mempercepat penyembuhan luka perineum. Tujuan Asuhan Kebidanan Menerapkan dan melaksanakan asuhan kebidanan pada ibu nifas dengan luka perineum di PMB Ny. Zulaikah, AMD. Keb Desa Ngelele Sumobito Jombang.    

Metode yang digunakan dalam penyusunan studi kasus dengan mengunakan pendekatan asuhan kebidanan melalui manajemen kebidanan Hellen Varney yang meliputi pengkajian data, merumuskan diagnosa/masalah aktual maupun potensial, melaksanakan tindakan, pelaksanaan tindakan, evaluasi terhadap asuhan kebidanan ibu nifas dengan luka jahitan perineum PMB Ny. Zulaikah, AMD. Keb Desa Ngelele Sumobito Jombang. Hasil asuhan yang dilaksanakan pada asuhan kebidanan ibu nifas dengan luka perineum di RSUD Jombang selama 9  hari, sembuh pada hari ke 5 luka kering,tertutup, tidak terjadi kegawatan pada ibu nifas dengan luka perineum. Kesimpulan yang dapat di ambil dari asuhan kebidanan yang telah dilakukan pada ibu nifas dengan luka perineum di PMB Ny. Zulaikah, AMD. Keb Desa Ngelele Sumobito Jombang tidak terjadi hambatan dan berlansung baik. Mempelajari lebih lanjut tentang teori yang berhubungan dengan Asuhan pada ibu nifas, sehingga mampu memberikan Asuhan Kebidanan pada ibu nifas dengan luka perineum secara komprehensif
PENGGUNAAN KALIMAT MAJEMUK BAHASA INGGRIS PADA TEKS POSTER DIGITAL DI INSTAGRAM
Authors: Saidatun Nafisah  , Iwan Budiarso
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penggunaan kalimat majemuk berbahasa Inggris yang ditemukan pada poster digital di Instagram. Metode deskriptif kualitatif digunakan untuk menggambarkan pola penggunaan kalimat tersebut. Sumber data penelitian ini diambil dari poster digital di Instagram yang dibuat oleh mahasiswa bahasa Inggris semester 3. Adapun data penelitian berupa teks dalam poster yang mengandung kalimat majemuk. Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Data dianalisis menggunakan teori sintaksis bahasa Inggris. Selanjutnya peneliti menggambarkan pola-pola kalimat majemuk yang ditemukan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat tiga jenis kalimat majemuk bahasa Inggris dalam poster digital. Ketiganya adalah compound sentence (14 kalimat), complex sentence (30 kalimat), dan compound complex sentence (7 kalimat). Dari tiga jenis kalimat majemuk tersebut ditemukan berbagai macam variasi struktur pola. Secara prinsip, pola compound sentence terdiri dari minimal dua independent clause yang dihubungkan oleh sebuah coordinating conjunction. Pola complex sentence terdiri dari minimal satu independent clause dan satu dependent clause dalam sebuah kalimat yang dihubungkan oleh subordinating conjunction. Selanjutnya pola compound complex sentence terdiri atas gabungan compound sentence dan complex sentence dalam sebuah kalimat.
O IMPACTO DA LIDERANÇA VIRTUOSA NO DESEMPENHO DOS COLABORADORES
Authors:   Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Gomes Daniela Cardoso , Ribeiro Neuza ,   Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Duarte Ana Patrícia ,   Instituto Universitário de Lisboa
Published: February 2024

O presente estudo analisa o impacto da liderança virtuosa no desempenho individual
dos colaboradores, assim como o papel mediador do empenhamento afetivo na referida relação.
A amostra é constituída por 370 indivíduos oriundos de diversas organizações portuguesas.
Os resultados sugerem que (i) a liderança virtuosa explica o desempenho individual,
bem como o empenhamento afetivo, (ii) o empenhamento afetivo explica o desempenho
individual, (iii) a relação entre a liderança virtuosa e o desempenho individual é totalmente
mediada pelo empenhamento afetivo. Pesem embora as limitações do estudo, a evidência
empírica ajuda a compreender que as organizações, e designadamente os líderes, podem
promover uma força de trabalho afetivamente empenhada e com melhores níveis de desempenho
individual, se fomentarem as virtudes (e.g., coragem, temperança, justiça, prudência
e humanidade) no exercício da liderança.
QUEM É CONSUMIDOR? EM DEFESA DE UMA NOÇÃO JURÍDICA UNITÁRIA E COERENTE DE CONSUMIDOR NA LEI N.º 24/96, DE 31 DE JULHO
Authors:   Árbitro em centros de arbitragem de conflitos de consumo, Costa Carlos Filipe
Published: February 2024

Desde a sua redação originária, a Lei-Quadro de Defesa do Consumidor, aprovada pela
Lei n.º 24/96, de 31 de julho (“LdC”), estabelece, no n.º 1 do seu art. 2.º, que “[c]onsidera-
-se consumidor todo aquele a quem sejam fornecidos bens, prestados serviços ou transmitidos
quaisquer direitos, destinados a uso não profissional, por pessoa que exerça com carácter
profissional uma atividade económica que vise a obtenção de benefícios”.
Seguindo de perto o ensinamento de CARLOS FERREIRA DE ALMEIDA2, acolhido
pela doutrina e jurisprudência maioritárias, o conceito técnico-jurídico de consumidor
é ali estruturado com referência a quatro elementos: subjetivo (“todo aquele”), objetivo (“[a
quem] sejam fornecidos bens, prestados serviços ou transmitidos quaisquer direitos”), teleológico
(“destinados a uso não profissional”) e relacional (“por pessoa que exerça com carácter
profissional uma atividade económica que vise a obtenção de benefícios”).
Como procuraremos demonstrar neste estudo, esta noção geral e supletiva de consumidor3
não apresenta, hoje, qualquer coerência lógica e sistemática com a definição estável
apresentada em diplomas especiais do consumo, que transpuseram para o Direito interno
um conjunto de diretivas da União Europeia (UE), nem com a orientação que vem sendo
adotada em sucessivos arestos do Tribunal de Justiça da União Europeia (“TJUE”) e,
mesmo, dos nossos tribunais superiores, nem sequer com o conceito de consumidor que se
mostra postulado nos principais ordenamentos da tradição do Direito europeu continental
e da common law.
Por conseguinte, a final, pugnaremos pela necessidade de alteração da redação do n.º 1
do art. 2.º da LdC4, circunscrevendo, definitivamente, o elemento subjetivo do conceito às
pessoas singulares. Mas também introduzindo modificações com reflexo nos demais elementos
que compõem a definição de consumidor vertida na Lei-Quadro, a fim de esta abarcar,
explicitamente, outras relações negociais para além do contrato de consumo, acolher, também
de modo expresso, o critério do uso predominante conferido ao objeto mediato da relação e,
ainda, dissipar potenciais dúvidas quanto às exigências colocadas pelo elemento relacional.
A PROTEÇÃO DE DADOS NO QUADRO DO COMBATE À DISCRIMINAÇÃO, AO RACISMO E À XENOFOBIA, NO DIREITO DA UNIÃO EUROPEIA
Authors:   Politécnico do Porto, Pacheco Fátima ,   Universidade do Minho
Published: February 2024

Partindo do princípio que a UE se funda em valores específicos, entre os quais o da
igualdade, e de que um dos seus objetivos consiste no combate à exclusão social e a várias
formas de discriminação, este trabalho apresenta dois desideratos europeus de difícil conciliação:
a necessidade da recolha e análise de dados étnicos - enquanto instrumento de
combate aos fenómenos discriminatórios e à promoção a igualdade – e o imperativo da
sua proteção. Com efeito, a evolução tecnológica permite a utilização de dados pessoais,
muitos deles classificados como “sensíveis”, pelo que a sua excecional utilização passa pelo
cumprimento de apertadas regras de natureza ética. Assim, é nossa intenção aquilatar se o
cumprimento das regras de recolha e tratamento de dados étnicos poderá salvaguardar a
posição jurídica dos seus titulares e os direitos fundamentais que assistem aos membros que
pertencem às minorias e a grupos vulneráveis, impossibilitando a utilização indevida ou
abusiva de tais dados.
SOBRE A PERSONALIDADE JURÍDICA DA UNIÃO EUROPEIA
Authors:   Universidade Portucalense Infante D. Henrique, Alves Dora Resende
Published: February 2024

Breves pontos de partida sobre a personalidade jurídica da União Europeia enquanto
ator global, deixando pistas de desenvolvimento e discussão. Partindo de alusão ao surgir
da União Europeia, foca-se a personalidade jurídica da União Europeia com apontamento
quanto às instituições da União Europeia, sempre com as menções documentais por referência
aos tratados institutivos.
Investigation of Thesis to Determine the Effect of Nursing Care on Quality of Life in Turkey: A Systematic Review
Authors: Yücel Ilknur , Camci Nadiye
Published: February 2024

This study was conducted to examine nursing graduate thesis studies in order to evaluate the effect of professional care provided by nursing professionals on the quality of life of individuals in Turkey. In this study, master's and doctoral theses registered in the archive of the Thesis Center of the Council of Higher Education were examined, and a scan was made with the words "nursing" and "quality of life". As a result of the screening, a total of 10 studies were reached between 2010 and 2022. This study was carried out on 4 thesis studies in which nursing care, which meets the inclusion criteria, is at the forefront. All 4 of the theses are master's theses. The first of the studies  was to determine the effect of nurse education on dyspnea, fatigue and quality of life in patients with heart failure, the second was  to determine the relationship between the level  of depression and quality of life of individuals with Acute Coronary Syndrome, and the third was the effect of planned nursing education on quality of life, anxiety and depression in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) In order to evaluate, the fourth was conducted to evaluate the quality of life and perception of nursing care of oncology patients admitted to the emergency department. In the studies, it was determined that the quality of life was effective with the nursing care provided. In line with the findings obtained, it is recommended to develop nursing care plans to increase the quality of life, since a relationship has been determined between quality of life and signs and symptoms of the disease.
NFC Data Security Using Hill Cipher
Authors: Hutagalung Gabriel Ardi , Dalimunte Yulia Agustina , Khairina Isni , Lubis Muthi'ah Zahra , Firmansyah Darma , Sinaga Desi Natalia , Simanjuntak Indah Sari , Indandi Zanuar
Published: February 2024

Near Field Communication (NFC) technology has become ubiquitous in various applications, from contactless payments to data transfer between devices. As the use of NFC expands, ensuring the security of transmitted data becomes paramount. This research investigates the application of Hill Cipher, a linear algebra-based encryption technique, to enhance the security of data transmitted via NFC. In the field of contemporary wireless technology, near-field communication (NFC) stands out as an important force, enabling contactless transactions and the seamless exchange of information between electronic devices. This research explores the innovative integration of NFC into the attendance input process, which is linked to a website-based attendance system. NFC's adaptability, which was initially prominent in payment cards, has expanded across industries, empowering smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices. This study contributes to the ongoing development of NFC technology, proposing a renewable solution for student attendance systems. With a vision of increased efficiency, this research anticipates increased utilization of time and resources, thereby providing a promising path for the advancement of attendance management. A comprehensive evaluation of the proposed NFC data security solution was conducted through simulations and practical implementations. The research assesses the impact on communication speed, energy consumption, and overall system performance. Results indicate that the integration of Hill Cipher introduces a negligible overhead on communication speed, making it a viable option for real-time NFC applications. Furthermore, the study addresses potential vulnerabilities and threats associated with NFC technology, emphasizing the role of Hill Cipher in mitigating risks such as eavesdropping and unauthorized data interception. The research considers practical implementation challenges and proposes strategies for seamless integration into existing NFC-enabled devices. In conclusion, this research contributes to the ongoing discourse on NFC data security by introducing Hill Cipher as a robust encryption mechanism. The findings underscore the feasibility of implementing this encryption technique without compromising the efficiency of NFC communication. The proposed secure communication protocol holds promise for enhancing the privacy and integrity of data transmitted via NFC, fostering trust in the expanding ecosystem of NFC-enabled applications.
The Influence of Entrepreneurship Learning and the Social Environment on Students' Interest in Entrepreneurship (Case Study of Students at Medan State Polytechnic and Seberang Perai Polytechnic, Malaysia)
Authors: Nasution Harris Pinagaran , Safaruddin  , Fitri Nursiah , Purnami Suri , Yusoff Rohani Binti M.M , Omar Nurul Ihsaniah Binti , Ahmad Azura Binti
Published: February 2024

Entrepreneurship learning is a technique prepared through teachers for students on a way to advantage and procedure understanding, capabilities and attitudes. The social surroundings is one of the elements which could influence someone or organization to do so and trade the behavior of every person. This study seeks to gather real-world proof of how much students' interest in entrepreneurship at Medan State Polytechnic and Seberang Perai Polytechnic in Malaysia is affected by the entrepreneurship learning program and the social environment. The descriptive quantitative method was employed for this research, involving a sample of 75 Polmed students and 76 PSP students from Malaysia, making a total of 151 participants. The analysis method utilized multiple linear regressions with SPSS version 25 to process the data statistically. The findings indicate that both entrepreneurial learning and the social environment significantly impact students' interest in entrepreneurship among Polmed and PSP students in Malaysia. The adjusted R Square test revealed a coefficient of determination of 0.776, suggesting that 77.6% of the entrepreneurial interest at Medan State Polytechnic and Malaysian State Polytechnic could be attributed to entrepreneurial learning and the social environment, while 22.4% might be influenced by unexamined variables in this research.
Regional Feature Product Development Management Using Data Management Using Networked Websites in Assisted Villages in Realizing the Tridharma of Politeknik Negeri Medan
Authors: Agus Rizal , Sari Marliana , Barus Enny Segarahati , Zuhirsyan Muhammad , Lubis M. Rizqi
Published: February 2024

This research aims to carry out database management according to market needs and predetermined entities/variables, to be used as data storage for profiles of assisted villages based on superior village products and to redesign a web-based information system that presents profiles of assisted villages based on superior products and village connectivity. the. The research method used in database design and information system design uses descriptive qualitative methods by conducting focus group discussions with P3M Polmed administrators and conducting in-depth interviews with six village heads/secretaries in designing the prototype. This research produces a design for a networked website-based information system with the addition of creating the location and knowing the distance between one village and another, which presents a profile of the target village based on superior products that can be accessed via a network of websites and produces a mandatory output in the form of a book with an ISBN.
The Analysis of Understanding in Seismic – Resilient Infrastructure Planning in Vocational Student’s Civil Engineering
Authors: Debataraja Lisherly Reginancy , Silalahi Oktavia Ully Artha , Sianturi Fenny Novita Meysabed , Tarigan Pagit Juni Sartika Br , Badriansyah Dine Noviandri
Published: February 2024

The analysis of understanding in Seismic-Resilient Infrastructure Planning among vocational students in civil engineering is indispensable for multifaceted reasons. This study employs a questionnaire validation test as a means of data collection, utilizing questionnaires to gather information. Simple random sampling was applied to select respondents from Medan State Polytechnic students in their 5th and 7th semesters. The questionnaire is designed to assess students' knowledge of earthquake-resistant infrastructure planning. The research is structured into three segments, focusing on the understanding of earthquake resistance management, structural earthquake resistance, and infrastructure earthquake resistance. The aspect of management seismic resilience understanding ranges from 3.22% to 9.65%. The highest understanding is observed in the awareness of quality control activities, the fifth assessment (9.65%). The lowest understanding is in reduce errors in the implementation of earthquake-resistant construction, the nineth assessment (3.22%). The aspect of structure seismic resilience understanding ranges from 2.78% to 9.48%. The highest understanding is observed in threaded reinforcement, the fourth assessment (9.48%). The lowest understanding is in earthquake-resistant house construction, the seventh assessment (2.78%). The aspect of infrastructure seismic resilience understanding ranges from 5.57% to 15.83%., The highest understanding is observed in earthquake-resistant foundations, the second assessment (15.83%). The lowest understanding is in post-disaster assessment approach, the fifth assessment (5.57%). These percentages likely represent the level of comprehension or proficiency of students in each respective aspect, with higher percentages indicating a better understanding. It is crucial to analyze these results collectively and over time to identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement in the seismic resilience education provided to vocational civil engineering students.
The Influence of Changes to Earthquake Regulations SNI 1726:2019 on the Performance of Shop House Structures in North Sumatra
Authors: Sitompul Mizanuddin , Erwin Syiril , Tobing Palghe , Kusumadi  , Zulkarnain Fahrizal
Published: February 2024

Procedures for planning earthquake resistance for building and non-building structures, SNI 1726:2019 have been approved as a revision of procedures for planning earthquake resistance for building and non-building structures, SNI 1726:2012. With the implementation of SNI 1726:2019, existing buildings should be re-evaluated for their safety against this new regulation. This research examines changes in the performance of shophouse structures in the cities of Sidikalang, Tarutung, Padangsidimpuan, Sei Rampah, Tebing Tinggi, Limapuluh, and Lubuk Pakam. The results show that as a result of the change from SNI 1726:2012 to SNI 1726:2019 there was an increase in the value of the base shear force in the cities of Sidikalang, Sei Rampah, Tebing Tinggi, Limapuluh, and Lubuk Pakam with values respectively 32%, 8%, 11%, 7 %, and 10%. However, in the cities of Tarutung and Padangsidimpuan there was a decrease in the basic shear force value of 3% and 30%. The increase in base shear force is directly proportional to the increase in drift and interstory drift. The interstory drift that occurs is still below the permitted interstory drift.
Il Clinical Risk Management e le segnalazioni di errori di terapia farmacologica
Authors: Tinti Stefania , Oliverio Valentina , Cassioli Simona , Lomuscio Sonia , Furcieri Lorenzo , Tremamondo John , Trapani Martino , Ramponi Ida , Alberti Annalisa
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND: Gli Infermieri hanno la responsabilità della somministrazione della terapia. La prevenzione degli errori rappresenta un momento fondamentale del processo di cura. Il Risk Management ha sviluppato un sistema di procedure per prevenire gli eventi avversi. La segnalazione spontanea degli eventi non è capillare in ambito sanitario nonché l’utilizzo degli strumenti di rischio clinico. 
OBIETTIVI: L’obiettivo dello studio è stato quello di rilevare quali sono i gap o le difficoltà nella segnalazione degli eventi avversi, durante la gestione della terapia farmacologica.
MATERIALI E METODI: Studio quantitativo monocentrico nei dipartimenti medico e chirurgico. È stato utilizzato un questionario.
RISULTATI: Sono stati considerati 103 questionari. La quasi totalità del campione conosce l’ambito del Clinical Risk Management, fornendone una giusta definizione. Più della metà (n=67, 65%) dichiara di essere incorso in un errore o quasi-errore di terapia durante la carriera lavorativa. Trentanove Infermieri (38%) utilizzano la scheda di Incident Reporting, mentre sessantaquattro (62%) comunicano oralmente eventi occorsi al Coordinatore Infermieristico, medico o collega; coloro che non utilizzano lo strumento di Incident Reporting dichiarano di non aver mai segnalato errori.
CONCLUSIONI: Gli Infermieri nel contesto d’indagine riconoscono l’importanza della gestione del rischio clinico attraverso l’utilizzo delle procedure e della Incident Reporting Form. Tuttavia, più della metà del campione dichiara di non utilizzarla per le segnalazioni degli errori e quasi errori di terapia farmacologica. Le barriere alla segnalazione suggeriscono la necessità di rinforzare le conoscenze dello strumento e di promuovere il miglioramento del clima organizzativo attraverso la promozione della non colpevolizzazione versus trasparenza tra professionisti.
Mortality Trends in Heart Disease in Mississippi, 2010-2021
Authors: Jones Elizabeth , Malone Shelia
Published: February 2024

Background Due to the lack of studies examining heart disease mortality trends and its implications on health in populations significantly affected by heart disease, this study aimed to address the gap in research and to identify the magnitude and the impact of heart disease mortality by exploring trends in heart disease mortality among Mississippians from 2010 to 2021. Methods The study uses data from the Mississippi Statistically Automated Health Resource System, which is an online database with data collected from vital statistics. Standard Error for the data was calculated using SAS. Overall and age adjusted mortality rates were calculated by gender, race, and age. Joinpoint regression models were used to calculate Annual Percentage Change (APC) and Average Annual Percentage Change (AAPC) as an indicator of trends. The Joinpoint regression models were generated using independent and dependent variables, and standard error for gender, race, and age. Results The overall age-adjusted mortality rate increased from 251.4 deaths per 100,000 in 2010 to 255.3 deaths per 100,000 in 2021 (1.5% increase). Comparisons between genders reveal an upward trend of heart disease mortality (AAPC, 0.71%- Males and AAPC, 0.08%- Females), and an upward trend of heart disease mortality among races (AAPC, 0.43%-blacks, AAPC, 0.38%- whites, AAPC, 3.68% -other). However, there was a declining trend in adults 65 years and older (AAPC, -0.16%). Conclusion This study identified an overall increase in heart disease mortality. However, trends varied by gender, race, and age. Based on study findings, Mississippi needs more initiatives aimed towards reducing heart disease mortality, specifically targeting blacks, males, and individuals under 65 years of age. This finding also demonstrates the effectiveness of other initiatives, within the state, such as the American Heart Association’s Go Red Campaign for women but reveals the need for more focus on the most at-risk groups identified within the study.
Stem Rot of Pearl Millet Prevalence, Symptomatology, Disease Cycle, Disease Rating Scale and Pathogen Characterization in Pearl Millet-Klebsiella Pathosystem
Authors: Malik Vinod Kumar , Sangwan Pooja , Singh Manjeet , Kumari Pavitra , Shoeran Niharika , Ahalawat Navjeet , Kumar Mukesh , Deep Harsh , Malik Kamla , Verma Preety , Yadav Pankaj , Kumari Sheetal , Aakash  , Dhal Sambandh
Published: February 2024

The oldest and most extensively cultivated form of millet, known as pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br. Syn. Pennisetum americanum (L.) Leeke), is raised over 312.00 lakh hectares in Asian and African countries. India is regarded as the significant hotspot for pearl millet diversity. In the Indian state of Haryana, where pearl millet is grown, a new and catastrophic bacterial disease known as stem rot of pearl millet spurred by the bacterium Klebsiella aerogenes (formerly Enterobacter) was first observed during fall 2018. The disease appears in form of small to long streaks on leaves, lesions on stem, and slimy rot appearance of stem. The associated bacterium showed close resemblance to Klebsiella aerogenes that was confirmed by a molecular evaluation based on 16S rDNA and gyrA gene nucleotide sequences. The isolates were also identified to be Klebsiella aerogenes based on biochemical assays, where Klebsiella isolates differed in D-trehalose and succinate alkalisation tests. During fall 2021-2023, the disease has spread all the pearl millet-growing districts of the state, extending up to 70% disease incidence in the affected fields. The disease is causing considering grain as well as fodder losses. The proposed scale, consisting of six levels (0-5), is developed where scores 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 have been categorized as highly resistant, resistant, moderately resistant, moderately susceptible, susceptible, and highly susceptible disease reaction, respectively. The disease cycle, survival of pathogen, and possible losses have also been studied to understand other features of the disease.
Re-identification of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides Species Complex Isolates in Korea and Their Host Plants
Authors: Thao Le Dinh , Choi Hyorim , Choi Yunhee , Mageswari Anbazhagan , Lee Daseul , Kim Dong-Hyun , Shin Hyeon-Dong , Choi Hyowon , Ju Ho-Jong , Hong Seung-Beom
Published: February 2024

The Colletotrichum gloeosporioides species complex includes many phytopathogenic species, causing anthracnose disease on a wide range of host plants and appearing to be globally distributed. Seventy-one Colletotrichum isolates in the complex from different plants and geographic regions in Korea were preserved in the Korean Agricultural Culture Collection (KACC). Most of them had been identified based on hosts and morphological features, this could lead to inaccurate species names. Therefore, the KACC isolates were re-identified using DNA sequence analyses of six loci, comprising internal transcribed spacer, gapdh, chs-1, his3, act, and tub2 in this study. Based on the combined phylogenetic analysis, KACC strains were assigned to 12 known species and three new species candidates. The detected species are C. siamense (n = 20), C. fructicola (n = 19), C. gloeosporioides (n = 9), C. aenigma (n = 5), C. camelliae (n = 3), C. temperatum (n = 3), C. musae (n = 2), C. theobromicola (n = 2), C. viniferum (n = 2), C. alatae (n = 1), C. jiangxiense (n = 1), and C. yulongense (n = 1). Of these, C. jiangxiense, C. temperatum, C. theobromicola and C. yulongense are unrecorded species in Korea. Host plant comparisons showed that 27 fungus-host associations are newly reported in the country. However, plant-fungus interactions need to be investigated by pathogenicity tests.
The Effects of Form-Focused Communicative Grammar Instruction on Students’ Pronunciation and Grammar in Speaking
Authors: Woymo Temesgen Heliso , Bachore Mebratu Mulatu , Jobo Meshesha Make
Published: February 2024

Integrating form-focused instruction (FFI) in the communicative language class is the most recently used language teaching and learning approach today. To draw learners’ attention to grammatical form, FFI implements different types of corrective feedback and implicit and explicit grammar teaching techniques. This study investigated the effects of FFI combined to communicative grammar instruction on students’ pronunciation and grammar in speaking. The main objective of this study was to probe whether the form-focused instruction integrated with communicative grammar activities was effective in terms of students’ performance of pronunciation and grammar in speaking. The study employed a quasi-experimental study design with a mixed method approach. It also employed pre and post-tests, questionnaire, and interview in order to gather data. The data collected by the tests and questionnaire were analyzed quantitatively using independent and paired sample t-test where as the interview data was analyzed thematically. The results of the study revealed that the experimental group of students who had been taught spoken English having form-focused communicative grammar instruction showed the enhancement on pronunciation and grammar in speaking in their post-test scores. This directed to the conclusion that the form-focused communicative grammar instruction assisted the students advance their pronunciation and grammar in speaking. Thus, it is recommended that high school EFL teachers should implement communicative grammar activities integrated to form-focused instruction while teaching speaking skills.
Do sonho a realidade: como tornar um artigo publicável em periódicos científicos?
Authors: Nascimbeni Maldonado Rayane , Franco da Rocha Aline , Ferreira Lima Leachi Helenize , Perfeito Ribeiro Renata
Published: February 2024

A realização de pesquisas científicas traz aos pesquisadores o desejo da publicação em periódicos científicos bem avaliados, além do retorno à sociedade dos resultados encontrados, sendo esta uma das obrigações dos pesquisadores.

Embora a divulgação dos avanços científicos descobertos em uma investigação não seja algo inatingível, esta fase se apresenta como um desafio para muitos pesquisadores. De um lado, encontra-se o crescente número de pesquisas e consequentemente a submissão dessas pesquisas para a publicação nos periódicos científicos. De outro, estão a rigorosidade e as exigências necessárias das equipes editoriais para publicar os melhores artigos nos periódicos sob sua responsabilidade, no sentido de levar para a comunidade acadêmica, resultados científicos que contribuam com o avanço da ciência.

É neste cenário que a publicação em periódicos de qualidade parece ser muito difícil.  Para aqueles que tem pouca experiência, tornar suas pesquisas, além de importantes para a ciência, interessantes para a leitura de outros pesquisadores, pode parecer impossível, pois os editores científicos buscam um manuscrito que trate de assuntos inéditos, presentes nas políticas públicas do país, com resultados factíveis à sua aplicação.  Portanto, a tarefa de publicar os resultados de pesquisas científicas exige dedicação do pesquisador.
Implementasi Kebijakan Penerimaan Peserta Didik Baru melalui Sitem Zonasi
Authors: Atmaja R. Budi Shofyanto Frawira , Daros Daros , Rukminingsih Tini
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana impelementasi kebijakan penerimaan peserta didik baru (PPDB) melalui sistem zonasi di SMPN 1 Cicalengka Kabupaten Bandung. Jenis penilitian ini termasuk kedalam penelitian kuantitatif, sedangkan metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu metode deskriptif. Informan dalan penelitian ini yaitu  Kepala Sekolah, pelaksana kesiswaan, pelaksana humas, operator PPDB, dan orang tua peserta didik.  Jenis data dalam penelitian ini yaitu data primer. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini melalui wawancara penelitian. Analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu analisis deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa secara keseluruhan implementasi pelaksanaan penerimaan peserta didik baru (PPDB) khususnya melalui jalur zonasi di SMPN 1 Cicalengka sudah berjalan baik sesuai dengan ketentuan yaitu Peraturan Menteri Pendidikan Dan Kebudayaan Republik Indonesia Nomor 1 Tahun 2021 dan Keputusan Kepala Dinas Pendidikan Kabupaten Bandung Nomor: 421.2/1571. Meskipun pada pelaksanaannya masih terdapat beberapa kendala yang masih harus dibenahi oleh SMPN 1 Cicalengka dalam pelaksanaan penerimaan peserta didik baru (PPDB), sehingga mampu memberikan rasa puas  bagi semua pihak khususnya orang tua calon peserta didik dalam pelaksanaan penerimaan peserta didik baru (PPDB).
Model Perumusan Kebijakan Pendidikan
Authors: Kholifah Eling Retno , Mulyadi Mulyadi , Suryadi Suryadi , Sutriyanti Sutriyanti , Hermanto Hermanto
Published: February 2024

Model perumusan kebijakan merupakan pengetahuan yang seharusnya dikuasai bagi setiap individu, karena setiap individu pasti memiliki kesempatan dalam membuat kebijakan. Model apa yang akan digunakan dalam situasi yang berbeda. Maka peneliti membahas terkait model perumusan kebijakan pendidikan menggunakan penelitian yang bersifat studi literasi, dengan mengumpulkan artikel, buku serta karya tulis ilmiah sebanyak-banyaknya yang berkaitan dengan model perumusan kebijakan. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah model perumusan kebijakan pendidikan di bagi menjadi tujuh model, yakni model kelembagaan, model sistem, model rasional, model inkrementalis, model penyelidikan campuran, model proses, dan model teori elit. Dari pemaparan terkait model perumusan kebijakan, dapat disimpulkan bahwa setiap model pasti memiliki kelemahan dan kelebihan masing-masing, tinggal melihat situasi dan kondisi pada saat perumusan kebijakan, model mana yang cocok digunakan dalam situasi tersebut. Ada beberapa hal yang menjadi ukuran dalam pemilihan model, diantaranya yakni urgensi berkaitan dengan kepentingan agar kebijakan tersebut harus cepat disahkan, kemudian berkaitan dengan penggunaan kebijakan dalam jangka waktu yang lama yang mengharuskan fokus perumusan kebijakan dapat digunakan pada situasi yang bekesinambungan, dan yang terakhir berkaitan dengan biaya dan kefisienan waktu.
Kesadaran Hukum Masyarakat dalam Pengurusan Sertifikasi Hak Milik Tanah di Desa Teluk Ketapang Kecamatan Senyerang
Authors: Kartika Nadila , Anderson Irzal , Hendra Hendra
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kesadaran hukum masyarakat di Desa Teluk Ketapang, Kecamatan Senyerang, terkait pentingnya pengurusan sertifikasi hak milik tanah, dan untuk mengetahui faktor yang menjadi penghambat kesadaran hukum masyarakat dalam pengurusan sertifikasi hak milik tanah di Desa Teluk Ketapang, Kecamatan Senyerang. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif dan kualitatif. Dari penelitian ini disimpulkan bahwa kesadaran hukum masyarakat Desa Teluk Ketapang terhadap sertifikasi tanah dapat dikatakan masih rendah. Faktor penghambatan yang ditemui peneliti dilapangan yang diungkapkan, yaitu yang pertama, faktor ekonomi menjadi kendala utama bagi masyarakat yang kurang mampu secara finansial. Kedua, tingkat pendidikan yang rendah turut berkontribusi terhadap minimnya pemahaman hukum di kalangan masyarakat. Ketiga, kurangnya keinginan masyarakat untuk mensertifikasi tanahnya juga menjadi faktor penghambat.
Kualitas Jurnalis Menjadi Tuntutan Publik dalam Memproduksi Karya Jurnalistik Ditengah Gempuran Platfom New Media (Media Sosial)
Authors: Dharmajaya M. Agung , Setiawan Asep
Published: February 2024

Perkembangan teknologi mulai menggeser keberadaan jurnalis konvensional menjadi jurnalis digital. Berbagai platform new media menyajikan berbagai informasi terkini. Adanya teknologi ini menyebabkan informasi dapat diakses dimanapun dan kapanpun. Namun, berbagai informasi palsu juga mudah menyebar sehingga perlunya peran kualitas jurnalis dalam menyajikan jurnalistik yang berkualitas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk untuk mengeksplorasi kualitas jurnalis yang menjadi tuntutan publik dalam memproduksi karya jurnalistik di tengah gempuran platform new media (sosial media). Metode penelitian yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah metode studi kepustakaan dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Adapun teknik analisis data yakni dengan teknik triangulasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kualitas jurnalisme sangat penting di era media sosial. Jurnalis harus memprioritaskan keakuratan, independensi, dan literasi media dalam menyediakan informasi yang dapat dipercaya. Mereka juga harus membantu masyarakat memahami kompleksitas berita dalam lingkungan yang penuh dengan informasi cepat, termasuk berita palsu. Dengan menjaga standar ini, jurnalisme tetap berperan kunci dalam mendukung demokrasi dan memberikan informasi berkualitas.
Peningkatan Kompetensi Pendidik Anak Usia Dini Melalui Workshop aan Pelatihan Deteksi Dini Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus di Gugus 3 PKG Kecamatan Bandung Kulon Kota Bandung
Authors: Yunitasari Septiyani Endang , Maspupah Epah , Komala Yanti , Trikaeksi Yuyun , Janah Raudhotul , Susanti Ni Putu Dessy Ari , Rahayu Siti
Published: February 2024

Rendahnya pengetahuan yang dimiliki oleh para guru PAUD Gugus 3 PKG Kec. Bandung Kulon Kota Bandung mengenai anak-anak berkebutuhan khusus menjadi permasalahan utama dalam penelitian ini. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan tindakan nyata untuk mengatasi permasalahan ini. Salah satu solusinya adalah melalui pengabdian kepada masyarakat, khususnya dengan menyelenggarakan "Pelatihan dan workshop deteksi dini anak berkebutuhan khusus" di Gugus 3 PKG Kec. Bandung Kulon Kota Bandung. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini melibatkan Presentasi, Workshop, dan sesi tanya jawab. Hasil penelitian meunjukkan bahwa Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat oleh mahasiswa Pascasarjana PAUD dari Universitas Panca Sakti Bekasi terbukti bermanfaat dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan guru-guru PAUD di Gugus 3 PKG, Kecamatan Bandung Kulon, Kota Bandung. Fokusnya adalah pada keberagaman anak berkebutuhan khusus dan pendidikan inklusi, termasuk program pendidikan individual. Kesimpulan ini didasarkan pada refleksi dari para peserta mengenai nilai kegiatan ini dan data objektif yang diambil dari perbandingan hasil tes sebelum dan setelah kegiatan. Ditemukan bahwa 80% peserta mengalami peningkatan pemahaman tentang anak berkebutuhan khusus, pendidikan inklusi, dan program pendidikan individual.
Exploration of Solvent Effects, Structural and Spectroscopic Properties, Chemical Shifts, Bonding Nature, Reactive Sites and Molecular Docking Studies on 3-Chloro-2,6-Difluoropyridin-4-Amine as a Potent Antimicrobial Agent
Authors: S Kavi Karunya , K Jagathy , K Anandaraj , C Pavithra , R Manjula
Published: February 2024

This study delved into the electronic structure of Pyridine derivative 3-Chloro-2,6-difluoropyridin-4-amine (3C26D4A) using quantum-chemical computational calculations and employing the DFT/B3LYP/6-311++G(d,p) method and basis set. Spectroscopic, electronic, Mulliken population analysis and molecular electrostatic potential surface (MESP) calculations were carried out to gain deeper insights, shedding light on their bonding characteristics and reactive sites. The simulated electronic and frontier molecular orbitals (FMO) energy gaps of 3C26D4A in both polar (aniline, DMSO and methanol) and nonpolar (CCl4, chloroform, cyclohexane and toluene) confirm the stability and chemical reactivity. The highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) and lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) energy gap of 3C26D4A in the gas phase is found to be 6.0214 eV and shows low reactivity and stability as compared to the solvent phase. In parallel, in silico molecular docking investigated their promise as antimicrobial agents by targeting key enzyme DNA gyrase. The obtained binding energy revealed a significant inhibitory potential docking score of -4.07 kcal/mol.
Classification of cotton water stress using convolutional neural networks and UAV-based RGB imagery
Authors: Niu Haoyu , Landivar Juan , Duffield Nick
Published: February 2024

Embracing smart irrigation management techniques empowers growers to irrigate with greater efficiency, thereby promoting sustainable agricultural production. In this context, growers often rely on crop evapotranspiration (ETc) as a key factor in making informed irrigation decisions, underscoring the significance of accurately determining and spatially mapping crop water status. Technological progress, exemplified by the emergence of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), has brought about a revolutionary shift in agricultural monitoring. UAV platforms can capture high-resolution images with centimeter-level spatial accuracy and offer higher temporal coverage compared to satellite imagery. Considering these advancements, this study introduces a robust method for classifying water stress in cotton using a compact UAV platform and convolutional neural networks (CNN). The experiment was conducted at the USDA-ARS Cropping Systems Research Laboratory (CSRL) in Lubbock, Texas, where the cotton field was divided into 12 drip zones. The study included three replications to evaluate four irrigation treatments: “rainfed”, “full irrigation”, “percent deficit of full irrigation”, and “time delay of full irrigation”. The results demonstrated that the CNN model successfully classified the cotton water stress using the UAV-based RGB image, achieving an overall best prediction accuracy of approximately 91%. By segmenting the original cotton images into separate canopy and soil areas using morphological image processing methods, the authors also isolated and analyzed the individual contributions of these components to cotton water stress. Additionally, a random forest classifier revealed the relative importance of different image features in the classification process through feature importance analysis. These findings highlighted the state-of-the-art performance of the proposed system in cotton water stress classification and provided valuable insights into the key image features contributing to accurate classification. The authors concluded that integrating UAV-based RGB imagery and CNN models had great potential for assessing water stress in cotton.
The impact of winter feeding of birds on pro-environmental attitudes and knowledge of pupils in elementary schools
Authors: Ilko Ivan , Peterková Viera , Pokusova Barbora , Martincova Romana , Trnka Alfred
Published: February 2024

Feeding wild birds is one of the most popular forms of interaction between wild animals and humans. This relatively simple method can be applied in the educational process in primary schools through active learning in the field, which serves to improve the pro-environmental attitudes of pupils. The aim of the research was to verify the effect of winter bird feeding on the behavior and knowledge of pupils in selected primary schools. We were interested in whether there are differences between respondents who feed birds in winter and those who do not in terms of their gender, grade, place of residence (apartment, house), and school location. We were also interested in the motivation to feed birds and its origin. The results of our research confirmed that winter bird feeding has a positive effect on respondents’ knowledge (p = 0.0101). Pupils attending schools in village areas had a higher tendency to feed birds (p = 0.0005). This was similar for housing type, as respondents living in houses were more likely to feed birds (p = 0.0011). The effect of gender was negligible in our research (p = 0.2965).