bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Threshold silt content dependency on particle morphology (shape and size) of granular materials: review with new evidence
Authors: Taiba Abdellah Cherif , Mahmoudi Youcef , Baille Wiebke , Wichtmann Torsten , Belkhatir Mostefa
Published: September 2021

The threshold silt content is well known as a key parameter affecting the mechanical response of binary granular assemblies considering particle characteristics (size and
shape). In this context, the threshold silt content (TSC) is determined from different laboratory tests based on packing density response (emax and emin versus silt
content «Sc») and theoretical approaches proposed by several researchers in the specialized published literature using the characteristics of host sand and silt [emax(sand), emin(sand) , emax(silt) , emin(silt) , Gs , Gf and x]. The analysis of the recorded data indicates that the TSC derived from the (emax) curve appears more reliable than that obtained from the (emin) one. Moreover, it is found that the proposed analytical methods are suitable to quantify the threshold silt content (TSC) than that determined experimentally using the packing density (emax and emin). In addition, the test results show that the new introduced ratios [(D50s×As)/(D50f×Af)] and [(Cus×As)/(Cuf×Af)] determined based on particle characteristics (shape and
size) appear as appropriate parameters for predicting the threshold silt content (TSC) of sand-silt mixture of the compiled data from the published literature as well as that
of the present research related to Chlef sand, Fontainebleau sand and Hostun sand mixed with Chlef silt.
The Development of Combustion Strategy in Improving the Performances of SI-PFI Engine Using E50 of Gasoline-Bioethanol Fuel Blend
Authors: Paloboran M. , Syam H. , Yahya M. , Darmawang
Published: September 2021

This research aims to improve the combustion performance of gasoline-bioethanol fuel blended in the ratio of 50:50 (E50) on the spark-ignition engine by employing a new combustion strategy. The Box Behnken Design of Response Surface Methodology and Non-Linear Programming was employed to optimize the performance of the engine and create some engine parameters. The performance of the engine consists of power, torque, thermal efficiency, fuel consumption, and the emission of CO and HC, while the engine and combustion parameters are compression ratio, ignition timing, and engine speed. A new combustion strategy will be applied in this study with a tiered mapping process for each engine parameter based on the MBT. The brake torque increased by 13.5 % while HC and CO emissions decreased by 15 % and 71 % respectively when the combustion strategy applied if compared o the pure gasoline in engine standard condition. Furthermore, the BSFC increased by 33 % while BTE decreased by 15 % towards the gasoline fuel. The non-linear programming applied in this study intended to figure out the best combination of the engine parameters in obtaining optimum engine performances. In the RSM analysis, the codes --1, 0, 1 represented 12, 12.5, and 13 of compression ratio, 16, 20, and 24 BTDC of ignition timing and 2000, 5000, and 8000 rpm of engine speed. Therefore, 20 BTDC of ignition timing and 13:1 of compression ratio is the optimum engine parameters used in gaining the optimal performance of the engine when E50 runs in SI-PFI engine of 150 cm3
The Solution of Boundary Value Problems of Various Types with Consideration of Volume Forces for Anisotropic Bodies of Revolution
Authors: Ivanychev D.A. , Levina E.Yu.
Published: September 2021

In this work, we studied the axisymmetric elastic equilibrium of transversely isotropic bodies of revolution, which are simultaneously under the influence of surface and volume forces. The construction of the stress-strain state is carried out by means of the boundary state method. The method is based on the concepts of internal and boundary states conjugated by an isomorphism. The bases of state spaces are formed, orthonormalized, and the desired state is expanded in a series of elements of the orthonormal basis. The Fourier coefficients, which are quadratures, are calculated. In this work, we propose a method for forming bases of spaces of internal and boundary states, assigning a scalar product and forming a system of equations that allows one to determine the elastic state of anisotropic bodies. The peculiarity of the solution is that the obtained stresses simultaneously satisfy the conditions both on the boundary of the body and inside the region (volume forces), and they are not a simple superposition of elastic fields. Methods are presented for solving the first and second main problems of mechanics, the contact problem without friction and the main mixed problem of the elasticity theory for transversely isotropic finite solids of revolution that are simultaneously under the influence of volume forces. The given forces are distributed axisymmetrically with respect to the geometric axis of rotation. The solution of the first main problem for a non-canonical body of revolution is given, an analysis of accuracy is carried out and a graphic illustration of the result is given
​Pigeon Pea [Cajanus cajan (L.)]: New Promising Host of Lac [Kerria lacca (Kerr)] in Southern Rajasthan
Authors: Swami H. , . Lekha , Chhangani Gaurang , Regar N.L.
Published: September 2021

Background: Lac is a resin secretion of insects [Kerria lacca (Kerr)], which are commercially cultivated through ages. Lac cultivation has its roots in India and a major source of economy to the local populace. Though different lac hosts have been recorded in Rajasthan, but it is not cultivated commercially. Pigeonpea crop could be utilized for encouraging lac cultivation in the region and yield losses can be compensated by additional income received from lac resin. Methods: The experiment on “Studies on Economics and Yield Attributing Parameters of Lac Cultivation on Yield of Pigeonpea, Cajanus cajan (L.) in Southern Rajasthan” was conducted on Rangeeni strain of lac insect in Baisakhi season at lac insect gene bank cum garden situated at Department of Entomology, Rajasthan College of Agriculture, MPUAT, Udaipur during 2019-20 and 2020-21 respectively. The life cycle of Rangeeni strain of lac insect were studied on pigeonpea sown in last week of August in plot size measuring 2 × 10 sq m during Baisakhi season of both year. Result: The study revealed that the mean initial settlement density of lac insect on pigeonpea ranged from 67.53 to 84.20 with 4.27 to 5.27 (per sq. cm) mature female cell density during successive years. The mean per cent settlement was found to be the maximum (91.78 and 91.15%) at lower portion of the pigeonpea plant during respective years. The duration of sex differentiation ranged from 48.23 to 49.10 days for both successive years. The benefit cost ratio was also higher (1.95 and 2.09) in lac inoculated experiment then the sole seed crop (control) of pigeon pea (1.84 and 1.35) in season 2019-20 and 2020-21, respectively. All the parameter revealed that pigeon pea is economically efficient host for the Rangeeni strain of lac in agro-climatic region of southern Rajasthan.
​Bio-efficacy of Chemical Insecticides and Biopesticides against Gram Pod Borer, Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) and Spotted Pod Borer, Maruca testulalis (Geyer) on Greengram, [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek]
Authors: Meena V.P. , Khinchi S.K. , Bairwa D.K. , Hussain Akhter , Kumawat K.C. , Anvesh K.
Published: September 2021

Background: Gram pod borer, Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) and spotted pod borer, Maruca testulalis (Geyer) are important pod boring insects infesting the greengram, [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] throughout the India. A number of synthetic insecticides are known to be effective against these borers but most of them have been phased out as a result of high toxicity to the pollinators and other biotic fauna, therefore, a group of new chemical insecticides with biopesticides have been tested for bioefficacy against these insect pests. Method: A field experiment was conducted at S.K.N. College of Agriculture, Jobner, Rajasthan during kharif, 2018 in randomized block design (RBD) with 9 treatments and 3 replications. The observations were recorded of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) and spotted pod borer, Maruca testulalis (Geyer) borers one day before and 1, 3, 7 and 15 days after application of insecticides and biopesticides in each the spray from ten randomly selected and tagged plants/ plot. From the data recorded per cent reduction in population over control was calculated. The per cent pod damage was calculated by counting damaged pods out of healthy pods of greengram. Result: The spinosad 45 SC (0.01%) proved to be most effective, indoxacarb 14.5 SC (0.01%) followed by fipronil 5 SC (0.01%), whereas, treatments of neem leaf extract (10.00%), Beauveria bassiana 1.15 WP 1X108 spore/ l proved to be least effective. The maximum seed yield of 9.13 q ha–1 was obtained in the plots treated with spinosad 45 SC (0.01%) followed by indoxacarb 14.5 SC (0.01%) (8.89 q ha-1), fipronil 5 SC (0.01%) (8.60 q ha-1).
Teams’ games tournaments with cognitive conflict instruction (CCI) model to unveil students’ misconceptions
Authors: Haryono Heny Ekawati , Samsudin Achmad , Aini Khafidhoh Nurul , Siahaan Parsaoran
Published: September 2021

The purpose of this research is to see what physics misconceptions students have regarding heat material. This study employs a three-tier diagnostic exam designed to identify students' physics misunderstandings. 150 grade VII students from five Lamongan district state junior high schools were included in the study. Creating a closed-ended the students' responses to the cognitive conflict instruction are used to create a three-tier instrument (CCI). The findings of the research revealed that the CCI is a viable and reliable tool for detecting misunderstandings. The findings of the detection of misconceptions in participants revealed that 45 % of pupils met the mastery criteria, 35 % met the misconception criteria, and 10% met the guessing requirement.

Keywords: Misconception, heat material, three-tier test
Teaching creative (Literary) writing: Indigenous psychological perspective
Authors: Ahmadi Anas
Published: September 2021

This study aims to explore the teaching of creative writing through an indigenous perspective. This study used qualitative methods based on narrative interpretation and exposure. The respondents of this study were 40 students. Data collection techniques were conducted using creative writing, picking, and interviews. The data analysis technique consisted of three stages, namely pre-writing, writing process, and post-writing. The results showed that 77.5% of students answered very well, 17.5% answered well, 32% answered mediocre about the learning process of creative writing uses the perspective of indigenous psychology. Students’ responses related to the perspective of indigenous psychology that it makes someone easier to write: 32% of students answered yes, 0% answered no, and 68% answered mediocre. Students' responses regarding the perspective of indigenous psychology that it provides benefits to the learning of creative writing: 90% of students answered yes and 10% answered no. Students’ responses regarding the learning of creative writing that it is more easily using the perspective of indigenous psychology: 80% of students answered yes and 20% answered no.

Keywords: creative writing, literature, indigenous studies, indigenous psychology, pre-writing, writing process, post-writing
Rural families’ thoughts about sexual development of their adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders
Authors: Guven Didem
Published: September 2021

The study aims to determine rural families’ experiences regarding sexual development of their adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders. Thus, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 parents. Since the interviews included privacy issues, they were conducted one-to-one with the parents. The phenomenological method was used, depending on the research purpose. Inductive analysis was utilised in the analysis of the data obtained from the semi-structured interviews. Validity and reliability were included in all stages of data collection, breakdown and analysis. As a result, the families stated that their children exhibited inappropriate socio-sexual behaviours during adolescence; they strive to teach their children sexuality issues, although they do not know how and they generally prefer carrying their children along to prevent sexual abuse. Also, due to not knowing much about sexuality, they generally received their relatives’ support and requested comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) from special education teachers and other experts, especially about distinguishing good and bad people, menstruation and hiding sanitary pads. Although the literature reports that sexuality and its education are generally taboo, families in this study explained their thoughts on sexuality in full detail without tabooing. This makes the study different and meaningful, when compared to similar ones. The study was conducted in an eastern Turkey city with difficult access to special education. Thus, experts in rural areas are recommended to prepare and give necessary CSE programmes to families and individuals with special needs by conducting similar studies. These studies can be conducted not only with special education perspective but also in different disciplines. It is a basic human right for all individuals to receive CSE, thus as another recommendation, experts should give all children these courses in schools.  

 

Keywords: Comprehensive sexuality education, individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, parenting education, phenomenological design.
Research competences in university students in virtual learning environments
Authors: Garay-Argandona Rafael , Rodriguez-Vargas Martha C. , Hernandez Ronald M. , Carranza-Esteban Renzo , Turpo Josue E.
Published: September 2021

Research competencies are adopted in higher education, however, little is known about the role of these competencies in the virtual environment.  This research is one of the first to describe research competences in postgraduate students in virtual learning environments. An observational design study using the research competences questionnaire was conducted with 89 students. The findings indicate that cognitive and teamwork competences are the most predominant (58.4% and 71.9%) and that the weakest areas are related to technological competences 33.7%, methodological competences 39.7% and project management 22.5%. These findings highlight the need to improve curricula in postgraduate schools where research competences are strengthened by prioritising technological, methodological and project management aspects so that students obtain the necessary skills and abilities and can improve their research processes.

 

Keywords: research competences, virtual learning environments, research training.
Improvement of principals’ supervision competence through accompaniment in principal working groups
Authors: Nurlaili Nurlaili , Warman Warman , Raolah Raolah
Published: September 2021

A principal’s supervision competency affects the improvement in the teaching and learning process; therefore, it needs to be improved. This study aimed to describe the principal working group (PWG) activities and the principal’s supervision competencies after being assisted by school supervisor in the PWG at Sangkuang Island, East Kutai Regency. This research used a qualitative method and was conducted at state elementary schools. Data collection used interview, observation and documentation techniques. The data were analysed using Miles and Huberman’s model. The results showed that the PWG activities were effective and the principals could exchange ideas and solutions to solve school problems. The school supervisor’s assistance in the PWG activities increased the principal’s supervision competencies. The principals were able to plan supervision programmes properly, conduct standard supervision and implement follow-up supervision according to the needs. This study implies that a school supervisor’s assistance is important to improve the principal’s supervision competence and this can be adopted at other area.

 

Keywords: Elementary school, principal, supervision competence.
A review on the use of figurative language in the poems in Turkish course books
Authors: Altuntas Gursoy Ilke , Sever Sedat
Published: September 2021

The research purpose is examining the poems in Turkish textbooks for 1st–8th grade in terms of figurative language usage. The data source used in this qualitative study was gathered from the Turkish textbooks for the 1st–8th grade which was published in 2015–2016. The data were collected through document analysis and analysed via content analysis. It is revealed by this study that mostly simile and least metonyms and metaphors have been used for the 1st–4th-grade poems. In the poems included in the 5th–6th-grade Turkish course books, trope and simile have been utilized the most and metonym and metaphor have been used the least. In the poems included in 7th- and 8th-grade Turkish course books, trope and simile have been used the most and metonym and metaphor have been utilized the least.

 

Keywords: Figurative language, children’s poems, Turkish education, trope.
Formation of professional competence of learners in teaching medicinal plants
Authors: Kassimbekova Mereke , Kaliyeva Anar , Aksoy Ahmet , Muminova Kamila , Zhumakhanova Roza
Published: September 2021

Professional competence is a necessary component of a person's professionalism in any area. The aim of the research is the formation of the professional activity of a future competitive specialist in the educational process of universities for the system-structural organization of professional training of biology students. The analysis of a wide range of various works aimed at professional pedagogical training of future specialists leads to the conclusion that its structure, content and organization cannot withstand the current state of social development. Currently, the modernization of the target, content and technological structures of professional education is associated with a revision of its content, form and methods in accordance with the requirements of continuing education, the main goal of which is to ensure the full and complete development of the future specialist. In this article, the results of a pedagogical experiment were obtained, which revealed the effectiveness of a specially prepared educational and methodological manual for training medicinal plants in the training of biologists in universities for educational and training.

 

Keywords: Competence, professional competence, medicinal plants, Elaeagnaceae;
Lineamientos para la transformación digital de la Universidad de La Salle
Authors: Rodríguez Revilla Ramiro , Gómez Ardila Sergio Eduardo , Lancheros-Cuesta Diana , Valenzuela Rojas Carolina , Velandia Izquierdo Javier Humberto , Montañez Sierra Diego Mauricio , Barrios Amórtegui Sergio Iván , Rivas Bustos Diego Fernando , Bernal Alzate Efraín
Published: September 2021

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo presentar algunos lineamientos para la transformación digital de la Universidad de La Salle, teniendo como contexto la definición del Plan Institucional de Desarrollo 2021-2026: “Una universidad innovadora para la transformación social y productiva del país”, y los paradigmas que producen las tecnologías convergentes asociadas a la cuarta revolución industrial (4RI) en el entorno educativo del nivel superior. Inicialmente, se presentan algunas definiciones de las tecnologías asociadas a la 4RI; a continuación, se proponen algunos lineamientos relacionados con un campus inteligente, los nuevos servicios que se pueden ofrecer soportados en tecnologías y sistemas de información, el impacto de la 4RI sobre los procesos de aprendizaje para ir más allá de las enseñanzas remotas de emergencia y la transformación de los tradicionales procesos organizativos y de gobierno de la institución con la incorporación de las nuevas tecnologías y los procesos de analítica de datos
BUHO
Authors: Martínez López Mayra Alejandra , López Velásquez Adriana Patricia
Published: September 2021

En este artículo de reflexión compartiremos nuestra experiencia en los diferentes espacios de construcción colectiva del PID 2021- 2026 y, de manera especial, de la redacción del cuarto eje estratégico: organización ágil, flexible, con ambientes laborales que invitan al desarrollo y la transformación organizacional; así como el ejercicio de construcción de propuestas que ayuden a la universidad a lograr los objetivos trazados en este eje. Los diferentes encuentros y diálogos permitieron identificar las capacidades instaladas, los recursos disponibles, las posibles sinergias, la optimización de estrategias vigentes y los retos que tenemos para apalancar la ejecución de los proyectos asociados a este eje
Educación social desde la transformación institucional
Authors: Estévez Hernando Arturo , Rodríguez Benavides Iván Ramón , González Montero Sebastián Alejandro
Published: September 2021

En este artículo se considera el proyecto Escuela Nueva, ya que se trata de un plan de vida social universitaria con características de contingencia y flexibilidad indicadas con detalle, pero también, porque desarrolla diseños institucionales nuevos, renueva alcances y metas, y reevalúa conceptos y perspectivas heterodoxas sobre el futuro. En la introducción se indican las premisas generales del argumento; luego, hacemos una descripción del contexto de la discusión; seguidamente, hay un resumen del plan general de la propuesta. Finalmente, cerramos con algunas conclusiones centrales
Strategi Perpustakaan Umum Dalam Meningkatkan Literasi Budaya Masyarakat
Authors: Winastwan Rheza Ega , Fatwa Annisa Nur
Published: September 2021

Public libraries as information institutions that are obliged to meet the information needs of the community, have a central and representative role in efforts to increase public literacy, especially in terms of cultural literacy. The discourse on cultural literacy has received less attention from academics in the field of libraries and information. This article will discuss about strategies that can be carried out by public libraries in order to improve people's cultural literacy. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. This article is a literature study by utilizing various reference sources to obtain data and the author's thoughts as outlined in this article. The results show that there are three efforts that can be made by public libraries in order to improve the cultural literacy of the society, including providing special library services that contain local content collections, holding local cultural nuanced activities, and collaborating with other agencies in order to continue to improve the cultural literacy of the society.
Pengaruh Pemanfaatan Koleksi Fiksi Terhadap Minat Baca Anak Didik Lapas (Andikpas) Di Perpusatakaan Lembaga Pembinaan Khusus Anak (Lpka) Klas 1 Palembang
Authors: Aisya Mutiara , Santoso Budhi
Published: September 2021

Skripsi ini membahas tentang, Pengaruh Pemanfaatan Koleksi Fiksi Terhadap Minat  Baca Anak Didik Lapas (ANDIKPAS) di Perpustakaan Lembaga Pembinaan Khusus Anak Klas I Palembang. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian deskritif kuantitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan observasi,kuesioner, dan dokumentasi. Sampel dalam penelitian sebanyak 145 responden dengan teknik Analisis Deskritif. Skripsi ini bertujuan untuk (1) untuk mengetahui Pemanfaatan koleksi fiksi di perpustakaan lembaga pembinaan khusus anak klas I Palembang (2) untuk mengetahui minat baca di perpustakaan lembaga pembinaan khusus anak klas I Palembang (3) untuk mengetahui pengaruh Pemanfaatan koleksi fiksi terhadap minat baca di perpustakaan lembaga Pembinaan khusus anak klas I Palembang. Hasil Penelitian menunjukan variabel Pemanfaatan Koleksi fiksi di Perpustakaan Lembaga Pembinaan Khusus Anak Klas I Palembang dengan nilai 3,94 diantara interval 3,43 – 4,23 di kategorikan Tinggi. Selanjutnya hasil penelitian menunjukan variabel Minat Baca di Perpustakaan Lembaga Pembinaan Khusus Anak Klas I Palembag dengan nilai 3,73 di antara interval 3,43- 4,23 dikategorikan Tinggi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian bahwa pengaruh koleksi fiksi terhadap minat baca di perpustakaan lembaga pembinaan khusus anak klas I Palembang memiliki nilai 0,776 dalam interval koefisien skor 0,60-0,799 disebut tinggi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini, bahwa variabel pemanfaatan koleksi fiksi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap minat baca di perpustakaan lembaga pembinaan khusus anak klas I Palembang. Untuk menjadikan perpustakaan lebih baik lagi disarankan perpustakaan dapat melakukan upaya menambah koleksi-koleksi fiksi terbaru setiap tahunnya agar minat baca anak didik lapas menjadi semakin meningkat.
MODERN METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO THERAPEUTIC AND DIAGNOSTIC PROCESS FOR ACUTE PANCREATITIS (SCIENTIFIC REVIEW)
Authors: SIMONOV SERGEY N. , SHUVALOVA YANA O. , BARANOV ALEXANDER V. , SIMONOVA DARIA L.
Published: September 2021

The purpose of this review was to generalize and systematize the methodological and organizational approaches that have developed at present in diagnosis and treatment of acute pancreatitis. We conducted a systematic search on Ovid MEDLINE (http://www.ovid.com/site/catalog/ DataBase/901.jsp), EMBASE (http://www.embase.com/), CINAHL (http://www.ebscohost.com/ cinahl/), Web of Science (www.isiknowledge.com/), ETOH (http://etoh.niaaa.nih.gov/) and AIM (http://www.aim-digest.com/gateway/m%20index.htm) to research epidemiological studies conducted in foreign countries and published from January 2008 to January 2018, which considered current issues of treatment and diagnostic organization for acute pancreatitis. The search was carried out using any combination of keywords: acute pancreatitis, organization, therapeutic and diagnostic process, severity assessment, methodological approaches, severity classifications, evaluation scales. In addition, we manually reviewed the content pages of the main epidemiological journals and lists of links to relevant publications in review articles. A database of 142 units from literary and information sources was created. The final analysis included 52 sources that reflect the methodological aspects of the treatment and diagnostic process for acute pancreatitis.
Redefining Global Food Security: Do we really have a Global Food Crisis?
Authors: Chimwamurombe Percy M. , Luchen Charlie C. , Mataranyika Paidamoyo N.
Published: September 2021

With the Climate change effects becoming more and more undoubted in the world populations, the reality of food production trends taking a negative curve is clear. This bring up the questions of whether the farmers will be able to produce food for the sustenance of the world population or not? The rate of developing food shortage coping mechanisms in this regard is slower that the ravaging negative climate change effects of drought and floods on farm performance. This commentary has the aim of requesting a fresh discussion around the fundamentals of what is food, what is a food security and what is nutritional security? It is possible that the humanity has a perception that needs refocusing. This is a perception that some people may choose out of non-food safety issues not to eat certain foods while other however healthily eat such food. It therefore becomes hard to technically accept that food is in short supply for those the opt not to eat that which is edible.
Validity and Reliability of WHO Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0) Type 12 Questions Indonesian Version on Back Pain
Authors: Rijanti Kusumawardhany Airlangga , Subadi Imam , Kurniawati Patricia Maria
Published: September 2021

The study was to prove the validity and reliability of the WHODAS 2.0 Indonesian version questionnaire in patients with back pain. This study was an observational cross-sectional study conducted in 2018. The study included the filling of WHODAS 2.0 Indonesian version, Indonesian version of Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) questionnaire, Wong-Baker Scale, conducted at Department of Rehabilitative Medicine, Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia, against 82 respondents with back pain. Each respondent was given informed consent. The validity of the WHODAS 2.0 Indonesian version questionnaire was measured using Pearson's test on the correlation of WHODAS 2.0 Indonesian version questionnaire and Oswestry Disability Index questionnaire with r >0.3 (0.862). WHODAS 2.0 Indonesian version questionnaire and Wong-Baker Scale had r >0.3 (0.449–0.785). The reliability of the WHODAS 2.0 Indonesian version questionnaire was measured using Pearson's correlation test with r >0.3 (0.764–0.866). WHODAS 2.0 Indonesian version's internal reliability was tested using Cronbach-Alfa Test with alpha >0.6 (0.634–, 853). In conclusion, the WHODAS 2.0 - Indonesian version is a valid and reliable questionnaire for patients with back pain.
Using Website as a Source of Information on the Management of Health and Emergency Situations in Early Childhood
Authors: Sinaredi Betadion Rizki , Pradhitta Rezka Ajeng , Septianingtyas Virna
Published: September 2021

Background: Currently online health promotion can be found on various sites and social media. Health promotion in the form of health education using the internet is considered easier, faster, and cheaper. However, not many websites provide information about health and emergency management in children. Purpose: The implementation of community empowerment aims to increase the knowledge of parents and teachers in managing the health and emergencies of children aged 2-6 years online using the media website. Methods: Online health education is provided to participants as a form of community empowerment. Participants receive a website address that contains material on child health and emergency management. Furthermore, participants received an explanation of the material using the zoom application. The level of participant knowledge was evaluated by pre-test and post-test using Google form. The evaluation results were analyzed descriptively. Results: Online health education activities with website media showed an increase in teachers’ knowledge about health and emergency management in children (87.5%). This program also shows a decrease in the number of parents and teachers with low level knowledge (12.5%). Conclusion: The website can be used as an effective medium to provide health education for parents and teachers.
A Multidimensional Approach to Assessing the Leverage Factors of the Sustainability of Seaweed Farming in Coastal Area of Parigi Moutong District, Indonesia
Authors: Laapo Alimudin , Howara Dafina , Kassa Saharia , Sultan Hardianti , Rahim Abd.
Published: September 2021

The sustainability of seaweed cultivation is influenced by multidimensional factors such as the quality of the aquatic environment, cultivation technology, economic contribution to cultivators, social conditions of the community, and government institutional support. This paper aims to reveal the leveraging factors for the sustainability of seaweed cultivation in the coastal area of Parigi Moutong Regency by using a multidimensional scaling approach and the RAPFISH application. The results showed that the sustainability of seaweed cultivation in the coastal area of Parigi Moutong Regency was in the less sustainable category. Leveraging factors that play an important role in the sustainability of seaweed farming are employment at the cultivator level and the feasibility of cultivation as a good factor, while the low quality of seeds of seaweed, socio-cultural capital, and fluctuating commodities prices are categorized as bad factors.
The Effect of Giving Croton Leaf Crude Extract (Codiaeum variegatum) as an Alternative to The Antibacterial of Edwardsiella tarda in Vitro
Authors: Fauziyyah Annisa Isti , Prajitno Arief , Fadjar Mohammad , Syaifurrisal Arif , Riyadi Farid Muchtar
Published: September 2021

Production problems related to aquaculture cannot be separated from diseases that can cause death in fish. Efforts to overcome the bacterial disease Edwardsiella tarda can be done by using natural materials such as the leaves of croton (Codiaeum variegatum). This study aimed to analyze the content of active compounds contained in croton leaf extract which is antibacterial against E. tarda bacteria. Inhibition test was performed by dilution method Minimum Inhibition Concentration (MIC test) and agar diffusion (disc test). The MIC test used five concentrations: 1 mg/L, 10 mg/L, 100 mg/L, 500 mg/L, and 1000 mg/L on Tryptone Soy Broth (TSB) media, while the disc test used five doses of croton leaf extract, namely: A (100 mg/L), B ( 200 mg/L), C (300 mg/L), D (400 mg/L) and E (500 mg/L), 2 controls (positive and negative), and three replications on Tryptone Soy Agar (TSA) media and incubated for 2x24 h. The positive control used chloramphenicol (5 mg/L) antibiotic. Croton leaf extract contains several compounds, namely saponins, flavonoids, tannins, steroids, and polyphenols, which are antibacterial and could kill the test bacteria with the highest average inhibition zone results obtained at a dose of E (500 mg/L) of 6.34 mm, while the lowest results were obtained at dose A (100 mg/L) of 3.12 mm.
The Addition of Red Betel Leaf Extract (Piper crocatum) in the Feed of Vannamei Shrimps (Litopenaeus vannamei) for Vibriosis Prevention
Authors: Azhar Fariq , Junaidi Muhammad , Setyono Bagus Dwi Hari , Rachmat Andre
Published: September 2021

Vibriosis is a type of shrimp disease caused by Vibrio sp. In the disease control of consumption biota, it is highly recommended to use natural ingredients that are not carcinogenic, one of which is red betel leaves (Piper crocatum). This study aims to determine the best dose of red betel leaf extract (P. crocatum) mixed in Vannamei shrimp feed to prevent vibriosis. In this study, shrimps were reared for 40 days at a density of 20 fish/container. The treatments included positive control, P1 (without extract + bacterial infection), negative control P2 (without extract and without bacterial infection), P3 (0.5% extract + bacterial infection), P4 (1% extract + infection), and P5 (2% extract + bacterial infection). The application of red betel leaf extract at a dose of 0.5% resulted in 75% survival after infection with V. parahaemolyticus, Vannamei shrimps of THC 7.70×106 cells/mL, and DHC (hyaline 82.94% granular 20.10%). The number of bacteria and the number of vibrio in the intestine were 52×108 CFU/mL and 12×108 CFU/mL accordingly. The best dose was obtained at P3 (Feed +0.5% red betel leaf extract), seen from the increase in survival rate, the number of hemocytes, differential haemocyte counts, and a decrease in total bacteria, so the application of red betel leaf extract can be used in the cultivation of Vannamei shrimps as an immunostimulant.
Enriching Probiotics of Feed Using Curcuma to Increase Growth Rates of Tilapia Seeds (Oreochromis niloticus)
Authors: Pitoyo Atiek , Akbarurrasyid Muhammad , Fitriadi Ren , Serihollo Lukas Giovani Gonzales , Widianto Fajar Tri
Published: September 2021

Tilapia fish (Oreochromis niloticus) is a freshwater fish commodity widely cultivated since it is both easily cultivated and in demand by consumers. The growth of tilapia is influenced by the quality of the feed. Probiotics and herbal ingredients can optimize fish growth. One example of probiotics and herbal ingredients is PHL Pro and curcuma. This study aims to determine the effect of probiotics dose of the feed on the growth rates of tilapia seeds. This research was conducted in Pangandaran Marine and Fisheries Polytechnic Campus. The study was carried out using 4 treatments and 3 replications, namely Control or without the addition of probiotics, (P1) 150ml/kg feed, (P2) 200 ml/kg feed, (P3) 250 ml/kg feed. Fish growth measured by the researchers was the average weight and total length of fish every 7 days. Based on observations of the data, it can be concluded that the provision of probiotics in the feed affected the growth rate and total length of tilapia. The optimal dose of probiotics was 150 ml/kg of feed. Based on the study results, the best treatment was P1.
Nutritional Status Based on Four Anthropometric Indices and Associated Factors in Children between the Ages 0-2 Years Old in a Slum of Surabaya
Authors: Kinanthi Monica Tiara Arum , Irmawati Mira , Aprilawati Dwi
Published: September 2021

Introduction: Bulak Banteng sub-district is one of the slums in Surabaya. In a study in Bulak Banteng sub-district in 2015, 6.6% of children experienced malnutrition and 3% of children with Lower Red Line status. The highest number of children with Lower Red Line status was in RW 08. This study aimed to determine the nutritional status of children aged 0-2 years old in RW 08 Bulak Banteng sub-district, Surabaya, in 2018.Methods: This study used a cross-sectional descriptive study from primary data conducted by anthropometric measurement directly on toddlers and interviews with caregivers. Assessment of four anthropometric indices includes weight-for-age, height-for-age, weight-for-height, and head circumference-for-age. A sample of 50 toddlers was taken by proportional random sampling technique.Results: 31 children (62%) aged 0-2 years old in RW 08 Bulak Banteng sub-district had normal growth status based on weight-for-age, height-for-age, weight-for-height, and head circumference-for-age. The remaining growth status of 27 children (54%) is as follows. Based on the weight-for-age index, a child (2%) was severely underweight, and 7 children (14%) were underweight. Based on the height-for-age index, 4 children (8%) were severely stunted, and 7 children (14%) were stunted. Based on the index of weight-for-height, a child (2%) was severely wasted, and 5 children (10%) were wasted. Based on the index of head circumference-for-age, there were 1 child (2%) microcephaly and 3 children (6%) macrocephaly.Conclusion: This study found that many children aged 0-2 years old in the slum area of RW 08 Bulak Banteng sub-district in Surabaya experienced growth delays.
Rehabilitation Management of Post Palatoplasty in Adolescent: Case Report
Authors: Hartono Dewi Kusuma
Published: September 2021

The objective of this study is to report comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation management of post-palatoplasty in an adolescent patient. The cleft palate repair is usually done in the first year of life in order to gain optimal speech function. To achieve normal communication development, normal hearing, normal oral and pharyngeal structures, adequate stimulation, and reinforcement from the environment for communication efforts are needed. Patient was assessed comprehensively using The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)  and by perceptual assessment for speech. The results showed that after one month intervention, the perceptions of hypernasality in plosive /b/ and affricates /c/ were found reduced significantly. There was improvement in articulation after one month of intervention.
Percepción y valoración de áreas de vegetación semi-naturales y su conservación en los parques públicos: 3 casos de estudio en Berlín = Perception and acceptance of nature-like maintained vegetation areas in public parks: 3 case studies from Berlin
Authors: Jeschke Laura
Published: September 2021

ResumenLos parques públicos son importantes espacios para la relajación y el disfrute en las zonas urbanas; son, además, lugares para que la población experimente con la naturaleza. Desde el decenio de 1990, los espacios verdes de Berlín utilizan cada vez más vegetación semi-natural, y la administración municipal de Berlín ha adoptado un enfoque integral para su mantenimiento. En el presente estudio se investigó la cuestión de si la vegetación semi-natural es percibida y aceptada positivamente por los visitantes del parque. Para ello, se realizaron encuestas in situ y un análisis de imágenes obtenidas de las redes de comunicación social. Los resultados del estudio muestran un elevado grado de aprobación con el planteamiento de la cuestión.AbstractPublic parks are important spaces for relaxation and recreation in urban areas and are places for the population to experience nature. Since the 1990s, Berlin's green spaces have been increasingly using near-natural vegetation, and the Berlin city administration has taken a comprehensive approach to their maintenance. The present study investigated the question of whether near-natural vegetation is perceived and accepted positively by park visitors. For this purpose, on-site surveys and an analysis of images from social media were conducted. The results of the study show a high degree of agreement with the question. Keywords Low-
Seed Breaking Dormancy Technique and Growth of Screw Tree (Helicteres isora Linn.) seedlings
Authors:   Fakultas Kehutanan, Institut Pertanian Bogor, Yulia Nazhira Firda , Supriyanto Supriyanto ,   Fakultas Kehutanan, Institut Pertanian Bogor, Prameswari Diana ,   Pusat Standarisasi Instrumen Pengelolaan Hutan Berkelanjutan, Badan Standarisasi Instrumen, KLHK
Published: September 2021

Screw tree is a shrub from family Malvaceae that has many benefits in pharmacy. Screw tree seed has very hard seed coat, so the seed must be treated before germination. The aim of this research was to assess the characteristic of fruit and seeds, effect of seed breaking dormancy, and effect of NPK fertilizer dosage on the growth of screw tree (Helicteres isora) seedlings. The results indicated that screw tree fruits belong to dry fruits with capsule form and has 5 follicles that has different direction. Screw tree seed is orthodox type that has 9 ̶ 36 seeds in one follicle with triangle and square shape. Germination technique in laboratory with soaking the seeds in hot water 100oC until the water cool for 48 hours treatment produced the best germination amounting to 65.0%. Germination technique in green house with soaking the seeds in hot water 100oC until the water cool for 24 hours treatment was the best germination amounting to 77.0%. Seedlings fertilized with 1 g NPK doses increased screw tree growth in diameter parameter of 6.35 mm and shoot-root ratio parameter of 3.9 compared to control.
The Gift: Transforming Lives through Organ and Tissue Donation (2nd edition)
Authors:   University of Dundee, Crowe Mayra , Murray Christopher , Nabizadeh Golnar , Findlay Laura , Vaughan Phillip , Herd Damon , Sinclair Megan , Balson Elliot , Laird Catriona , Larkin Ashling , Wilson Letty , Robinson Helen , Corkish Magnus , Millar Norrie , Horner Rebecca , Park Meg , Malley Lynne , Healy Neil , Paterson Rebecca , Hazelwood Mark , Peacock Robert , Paul Sally , Crowe Stuart
Published: September 2021

It is my great pleasure to introduce this comic. Our project originated from an honest conversation with my friend and colleague Prof Chris Murray: how to communicate complex issues surrounding the issue of organ donation? Over the last seven years I have had the honour of being an ambassador for the Organ Donation campaign by telling my son, Andrew’s, story. Through my role as an Organ Donation ambassador I meet courageous and selfless people. Some are in desperate need of hope, some are in the position to provide hope, and those who, through their professionalism and dedication, transform lives. Our sincere thanks for the support of the following organisations: University of Dundee; the NHS Blood and Transplant Specialist Nurses in Organ Donation; Dundee Comics Creative Space; Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief, and the Organ Donation Comics team. it is only through their support that this project came to fruition. In the following pages we share heartfelt stories and life experiences related to organ donation. By doing so we hope to bring awareness to a wider audience and prompt honest conversations about organ donation. Finally, I would like thank my sons Andrew and Stuart for warming my heart. Through tears and laughter we present to you… The Gift.452
Mechanisms of Connexin Mimetic Peptides
Authors: King D. Ryan , Sedovy Meghan W. , Leng Xinyan , Xue Jianxiang , Lamouille Samy , Koval Michael , Isakson Brant E. , Johnstone Scott R.
Published: September 2021

Gap junctions (GJ) and connexins play integral roles in cellular physiology and have been found to be involved in multiple pathophysiological states from cancer to cardiovascular disease. Studies over the last 60 years have demonstrated the utility of altering GJ signaling pathways in experimental models, which has led to them being attractive targets for therapeutic intervention. A number of different mechanisms have been proposed to regulate GJ signaling, including channel blocking, enhancing channel open state, and disrupting protein-protein interactions. The primary mechanism for this has been through the design of numerous peptides as therapeutics, that are either currently in early development or are in various stages of clinical trials. Despite over 25 years of research into connexin targeting peptides, the overall mechanisms of action are still poorly understood. In this overview, we discuss published connexin targeting peptides, their reported mechanisms of action and the potential for these molecules in the treatment of disease.
Architecture of Distributed Control System for Gearbox-Free More Electric Turbofan Engine
Authors: Popov Viktor , Yepifanov Sergiy , Kononykhyn Yevhenii , Tsaglov Aleksandr
Published: September 2021

The article presents development of the more electric turbofan engine in distributed architecture with a design thrust in the range from 3 to 7.5 and from 7.5 to 30 kN for small and medium-sized unmanned aerial vehicles. The engine subsystems are considered as separate smart modules with a built-in control system, exchanging data via a digital channel with the central engine control and diagnostics unit. The key smart engine units are combined in the following subsystems: starter and turbine generators, oil pumps, actuator of guide vanes, fuel pumps, fuel metering unit, control and diagnostic unit. All pumps and guide vane actuator are electrically driven. Control and monitoring signals are transmitted via a digital bus. Functional and reliability analysis, technical configuration design of each subsystem are presented. Based on analysis of the architecture of distributed control system for gearbox-free more electric engine, different configurations of described subsystems are proposed.
Clinically Translatable Approaches of Inhibiting TGF-β to Target Cancer Stem Cells in TNBC
Authors: Sulaiman Andrew , McGarry Sarah , Chilumula Sai , Kandunuri Rohithk , Vinod Vishak
Published: September 2021

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a subtype of breast cancer that disproportionally accounts for the majority of breast cancer-related deaths due to the lack of specific targets for effective treatments. In this review, we highlight the complexity of the transforming growth factor-beta family (TGF-β) pathway and discuss how the dysregulation of the TGF-β pathway promotes oncogenic attributes in TNBC which negatively affects patient prognosis. Moreover, we discuss recent findings highlighting TGF-β inhibition as a potent method to target mesenchymal (CD44+/CD24-) and epithelial (ALDHhigh) cancer stem cell (CSC) populations. CSCs are associated with tumorigenesis, metastasis, relapse, resistance, and diminished patient prognosis; however, due to differential signal pathway enrichment and plasticity, these popula-tions remain difficult to target and persist as a major barrier barring successful therapy. This review highlights the importance of TGF-β as a driver of chemoresistance, radioresistance and reduced patient prognosis in breast cancer and discusses novel treatment strategies which modulate TGF-β, impede cancer progression and reduce the rate of resistance generation via targeting the CSC populations in TNBC and thus reducing tumorigenicity. Potential TGF-β inhibitors targeting based on clinical trials are summarized for further investigation which may lead to the development of novel therapies to improve TNBC patient prognosis.