bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Immune Response to Hepatitis B Vaccination and Factors Associated with Poor Immune Response Among Healthcare Workers
Authors: Kwan BS , Shim SG , Cho DH , Kim KM , Choi IS , Lee DG
Published: June 2021

Background:

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major global health problem, and healthcare workers (HCWs) are at high risk for HBV infection. Current guidelines strongly recommend immunization and screening for high-risk groups.

Aims:

We evaluated immunization and screening for HBV vaccination, assessed post-vaccination immune status of HCW's and characterized potential risk factors associated with poor immune response.

Materials and Methods:

From January 2010 to December 2018, we retrospectively analyzed comprehensive health checkup data for a total of 303 HCWs who received an HBV vaccination. After vaccination, HBV surface antibody (anti-HBs) titers were collected and the distribution of immune response types was determined. Risk factors for poor immune responses were identified using logistic regression.

Results:

A total of 213 HCWs were analyzed after exclusion based on the exclusion criteria. In total, 28 (13.2%) HCWs had anti-HBs titers <100 mIU/mL (hyporesponsive/nonresponsive groups), and 185 (86.8%) had anti-HBs titers ≥100 mIU/mL (hyperresponsive group). Follow-up observations found that 75% (21/28) of the hyporesponsive/nonresponsive groups did not have increased anti-HBs titers or did not maintain an increased response. A multivariate analysis showed that HBV antibody titers at the time of employment were a significant risk factor (OR, 6.12; CI, 1.34-27.93; P = 0.019).

Conclusions:

More attention should be paid to groups that are hyporesponsive/nonresponsive after vaccination and to those with low anti-HBs titers at the beginning of employment. HCWs can be further protected from HBV if their results are discussed at postvaccination follow-ups.
Intensive Care Nurses' Evidence-based Knowledge and Experiences Regarding Closed Suctioning System
Authors: Yilmaz I , Ozden D , Arslan GG
Published: June 2021

Background:

Endotracheal suctioning is a vital procedure performed by intensive care nurses to maintain airway patency and optimal gas exchange in critically ill patients under mechanical ventilation. As the procedure can cause several complications, intensive care nurses should have adequate evidence-based knowledge on how to perform the procedure.

Aims:

This study aimed at examining intensive care nurses' knowledge and experience of the closed suctioning system. This study was a prospective, cross-sectional, descriptive, and multi-centered study conducted with 195 nurses working in the tertiary intensive care units in five Turkish hospitals.

Subjects and Methods:

The data were collected with a questionnaire developed by the researchers in light of the literature. The data were evaluated with Kruskal–Wallis and Mann–Whitney U tests.

Results:

The mean age of the nurses was 30.58 ± 6.28 years. The mean knowledge score of the nurses for the closed system was 27.35 ± 12.05 (range = 0–80) and 80.5% of them obtained scores ranging between 0 and 40. Also, 71.8% stated that they did not have any difficulty performing suctioning with the closed system catheter, and 85% said that they saved time with the closed system. However, 50.8% of the nurses said they were not able to suction viscous and sticky secretions efficiently, 44.6% stated they did not need to irrigate the inside of the catheter, and 45.1% of them were undecided whether the coude tip catheter led to hemorrhagic secretion more than straight tip catheter.

Conclusions:

Almost one-fifth of the nurses had good scores on evidence-based knowledge of suctioning. Most of the nurses' experiences regarding the use and manipulation of the closed system were positive. However, almost half of the nurses pointed out that the closed system was not effective enough to suction viscous and sticky secretions. Regular in-service training sessions may help to improve nurses' current knowledge and experiences.
Attitude of Nigerian Obstetrician-Gynecologists toward Gamete Donation
Authors: Ezeome IV
Published: June 2021

Background:

Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) as a treatment for infertility has come to stay in Nigeria. However, currently there is no national regulation of the practice even though the Association for Fertility and Reproductive Health has recently produced a guideline for practice by its members. Though there is an international trend toward more information giving to donors/clients/child in gamete donation, opinions and attitudes depend on cultural and societal values.

Aim:

To investigate the attitude of Nigerian obstetrician/gynecologists toward gamete donation.

Subjects and Methods:

This is a cross-sectional descriptive study in which a structured questionnaire was administered to 110 obstetrician-gynecologists following an oral informed consent. Data analysis was done using SPSS v. 20 by descriptive statistics of frequency and percentage, with Pearson Chi-square test for association between demographic variables and responses.

Results:

The age range of respondents was 31–68 years with a mean of 44.5 +/−8.9 SD. Majority (85.5%) were males and 72 (65.5%) were <50 years of age. Seventy-five (68.2%) and sixty-six (60%) respondents were in support of anonymous and non-anonymous gamete donation, respectively. More than two-thirds of participants rejected giving off-springs donor information either in child or adulthood. Forty respondents (36.4%) rejected that parents be honest with the child about his/her genetic origin, whilst sixty-two (56.4%) and forty-three (38%) gynecologists were of the view that sperm and oocyte donors should not be compensated, respectively.

Conclusion:

There is a greater support for anonymous than non-anonymous gamete donation among Nigerian obstetrician/gynecologists, and they also have a negative attitude to disclosure of donor-information to off-springs from gamete donation. They were more likely to support compensation for oocyte than sperm donors. Legal protection of donors and recipients through a national regulation will provide greater openness among all stakeholders.
Visual Outcome Following Posterior Capsule Rupture During Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery
Authors: Oladigbolu KK , Bunce C , Raji LA , Abah ER , Umar MM , Buchan JC
Published: June 2021

Background:

The quality of cataract surgery can be measured by visual outcome, which is sometimes limited by intraoperative complications, most commonly posterior capsular rupture.

Aims:

The aim of the study was to assess visual outcome at the last visit (≥8 weeks) following posterior capsule rupture (PCR) in patients who had manual small incision cataract surgery (MSICS) managed without access to an automated vitrector.

Methods:

A review of medical records of all manual small incision cataract surgeries performed between January 2013 and December 2016 at the National Eye Centre, Kaduna, Nigeria was conducted. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression analysis were performed using STATA 14.0 to examine risk factors for the development of a poor visual outcome and to assess the impact of PCR on development of poor visual outcome.

Results:

In total, 405 patients were operated on with MSICS (50.6% males). Mean age was 62.4 (SD 12.6) years. PCR was the most common complication (n = 19 (4.7%)). The proportion of good outcomes (≥6/18) rose from 12.4% non-PCR and 0.0% for those with PCR at day 1 postoperative review, to 71.5 and 26.3%, respectively, by final follow up (P = 0.001). Patients with PCR were 7.0 (P = 0.0001) times more likely to have borderline/poor visual outcome (<6/18) compared to those without PCR. Age >60 years increased the odds of borderline/poor by 1.4 times (P = 0.002).

Conclusion:

PCR significantly affects the visual outcome of cataract patients in settings with no facilities for automated vitrectomy. Minimizing complications will improve visual outcome of cataract patients and increase uptake of cataract surgical services.
Quasi-Least Squares Regression Method with Dentistry Data
Authors: Asar Erdoğan , Karabulut Erdem
Published: June 2021

Background:

In dentistry, single-jaw surgery or double-jaw surgery is performed depending on the patient's need to correct severe skeletal malocclusions. The effect of these surgical methods used in treatment is to be investigated with quasi-least squares regression (QLS), which is a new data analysis method for correlated data obtained by extending generalized estimating equations (GEE).

Aim:

The aim of this study is to investigate whether jaw surgery methods (single jaw and double jaw) and time are effective on some outcome variables (C point menton distance, cervical plane angle, distance from point C to pogonion perpendicular, angle between cervical plane and facial plane) using QLS method.

Methods:

In application, 114 measurements were performed on the lateral cephalometric radiographs of 34 patients aged 18 years and older who received orthodontic treatment and underwent surgery in the period of 2000–2018. The effects of time and group variables on four dependent variables were investigated and evaluated using QLS and GEE methods.

Results:

Single-jaw surgery and double-jaw surgery as a group variable on all outcome variables were not significant. Among the working correlation structures used in QLS, the highest correlation value was obtained by “Markov” working correlation structure.

Conclusion:

Single-jaw surgery and double-jaw surgery were found to be statistically insignificant for outcome variables examined. QLS is superior to GEE in cases where repeated measurements are performed at unequal time intervals and there are missing observations.
Evaluation of the Marginal Microleakage of CAD-CAM Compared with Conventional Interim Crowns Luted with Different Types of Cement
Authors: Robaian A , Maawadh A , Alghomlas ZI , Alqahtani AM , Alothman TA , Alhajri FF , Albar N
Published: June 2021

Background:

Temporary stage in crowns and bridgework plays an important role in the success and failure of the final restorations. Lack of marginal seal of the temporary restorations can lead to further complications. Recently, digital dentistry has been improved in terms of marginal integrity.

Aims:

The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the marginal leakage between CAD/CAM and conventionally made Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) interim crowns cemented with different temporary luting cements.

Materials and Methods:

Sixty resin dies of a maxillary right first premolar were prepared according to the protocol of the tooth preparation for all-ceramic crown. Interim crowns were then fabricated and assigned to two main groups according to the fabrication technique (CAD/CAM technique and conventional technique). Furthermore, the samples were sub-grouped (n = 10) according to the type of the luting cements: Zinc oxide eugenol (RelyX temp E), Zinc oxide non-eugenol (RelyX temp NE), and Zinc polycarboxylate cement (pentron). The specimens were then subjected to thermocycling at 5°C and 55°CC for 30 sec and transfer time of 15 seconds for 1500 cycles. After that, the specimens were immersed in a 2% methylene blue solution for 24 hours. The cemented specimens were sectioned buccolingually and the amount of marginal leakage was evaluated under digital microscope at magnification 50x. The scores of dye penetration were recorded and analyzed using one-way ANOVA at P < 0.05 for all tests.

Results:

For the fabrication technique, CAD/CAM-made interim crowns had significantly better performance in terms of lower microleakage in comparison to conventionally built interim crowns (P < 0.001). Overall, Zinc Oxide non-eugenol also showed significantly least microleakage as a luting cement then Zinc Oxide Eugenol and the most microleakage was found with Zinc Polycarboxylate regardless of the fabrication method.

Conclusion:

Interim crowns fabricated by CAD-CAM system are better suited for temporization. Zinc-oxide non-eugenol cements showed the least amount of microleakage in both types of crown.
Nondestructive Evaluation of Microleakage in Restored Primary Teeth Using CP-OCT
Authors: Bakhsh T A , Khan SJ , Gharamah HA , Alshoaibi E , Turkistani A
Published: June 2021

Background:

Although the demand for esthetic filling of primary teeth with resin composite is increasing, there is no enough data on the adhesive performance of composite restorations in primary teeth. Despite the improvements in resin composites, interfacial gap is still a disadvantage as it may cause marginal staining, secondary caries, and restoration failure. Previous studies have validated the efficiency of optical coherence tomography (OCT) in the evaluation of adhesive interface in permanent teeth, but not in primary teeth.

Aims:

The aim of this study was to assess microleakage upon composite restorations in primary teeth using cross-polarization OCT (CP-OCT).

Methodology:

Cylindrical class-V cavities were prepared in extracted human primary second molars and divided into four groups randomly. In groups 1 and 2, cavities were restored using Tetric N-Universal adhesive in the self-etch mode followed by IPS Impress Direct Composite and Ceram.x One Universal composite, respectively. In groups 3 and 4, one-step self-etch Prime and Bond Elect adhesive was used followed by ID composite and CX composite in groups 3 and 4, respectively. The specimens were then immersed in a contrasting solution followed by interfacial microleakage examination under CP-OCT. The recorded images were analyzed to quantify the mean gap percentages.

Results:

All tested groups showed variable degree of interfacial microleakage under composite restorations. Two-way ANOVA showed the composite factor was significantly influencing the results, unlike the adhesive. Group 1 and 2 had the lowest and highest mean gap percentage, respectively, which were significantly different from the other groups. Groups 3 and 4 were not significantly different.

Conclusion:

Based on the current finding, a polymeric restorative system from the same manufacturer reduces the risk of interfacial microleakage in primary teeth.
Molecular Identification, Virulence Factors and Antifungal Susceptibility Patterns of Candida parapsilosis Complex Species Isolated from Clinical Samples
Authors: Cakir N , Atalay MA , Koc AN , Kaan O , Sagiroglu P
Published: June 2021

Aims:

The aim of this study was to identify C. parapsilosis complex strains isolated from various clinical samples by sequence analysis and to investigate whether there are any differences between the species in terms of virulence factors and antifungal susceptibility.

Methods:

The study included a total of 42 isolates identified as C. parapsilosis complex based on the color they formed in chromogenic medium, colony morphology, and microscopic appearance in Corn Meal-Tween 80 Agar and they were confirmed with API 20 C AUX. For the DNA sequence analysis of clinical isolates, V9G forward and LS reverse primers were used as well as internal transcribed spacers (ITS1 and ITS4). Biofilm formation, esterase, phospholipase, and protease activities were evaluated as virulence factors. Antifungal susceptibility was investigated via colorimetric microdilution method.

Results:

A total of 75 non-C. albicans isolates were obtained from various clinical samples between 2016 and 2017 in a Turkish Tertiary Care Hospital. Of them, 42 were identified as members of the C. parapsilosis complex. Of the 42 strains, 41 were identified as C. parapsilosis sensu stricto (CpSS), while only one was identified as C. orthopsilosis. Of the CpSS strains, 31 (75.6%) were biofilm-positive, six (14.6%) were esterase-positive, nine (21.9%) were positive for phospholipase activity, and 31 (75.6%) were positive for protease formation, whereas all virulence factors of C. orthopsilosis strain were found to be negative. All CpSS strains were found susceptible to amphotericin B, echinocandins, and flucytosine.

Conclusions:

It has been concluded that the use of molecular methods to identify CpSS would not be effective in routine laboratory practices as it is the most commonly isolated species from the C. parapsilosis complex and there are no significant differences between species in terms of antifungal susceptibility.
To Show the Effect of Intermittent Fasting During Ramadan on Endothelial Dysfunction via TIMI Frame Count
Authors: Gocer H , Gunday M , Abusharekh M , Unal M
Published: June 2021

Background:

Fasting and coronary functions are prestige fields for the study. There are a limited number of studies on these topics. The effect of Ramadan fasting on endothelial dysfunction, which can be manifested by loss of nitric oxide bioavailability, has been demonstrated via flow-mediated vasomotion in patients with the slow coronary flow in a small number of studies. To our knowledge, there is no study showing the relationship between TIMI frame count and Ramadan fasting.

Aims:

We aimed to prove that Ramadan fasting can improve endothelial dysfunction which can be documented via the TIMI frame count method in angiography.

Method:

This retrospective study included 67 patients diagnosed with the coronary slow flow by coronary angiographic before Ramadan. All of them were evaluated again via TIMI frame count within a period of 1 to 3 months after Ramadan. We tested our hypothesis that fasting may improve endothelial dysfunction and it was proved by the TIMI frame count method in our study.

Results:

TIMI frame counts measured angiographically from LAD, Cx, and RCA and they were significantly lower than the counts before fasting. All coronary frame count parameters showed significant improvement after Ramadan compared with the baseline values before the Ramadan fasting period (P < 0.001).

Conclusion:

Our results revealed that fasting and lifestyle changes during Ramadan may be beneficial for the improvement of endothelial dysfunctions in patients with the slow coronary flow and this can be showed easily using TIMI frame count. This is a practical and easy method for showing coronary functions.
Rural-Urban Differences in Utilization of Antenatal and Delivery Services in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Authors: Eke PC , Ossai EN , Azuogu BN , Agu PA , Ogbonnaya LU
Published: June 2021

Background:

The high maternal death burden in developing countries when compared to the developed could be attributed to differences in use of antenatal and skilled delivery care.

Aim:

To assess the differences in utilization of antenatal and delivery services in urban and rural communities of Ebonyi state, Nigeria.

Methods:

A cross-sectional comparative study design was used. Two stage (cluster) sampling technique was used to select 660 women in 4 of 13 local government areas in the state. The respondents were women who were permanent residents of communities and have delivered in last one year. Outcome measure was good utilization of antenatal and delivery services and was assessed by proportion of respondents who obtained antenatal and delivery from a skilled provider and also made at least four antenatal visits.

Results:

The mean age of respondents was urban, 29.6 ± 6.2 and rural, 28.6 ± 5.1 years. Majority in urban, 51.8% utilized tertiary health facility for antenatal care while in rural, 77.9% used primary health centers (P < 0.001). Comparable proportions in urban, (77.3%) and rural, (79.1%) had good use of antenatal and delivery services (P = 0.572). Predictors of good use of antenatal and delivery services in urban included having one child (AOR = 4.8; 95%C1: 1.4--17.0), having attained tertiary education, (AOR = 2.6; 95%C1: 1.2--5.5), being in low socioeconomic class, (AOR = 0.4; 95%C1: 0.2--0.7), and having good knowledge of danger signs, (AOR = 2.6; 95%C1: 1.3--5.4). In rural, predictors included having one child, (AOR = 2.8; 95%C1:1.1--7.1), being unmarried, (AOR = 0.3; 95%C1: 0.1--0.9), and having good knowledge of danger signs (AOR = 3.7; 95%C1: 1.8--7.5).

Conclusion:

Utilization of antenatal and delivery services in health facilities in study area was high but there is room for improvement. There is need to plan specific interventions aimed at improving utilization of maternal health services by some groups like urban poor and unmarried mothers, especially teenagers. Emphasis should also be placed on improving community understanding of danger signs of pregnancy.
Synchronous Incidental Double Parathyroid Adenomas and Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
Authors: Alghamdi MA , Alsaif A , Altwijri AS , Alsaif FA , Alsunitan RI , Almoagal RO
Published: June 2021

The association between parathyroid and thyroid diseases is not uncommon; however, the concurrent presence of parathyroid adenoma and thyroid cancer is rare. Awareness of this situation will enable clinicians to consider possible parathyroid pathology in patients with papillary thyroid cancer. The presence of parathyroid adenoma leading to primary hyperparathyroidism and the coexistence of thyroid papillary cancer is rare. We report a case of a 55-year-old female with papillary cancer admitted for surgery. Preoperative laboratory findings revealed normal calcium level and normal intact parathyroid hormone (PTH) level. Thyroidectomy and excision of abnormal enlarged double parathyroid glands were performed. Histological examination revealed parathyroid adenoma. Serum calcium was within the normal range after surgery. We recommend a preoperative check of calcium in patients with thyroid cancer.
CT Angiography Evaluation of Intracranial Aneurysms
Authors: Caliskan E , Oncel D
Published: June 2021

Aims:

To investigate the distribution, characteristics, and association with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) of aneurysms identified in Turkish adult patients with computed tomography angiography (CTA) performed with suspicion of intracranial aneurysms and/or SAH.

Subjects and Methods:

A total of 356 patients (164 male, and 192 female) with a mean age of 55.6 ± 4.0 (range, 18–90) years were analyzed retrospectively. The dimension in millimeters, localization, type, and multiplicity of aneurysms were noted. The differences in these parameters between females and males were investigated. The correlations of sex, aneurysm size, multiplicity, and size with SAH were researched.

Results:

On 356 CTA, 140 cases were identified to have aneurysm (39.3%) (56 males [40.0%], 84 females [60.0%]). The incidence of aneurysms and SAH in females was high relative to males. In 140 patients, a total of 187 aneurysms were present (mean size, 7.25 ± 2.56 mm). The highest number of aneurysms was found in the middle cerebral artery 64 (34.2%) while the least was in posterior circulation 20 (10.7%). There was no significant difference between genders in terms of aneurysm size, type, and multiplicity. Individuals with aneurysm site on the internal carotid artery had lower SAH incidence. Receiver Operating Characteristic curve analysis results determined that individuals with aneurysm size >13.5 mm had increased incidence of SAH.

Conclusions:

The general properties of intracranial aneurysms investigated with CTA in Turkish adults had similarities to information defined in the literature. These results will likely be beneficial to direct approaches to aneurysm diagnosis and treatment in routine practice.
Museums as Landscape Activists
Authors: Jagodzińska Katarzyna
Published: June 2021

The article discusses the issue of the “extended museum”, raising questions about how museums become active actors in current topical discussions on the shape of cities, what their role is in the processes of city management and how this engagement in external spaces affects the overall mission of museums. The point of reference is the ICOM Resolution on the responsibility of museums towards landscape adopted in 2016, which offered museums legitimacy in taking actions with regard to their environment, beyond museum walls. On the grounds of four case studies of Polish museums I present strategies whereby relations between the museum, authorities and communities are negotiated (regarding the protection of post-industrial and Second World War heritage, the contextualisation of socialist heritage and the struggle for greenery).
Teaching asthma first aid to pharmacy students: A comparative study between an online course and simulation by role-play
Authors: Bajis Dalia , Chaar Betty , Basheti Iman , Moles Rebekah
Published: June 2021

Objective: To assess the impact of a bimodal workshop on pharmacy students’ ability to perform asthma first aid (AFA) and their preferred method of learning.
Method: Pharmacy students from the Applied Science University (ASU) in Amman, Jordan were invited to participate in an AFA training workshop, comprised of an online training course and simulation by role-play. Students were randomly allocated to one of two groups to start with either a simulation-based session or an interactive online course. After completion of the first session, groups were switched. Student ability to perform AFA was assessed by role-play using an AFA checklist. Students’ preferences on methods of learning were investigated by evaluation forms and focus group discussion using a semi-structured survey.
Results: Fifty students enrolled in the study, 35 (70%) completed the evaluation forms on self-perceived confidence and overall satisfaction with the workshop. Performance in the role-played scenarios was not significantly correlated to whether students received the online training prior to assessment. Students (n=35, 97%) agreed the AFA workshop increased their knowledge and confidence in managing a patient experiencing asthma exacerbation. When asked about their preferred method of learning, 77% stated a combination of online coursework and role-play.
Conclusion: Students valued the novelty of combining learning methods, and hands-on training was perceived as necessary to consolidate knowledge into practice. Thus, blended learning was preferred by pharmacy students attending ASU in Jordan for learning how to perform AFA, and their performance was not affected by the mode of learning in this study.
IMPLEMENTASI ALGORITMA I-SOS DALAM PENYELESAIAN TRAVELING SALESMAN PROBLEM (TSP)
Authors: Zulkarnaen Zulkarnaen  , Muhammad Azmi
Published: June 2021

The problem with TSP is an attempt to find the shortest distance traveled by a salesman in visiting each city without having to visit the same city more than once. The purpose of implementing the I-SOS algorithm in this case is to find the minimum distance traveled, a solution can be obtained after going through the calculation of the mutualism phase, commensalism phase, parasitism phase and predation phase. The resolution of TSP problems in the study begins with the process of identifying each city by providing a random value to represent each destination city. The random value used is between 0 and 1, the random results obtained will then be sorted with the provision that the smallest random value will be used as the initial for city A while the largest random value is used as the initial for city D. In the first random, the random value | 0.5 | 0.27 | 0.75 | 0.25 | the city representation of the random number is | C | B | D | A | or if the values are sorted, the city order will be obtained, namely A = 0.25, B = 0.27, C = 0.5 and D = 0.75, this process will continue until all the organisms defined in the ecosystem are formed
PERANCANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI PENGUKURAN KINERJA MITRA STATISTIK BERBASIS PENILAIAN 720 DERAJAT
Authors: Syardi Tri Hayuni
Published: June 2021

Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) sebagai lembaga pemerintah non kementerian penyelenggara kegiatan statistik dasar menjunjung tinggi kualitas data yang dihasilkan. Demi menjaga kualitas data tersebut maka setiap kom-ponen penyelenggaraan kegiatan statistik harus memenuhi standar kualitas yang ditetapkan. Menjamin kualitas data tidak hanya pada menjamin kualitas metodologi yang digunakan tetapi juga petugas yang dikerahkan un-tuk melakukan kegiatan statistik. Kurangnya pegawai dalam pelaksanaan kegiatan statistik membuat BPS harus melakukan perekrutan mitra statistik. Agar mitra statistik memenuhi standar kualitas yang ditetapkan maka diperlukan penilaian kinerja terhadap mitra statistik. Makalah ini menyajikan perancangan sistem untuk penilaian kinerja mitra statistik dengan menerapkan metode 720 derajat. Metode ini mampu mengakomodir kebutuhan penilaian kinerja mitra karena penilaian tidak hanya dilakukan oleh satu orang saja tetapi banyak orang yang memiliki kaitan terhadap mitra tersebut agar menghindari subjektifitas. Metode 720 derajat juga melengkapi metode penilaian 360 derajat dengan menambahkan feedback penilaian sehingga mitra statistik dapat melakukan perbaikan kinerjanya.
LAYANAN INFORMASI PEMBAYARAN BIAYA KULIAH BERBASIS SMS GATEWAY
Authors: Marzuki Siti Hijratul Jihadah , Muhammad Azmi
Published: June 2021

SMS (Short Message Service) Gateway is an SMS-based system that can be developed in various fields and utilizes a web-based programming language. At STMIK XYZ, the delivery of information about the schedule for tuition payments is still by placing announcements / banners in the campus environment and sending letters to parents / guardians. These methods are not optimal because of the limitations of delivery to students and sometimes students do not pay attention to them. This is evident from the many students who are late in making tuition payments. Therefore, a system / application is needed that can provide services that can be accessed by students and parents / guardians to find out the status of their son / daughter's college payment.

The design and manufacture of the SMS gateway-based tuition payment service system uses the Waterfall methodology, which is a software development method that begins with analyzing company needs, designing, building applications, to conducting trials.

This tuition payment service system sends SMS to students and parents about the schedule of tuition payments and the status of payments that have been made. Information and payment status is sent to the cellphone number of each student and parent / guardian and provides warning information 7 (seven) days before the payment deadline. This application can also generate various types of reports regarding the status of student tuition payments to management. With this application / system, it is hoped that it can assist the management in accelerating the delivery of information about the schedule and status of student tuition payments.
PERANCANGAN DISPLAY INFORMASI KETERSEDIAAN BLANKO KTP ELEKTRONIK DINAS DUKCAPIL KABUPATEN LOMBOK TIMUR
Authors: Sri Handriana Dewi Hastuti
Published: June 2021

The need for information is increasingly high in the era of growing technology. The delivery of information quickly and actual becomes a challenge in developing an information technology. One type of public service that is the government's obligation and has a strategic role is public services in the field of population and civil registration. People are sometimes disappointed when they want to get population administration services, especially Electronic Identity Cards. By not announcing the availability of physical blank stocks of Electronic Identity Cards, intermediaries can use them in managing population administration. On the pretext that the physical blank of the Electronic Identity Card is used up, so that it can be used as a moment for intermediary individuals to seek profits in managing population administration. With this electronic Blank Information Display, it is hoped that the public will obtain information disclosure regarding available blank Electronic Identity Cards.
O ensino profissionalizante e o multiculturalismo: vozes docentes no Instituto Federal de Sergipe
Authors: Melo Valdenice de Jesus , De Melo José Damião , Franco Dulce Maria Morais do Amaral , Meneses Jorge Luide Curvelo Santana , Dias Bruna de Oliveira , Melo Daniel Antonio de Jesus , De Jesus Vania
Published: June 2021

Este artigo apresenta  resultados de pesquisa que  buscou efetuar um levantamento sobre  os aspectos multiculturais  presentes  no  processo  educacional do ensino profissionalizante  médio integrado, no Instituto Federal de Sergipe, captando as vozes docentes. Dadas  as  característica  e o recorte  delimitado, considerando  as  dimensões  tempo, recursos disponíveis  e  instituição  estudada, assumiu  um viés  exploratório.  Utilizamos métodos de análise estatística descritiva, quanto a validação cruzada entre o  banco de dados derivado do questionário aplicado, em  contraposição a observação associada à pesquisa documental. Partiu-se da premissa que o compromisso com a diversidade cultural, que se espera presente no  ensino  profissionalizante,  seja  representado  não  somente  com  os  códigos  europeus  e  norte-americanos brancos, porém destacando que mais atenção poderia ser dada à diversidade de códigos em função de raças, etnias, gênero e classe social. Todas as classes têm o direito de acesso aos códigos da cultura erudita, porque esses são os códigos dominantes — os códigos do poder. É necessário conhecê-los, ser versado neles, mas tais códigos continuarão como um conhecimento exterior, a não ser que o indivíduo tenha dominado as referências culturais da sua própria realidade, que são representadas no e pelo multicultural. A análise dos dados coletados indica a necessidade de ampliação do nível de conhecimento da temática junto aos docentes, bem como a quase inexistência da participação institucional na inserção e valorização da temática do multicultural.
Fostering Language and Vocabulary in International Business Students thorough an E Portfolio
Authors: Pardo María Alexandra Rincón
Published: June 2021

This study analyzes the impact of the implementation of seven selected activities on E-portfolio in order to introduce international business students to the business vocabulary related to their program, given that they do not take any subjects related to their career in English. This study was carried out in a group of 20 students of second semester who study at a Universidad

Consequently, this study was conceived thanks some observations in classes of English that the lack of the use of Specific vocabulary in business which demonstrates language teachers follow a book to teach English and the text-book Speakout Eales, F., & Oakes, S. (2011). Speakout: Elementary: Student's book. Pearson Education used in classes in order to support the contents of English is not focused on teaching business-related vocabulary Therefore, there are no current opportunities for students to have contact with authentic language in Business subjects, in this case business vocabulary which could contribute to their professional growth. This confers to the idea to familiarize students with bussines-related vocabulary to the content area. The constructs which were considered in order to develop this research were firstly, the CALL (Computer-assisted language learning) approach taking advantage of E-portfolio, secondly, English for specific purposes (ESP) and finally Motivation. These theoretical constructs were considered thanks a diagnostic survey at the beginning of the first stage in this study. 

The type of study was action research and qualitative methodology which lets teachers build theories related to teaching and learning; therefore, the data collection procedures included a teacher’s journal with the purpose of recording ideas and reflecting on them afterwards, an online survey to reveal responses to specific, important questions, and e- portfolios which display evidence assembled and managed by students. Finally, the findings revealed three categories. First category is: Raising awareness about ESP. Second, Chasing a target vocabulary using E-portfolio  that describes the outcome students achieved after developing different activities in a E-portfolio and how they learnt vocabulary confidentially and  Third, Learning as a matter of motivation  that relates to the interest students take for learning a language. Finally, the conclusions describe students’ prefers at the moment to use technology to foster their language learning and in order to increase their business lexis in English to face their profession in a meaningful way.
Conception d’une séquence d’introduction dynamique du produit scalaire via une approche constructiviste intégrant la mécanique et les TIC
Authors: Raouf Khadija , Benkenza Najia , Aydi M’hamed El , Anaya Mohamed , Ennaciri Khalid
Published: June 2021

Le travail que nous présentons dans cet article vise la redynamisation de l’enseignement-apprentissage du produit scalaire via la conception d’une séquence d’introduction de cette notion au lycée et des modalités de sa mise en œuvre par l’enseignant. Cet intérêt est justifié par le manque d’activités motivantes dans les manuels marocains que nous avons consultés et par le fait que la construction de cette notion mobilise des objets mathématiques susceptibles de cumuler des difficultés d’apprentissages telles que les notions de vecteur et de produit. La démarche adoptée dans cette recherche, se base sur le constructivisme comme théorie d’apprentissage, l’approche interdisciplinaire pour donner plus de sens aux savoirs construits et l’intégration de la géométrie dynamique permettant de conjecture du résultat dans sa généralité en couvrant tous les cas de figures possibles et la construction éventuelle des figures dynamiques par les apprenants. Ainsi ; nous avons choisi comme activité d’approche une situation authentique dont la résolution fait appel essentiellement à la notion de résultante de deux forces que les apprenants ont déjà abordée en mécanique, et aux notions de somme de deux vecteurs et le théorème de Pythagore vus en mathématiques.
Device for Hand Motor Rehabilitation, Using Grip Force Sensing
Authors: Arboleda Otto Fernando Proaño , Andrade Bryan Bolivar Cerón , Figueroa Evelyn Cristina Picón
Published: June 2021

Current treatments for rehabilitation of prehensile movements or recovery of grip strength are generally subjective, which means that the results are based on the perception of the physiotherapist who performs the treatment. However, there may be many reasons for altering these results, from errors in the perception to a possible misdiagnosis. Reason for which it is necessary to keep a record of the progress of recovery of grip strength. These records even make it possible to determine if the treatment is successful or quantify how much the patient is improving. Due to these problems, a biomedical device has been developed to measure and store the grip force in hand motor rehabilitation. It starts with an input device that measures the grip strength and stores this information in a database. These data are presented on a small screen for the patient and on a computer for the physiotherapist. According to the force exerted in the grip handle, the system measures the changes in grip force. It displays them on a different screen from the patient perspective and the physiotherapist's perspective. The developed device facilitates the follow-up and monitoring of results of hand motor rehabilitation for the specialist. It also involves the patient in active participation, improving the success rate in the recovery process.
The January 2014 Flashflood in the Ambato River (Catamarca, Argentina)- A Case Study of Megaboulders Fluvial Transport
Authors: Inbar Moshe , Costello Julio A. , Eremchuk Jorge
Published: June 2021

Megaboulders mantle the steep channels of mountainous rivers, and moderate incision rates by increasing channel roughness. Direct measurement of the transport of boulders in natural rivers is difficult, therefore there are few field studies on the subject. The transportation of megaboulders downslope in catastrophic floods in urban environments releases a destructive power. This study analyses the Ambato river flood that occurred in Argentina in January 2014 with an assumed recurrence interval of 1:100 years. The flood was caused by concentrated rainfall in the upper basin, at an elevation of 4000 m.

The Ambato river forms a boulder alluvial fan drained by episodic floods. The 2014 flood caused casualties and economic losses in the village of El Rodeo in the province of Catamarca. Several houses and a bridge were destroyed and vehicles were swept away. All bedload sizes- including megaboulders with 2000 mm b-axis- were transported during the flood. The empirical equation for stream power value and the unit bedload transport rate of megaboulders were validated.

An assessment of boulder mobility is necessary to mitigate flow hazards in mountainous urban areas. The effects of climate change in semi-arid environments would be greater if they involved increased precipitation or more extreme rainstorms due to events such as El Niṅo.
Vivienda tradicional en Ensenada, Baja California México. Adecuación ambiental
Authors: Aguilera Claudia Marcela Calderón , Cairo Cuauhtémoc Robles
Published: June 2021

Hace 135 años se fundó oficialmente en el noroccidente mexicano la ciudad y puerto de Ensenada en el estado de Baja California México. Su clima es mediterráneo y su historia, conformación y desarrollo urbano-arquitectónico fue disímil respecto a otras ciudades del país. Algunos de los factores determinantes para ello fueron: los geográficos,  los económicos y los políticos, estos últimos reflejados en las inversiones extranjeras realizadas en el país producto de las concesiones otorgadas sobre territorio mexicano en las últimas décadas del siglo XIX y las primeras del siglo XX. En consecuencia la arquitectura edificada en ese periodo es una prueba fehaciente de la influencia cultural anglosajona que vivió la ciudad. Además de ello, específicamente en la vivienda se implementaron estrategias de adecuación ambiental que respondieron a una integración al entorno y atenuador de las circunstancias climáticas, las cuales en este trabajo se identifican y analizan. Se concluye con la idea y la importancia de volver los ojos al pasado y retomar los valores que ellas contienen.
Influence of Parenting Styles and self-efficacy on Academic Achievement of Secondary School Students: A case of Punjab Province Pakistan
Authors: Rizwan Muhammad , Qi Xuehong , Talha Muhammad Ali
Published: June 2021

The study was conducted to investigate influence of parenting styles on the academic achievement of secondary school enrolment from the perspective of Pakistan's culture. A cross-sectional research design was used to complete this research. A survey was used as a method of data collection accompanied by questionnaires. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to approach the participants. The sample was comprised of 720 students at the secondary level. The outcomes of the study exposed that there is a positive link between parenting styles (responsiveness and control), academic self-efficacy, and academic achievement. The study results indicate a positive impact of parenting style (responsiveness) on the students' academic achievement at the secondary school level. Students reported differences in parenting styles (providing responsiveness and control), academic self-efficacy, and academic achievement. The study found significant differences between various groups of students' mothers' education. Results of the study revealed that responsiveness and control of parenting styles are not substantially different in various regions of the world.
Efficient Use of Water under Irrigation Management Practices for Surface Irrigated Rice
Authors:   Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology Gen. Tinio Street, Cabanatuan City 3100, S. Manzon Rick Donald
Published: June 2021

With the continuous climate change we are experiencing; extreme heat, drought, and declining water supplies that affect our rain fed and irrigation systems resulting to a higher demand for water for evaporation and evapotranspiration by crops which lead to more frequent soil moisture deficit which is unavoidable and there are still other factors that contributes to water head loss. This make it necessary to find out novel ways to resolve the issues regarding irrigation management. Though there are many existing innovative water management ideas available out there, but it takes to shed huge amounts of government funds to implement. This study consists of designing a water-recycle model to efficiently use the limited water supply and further attain to serve the total surface area of irrigated rice. The proposed design uses a renewable energy that pumps out water from the catch basin back to its water source, this method entirety use the most out of the water supply to lessen water wastage and water shortage and to maximize water saving in the area.
Assessment on the Operation and Strategy amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic: Case of National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR)
Authors:   Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, Gen. Tinio Street Cabanatuan City 3100, C. JOCSON Engr. Joefil
Published: June 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic brought enormous challenges in the business operations of the world. With these, the National Power Corporation (NPC) range of services around the Philippine archipelago faced enormous challenges. In this study, the assessment of the strategy in the operations of the National Power Corporation (NPC) to the procurement division of the institution was considered. To discuss the result of this study, a descriptive research was used. The respondents were chosen using random sampling technique. The respondents typically carried the title of Division Manager, Engineer I, Engineer II, Admin Services, Information Assistant, and Logistics Management Officer. The survey questionnaires measure the capability and support of the company considering the Covid-19 pandemic situation. The survey questionnaires were encoded and distributed electronically using Google Forms. In addition to this, follow-up interviews were also made to the randomly selected employees and clientele of the Procurement Division of the NPC. After conducting survey and follow-up interviews, the results clearly shows that it is possible for the key personnel of the Procurement Division to conduct, continue, and deliver its mandates, functions, duties and responsibilities using an alternative work arrangement such as a work-from-home scheme and it made the department operational. The findings on the support of the company also show positive results. It indicates that the company’s strategy during the pandemic is noticeable and well-implemented. The new structure developed by the company according to the respondents can also be used even after the pandemic.
Marketing digital para la comercialización en las microempresas del sector comercio al por mayor de Tulancingo Hidalgo, México
Authors:   Universidad Politécnica de Tulancingo, Gordillo Benavente Liliana de Jesús , Ortega de la Cruz Edwin Chofo ,   Centro de trabajo: CBTIS 179 “David Mariano Uribe Pevedilla”
Published: June 2021

El marketing digital ha evolucionado constantemente y se ha convertido hoy en día en una herramienta fundamental e indispensable en las diferentes organizaciones de la economía. Las tecnologías de información on line se han convertido en una necesidad para realizar comercio y una forma de comunicación directa en las empresas. El objetivo de esta investigación es evidenciar al marketing digital como una herramienta para la comercialización en las microempresas del sector comercio al por mayor de Tulancingo, Hidalgo, México. Se utilizó un enfoque cuantitativo, un diseño de investigación no experimental, transeccional de tipo descriptivo. Los resultados evidencian que más del 50% de las microempresas no hacen uso de estrategias de marketing digital pero si tienen el interés de adoptar las nuevas formas de hacer negocios, es decir, adaptarse al marketing digital, para poder comercializar sus productos y por ende ser competitivas ante los cambios actuales. Finalmente, se concluye que el marketing digital vino a revolucionar en estos tiempos a las empresas no importando los giros o tamaños de las mismas, favoreciendo la comunicación e información sobre productos y/o servicios ofertados por las empresas, es así como el marketing digital se convierte en una tendencia de comercialización para las organizaciones sujetas de estudio.