bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mobile device: a useful tool to teach inhaler devices to healthcare professionals. (Preprint)
Authors: Puah Ser Hon , Goh Chee Yen , Chan Chung Leung , Teoh Amy Kui Jie , Zhang Hao , Shen Zhiqi , Neo Lay Ping
Published: August 2020

BACKGROUND

Proper inhaler device usage is paramount for control of underlying obstructive airway disease. Hence, education to healthcare professionals who will eventually educate patients need to be done effectively.

OBJECTIVE

We developed an application for mobile devices for education on medical inhaler devices and studied if there were any difference between the application and the manufacturer’s instructions on inhaler technique.

METHODS

Participants, who were nursing students, were randomized to learn the inhaler devices via the manufacturer’s instruction guide or a mobile device app designed specifically for education on inhaler devices.

RESULTS

There were 45 participants in each group. 78% of them were females with a median age of 21 (IQR 3). 67% used an Apple mobile device and the remainder used an Android device. Both interventions showed improvement in total scores for demonstrating the correct usage of all inhaler devices. The mobile device showed better total improvement points for the Turbuhaler device (262 vs 287 points; P=0.02). Participants learning from the manufacturer’s guide had a significantly higher total improvement points in the Breezhaler (370 vs 327 points; P<0.01) and Ellipta (214 vs 174 points; P<0.01) device. The app was well received and scored of 4.42 of 5 with regards to its quality.

CONCLUSIONS

Using a mobile inhaler app is just as effective to teach inhaler device techniques to healthcare professionals and is likely a more convenient, versatile and important adjunct to learning.

CLINICALTRIAL
COVID-19 in Mexico (I): Has the contagion curve been flattened and the speed of propagation slow down? An exercise of behavioral and mathematical integration (COVID-19 in Mexico) (Preprint)
Authors: Piña López Julio Alfonso , García Alvarado Martín Gildardo , Rojas Russell Mario
Published: August 2020

BACKGROUND

Background: In Mexico, in more than 150 days after the beginning of the epidemic, until August 09 a total of 480,278 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed by the health authorities.

OBJECTIVE

Objective: To assess the scientific evidence that supported the verbal behaviors that the contagion curve has already flattened or that the speed of propagation has become slower down in Mexico, as the person responsible for combating the epidemic has repeatedly stated from April to the beginning of August, 2020.

METHODS

Methods: This retrospective study analyzed the verbal behavior of the person responsible for combating the epidemic, as well the official data of confirmed COVID-19 cases. Logistic model was applied to assess if the contagion curve has been flattened and the speed of propagation slowing down.

RESULTS

Results: According to the data, the verbal behavior of the person responsible for combating the epidemic in Mexico cannot find any scientific support, considering that in this exercise the logistic model it is projecting that by the end of December more than 630 thousand cases of the disease could be reached in our country; also, the results shows that the speed of spread of infections of the disease has been up, despite the notorious under-registration of epidemiological indicators, among which the confirmed cases and deaths stand out.

CONCLUSIONS

Conclusions: In Mexico, the practice of different verbal behaviors (e.g. We tamed the pandemic, We already flattened the curve or The speed of propagation in Mexico is slowing down) do not contribute to transmitting messages that are clear, concise and credible, which translates into a potential negative impact on the practice of preventive behaviors to avoid the contagion of the SARS-CoV-2 in large segments of the population.

CLINICALTRIAL

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Trial staff views on barriers recruitment in a digital intervention for psychosis and how to work around them: A qualitative study within a trial using focus groups and observation (Preprint)
Authors: Allan Stephanie , McLeod Hamish , Bradstreet Simon , Bell Imogen , Whitehill Helen , Wilson-Kay Alison , Clark Andrea , Matrunola Claire , Morton Emma , Farhall John , Gleeson John , Gumley Andrew
Published: August 2020

BACKGROUND

Recruitment processes for clinical trials of digital interventions for psychosis are seldom described in detail within the literature. While trial staff have expertise in describing barriers and facilitators to recruitment a specific focus on understanding recruitment from the point of view of trial staff is rare.

OBJECTIVE

The primary aim of this study was to understand recruitment from the point of view of trial staff and discover what they considered to be important.

METHODS

We applied pluralistic ethnographic methods including analysis of trial documents, observation and focus groups explored the recruitment processes of the EMPOWER feasibility trial (ISRCTN: 99559262)

RESULTS

Recruitment barriers fell into two main themes; service characteristics (lack of time available to mental health staff to support recruitment, staff turnover, patient turnover (within Australia only), management styles of community mental health teams, physical environment) and clinician expectations (filtering effects and resistance to research participation). Trial staff negotiated these barriers through strategies such as emotional labour (trial staff managing feelings and expressions in order to successfully recruit participants) and trying to build relationships with clinical staff working within community mental health teams.

CONCLUSIONS

Researchers in clinical trials for digital psychosis interventions face numerous recruitment barriers and do their best to work flexibly negotiate these barriers and meet recruitment targets. The recruitment process appeared to be enhanced by trial staff supporting each other throughout the recruitment stage of the trial.

CLINICALTRIAL

ISRCTN: 99559262

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

RR2-10.2196/15634
Research on the Impact of GNI on Express Delivery Volume in China
Authors: Yijun Liao , Ping Li , Wenjing Huang
Published: August 2020

This paper selects the relevant data of 30 years from 1989 to 2018 from the National Bureau of Statistics. This paper selects the gross national income as the focus variable, and the number of business outlets, cargo transportation volume, investment in fixed assets and the total population of the country as the control variables to make an empirical analysis on the influencing factors of express delivery volume in China. EVIEWS software is used to estimate, test and correct the parameters of the model. The economic significance of the final results is analyzed, and then the research conclusion is drawn and the existing deficiencies are summarized.
Espacio y espacialización en Japón: entre arte y filosofía
Authors: Ghilardi Marcello
Published: August 2020

En algunas experiencias recientes del arte japonés, podemos encontrar un cruce interesante y original del pensamiento tradicional y las ideas modernas surgidas tras el encuentro con la estética occidental. El diálogo entre las obras artísticas de Shimamoto Shōzo, Lee Ufan, Suga Kishio, por un lado, y las ideas filosóficas de Nishida Kitarō, inspiradas por el budismo y la filosofía occidental, por otro lado, puede establecer un itinerario significativo a fin de descubrir los recursos que ofrecen palabras japonesas como koto y mono, es decir, eventos y cosas. Por tanto, se puede trazar y evidenciar un posible camino para ampliar la noción de espacio y “espacialización”.
Political Geographies of Migration: The Borders, from Static Lines to Mobile Entities
Authors: Romero Mónica
Published: August 2020

The article explores the border literature in political geography in order to understand the contemporary proliferation of bordering practices in the Western world. It takes the case of President Trump administration’s policies to show how borders can be concealed in social and political practices inside of sovereign territory. This expansion of geographical borders continually shapes the socio-spatial identities of migrants. The text also analyzes why the traditional bordering practice of building border walls is still an appealing resource aiming at keeping immigrants away from Western territories, even after the promise of a “borderless world” in the late 20th century. This article argues that the expansion of border walls is explained by the analysis of three factors: the transformations on the refugee protection framework after the 90s, the change in states’ perception of refugees as a threat to Western societies, and the fear of states to be perceived as actors non-capable to maintain their sovereignty. These contemporary practices are consistent with recent debates in border theory that see the border as a mobile entity instead of a static territorial line separating two units of land. This article aims at fostering the idea of border studies as a way to unveil new forms of power and control. It also pretends to foster an understanding of the interconnectedness of border practices around the world.
URGENSI LITERASI MEDIA SOSIAL DALAM MENANGKAL ANCAMAN BERITA HOAX DI KALANGAN REMAJA KELURAHAN BALEARJOSARI KECAMATAN BLIMBING KOTA MALANG
Authors: Asokti Priambodo Galih
Published: August 2020

Media sosial saat ini sudah semakin berkembang dan memiliki berbagai jenisnya masing-masing. Namun semakin majunya teknologi, banyak orang yang menyalahgunakan media sosial untuk menyebarkan berita hoax. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk : (1) Mengetahui pemahaman literasi media sosial dikalangan remaja Kelurahan Balearjosari Kecamatan Blimbing Kota Malang, (2) Mengetahui pemahaman Remaja Kelurahan Balearjosari Kecamatan Blimbing Kota Malang mengenai berita hoax, (3) Untuk mengetahui kepercayaan remaja Kelurahan Balearjosari Kecamatan Blimbing Kota Malang pada berita hoax.                Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik penelitian deskriftif kualitatif. Pengumpulan data diperoleh melalui observasi secara langsung dan mendokumentasi hal-hal yang berkaitan dengan penelitian serta wawancara mendalam kepada enam informan.                Berdasarkan penelitian diperoleh hasil sebagai berikut: (1) Kemampuan literasi media remaja Kelurahan Balearjosari berada pada tahapan awal, (2) Kemampuan remaja Kelurahan Balearjosari menelaah berita hoax termasuk dalam kategori awal, (3) Penyebaran berita hoax mempengaruhi kepercayaan informan terhadap berita yang ada di media sosial sehingga informan memiliki pandangan sendiri mengenai berita yang ada di media sosial.
Dampak Potensial Penggunaan Buku Ajar Pendidikan Demokrasi Berbasis Nilai Dalam Mengembangkan Sikap Demokratis Mahasiswa
Authors: Dianti Puspa , Waluyati Sri Artati , Fatihah Husnul
Published: August 2020

Suatu proses pembelajaran diharapkan dapat membantu tercapainya tujuan pembelajaran yang telah ditetapkan. Tujuan tersebut dapat berupa ranah kognitif, afektif, dan psikomotorik. Tercapainya tujuan pembelajaran didukung oleh banyak hal.salah satunya adalah penggunaan buku ajar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dampak potensial penggunaan buku ajar berbasis nilai pada Mata Kuliah Pendidikan Demokrasi dalam mengembangkan sikap demokratis mahasiswa. Buku ajar yang digunakan telah dikembangkan dengan berbasis nilai yang diharapkan dapat membentuk sikap demokratis mahasiswa. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah tes dan observasi. Berdasarkan hasil data tes dan observasi menunjukkan bahwa buku ajar Pendidikan Demokrasi berbasis nilai efektif dalam mengembangkan sikap demokratis mahasiswa.
Genotypic and pharmacoresistant HIV characteristics in patients in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Authors: Schemelev A. N. , Ostankova Yu. B. , Zueva E. B. , Khanh Thu Huinh H. , Semenov A. V.
Published: August 2020

To evaluate the molecular-epidemiological structure and pharmacoresistant HIV variants in HIV-infected individuals in Ho Chi Minh City (Socialist Republic of Vietnam), nucleotide sequences of the polymerase gene fragment (pol) HIV were analyzed in 42 patients (4 people with newly diagnosed HIV infection and 38 with virologic failure of antiretroviral therapy).

Results. In the examined group, HIV circulating recombinant form CRF01_AE (92,2%) prevailed compared to genotype B (5,3%), CRF08_BC was detected in one patient (2,6%). Among people with newly diagnosed HIV infection, 75% were genotype CRF01_AE and 25% were genotype B. The drug resistance mutations to any drugs in 76,2% of patients were detected. Among isolates with identified pharmacoresistance, 43.75% had single mutations. Mutations to IR were more common (84,8%) than mutations to PI (15,2%). The most common mutations were NNRTIs — 47,8%, followed by NRTIs (37%) and PI (15,2%). Isolates with pharmacoresistance only to NRTIs amounted to 9,4% (7,1% of the general group), only to NNRTIs 28,1% (21,4% of the general group), only to PI 12,5% (9,5% from the general group), simultaneously to PI and NRTI 6,25% (4,8% of the general group), to PI and NNRTI 3,1% (2,4% of the general group), to NRTI and NNRTI 37,5% (28,6% of the general group), isolates with drugs resistance mutations to all three groups simultaneously were not detected. The drug resistance mutations occurrence and the occurring number naturally polymorphic variants in patients with two / three ARV regimens were significantly higher than those in patients with one regimen, regardless of the treatment duration. A pharmacoresistance mutation was detected in an ART-naive patient. Based on the foregoing, it seems necessary to monitor the HIV drug resistance in Vietnam to both those receiving ART and those who are ART-naive. K
Genetic Profile of HIV-1 in the Vologda Region: Domination of CRF03_AB and Rapid Distribution of URFs
Authors: Ozhmegova E. N. , Antonova A. A. , Lebedev A. V. , Melnikova T. N. , Krylova Т. V. , Kazachek A. V. , Shiryaeva N. A. , Kirillova I. L. , Kazennova E. V. , Bobkova M. R.
Published: August 2020

The work was carried out molecular-epidemiological analysis of HIV-1 in the cities of the North-West Federal District — Vologda and Cherepovets. The study used a collection of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) obtained from 80 HIVinfected patients: 52 samples were obtained from patients living in Cherepovets, and 28 samples — from Vologda. The distribution of the HIV-1 genetic variants in the studied cities was as follows: sub-subtype A6 — 51,25%; subtype B — 6,25%; the recombinant form of CRF_03AB — 32,5%; unique recombinant forms (URFs) — 6,25%, and 3,75% were represented by other subtypes: G and CRF63_02A1. A phylogenetic analysis confirmed the relationship of the sub-subtype A6 viruses with the A6 (IDU-A) variant predominating in Ukraine, Russia and other former Soviet Union (FSU) countries; the sequences of subtype B formed a common branch on the phylogram with reference strains characteristic of men who have sex with men; 32,5% of the nucleotide sequences formed a single cluster with the reference strain CRF03_AB. In addition to these subtypes, the presence of unique recombinant forms of HIV-1 containing segments of the sub-subtype A6 and IDU-B viruses were also found. The results of the molecular epidemiological analysis in the Vologda Oblast also showed significant differences in the genetic profile of HIV-1 in two nearby cities — Vologda and Cherepovets. Thus, the evolution of HIV-1 in the Vologda Oblast continues, with the main source of variability being the mutual penetration of viruses between risk groups and recombination processes.
Quantum-inspired algorithms in practice
Authors: Arrazola Juan Miguel , Delgado Alain , Bardhan Bhaskar Roy , Lloyd Seth
Published: August 2020

We study the practical performance of quantum-inspired algorithms for recommendation systems and linear systems of equations. These algorithms were shown to have an exponential asymptotic speedup compared to previously known classical methods for problems involving low-rank matrices, but with complexity bounds that exhibit a hefty polynomial overhead compared to quantum algorithms. This raised the question of whether these methods were actually useful in practice. We conduct a theoretical analysis aimed at identifying their computational bottlenecks, then implement and benchmark the algorithms on a variety of problems, including applications to portfolio optimization and movie recommendations. On the one hand, our analysis reveals that the performance of these algorithms is better than the theoretical complexity bounds would suggest. On the other hand, their performance as seen in our implementation degrades noticeably as the rank and condition number of the input matrix are increased. Overall, our results indicate that quantum-inspired algorithms can perform well in practice provided that stringent conditions are met: low rank, low condition number, and very large dimension of the input matrix. By contrast, practical datasets are often sparse and high-rank, precisely the type that can be handled by quantum algorithms.
Kemampuan Literasi Matematis Siswa pada Pembelajaran Model Problem Based Learning (PBL)
Authors: Tabun Heka M. , Taneo Prida N. L. , Daniel Farida
Published: August 2020

Students’ ability to mathematical literacy is very important in their math learning process. Less ability of mathematical literacy as students’ way of thinking, argumentation and creating is no improvement so they face difficulties in solving math problems in their learning process related to real life. The analysis of the result from students of SMP Kristen 1 Mollo Selatan shows that they are still a low inability of mathematical literacy. The effect is questions used as exercise are common questions and not related to real life. To solve this problem, the researcher implemented Problem Based Learning (PBL) as a teaching literacy to improve students’ mathematical literacy abilities. This study will compare two classes in which one of them treated with PBL one of the other ones was not treated with PBL. A quasi-experiment quantitative method that used in this study with nonequivalent control group design. Two classes were selected as the sample by using simple random sampling. An essay test related to students’ mathematical literacy ability was used as the instrument to collect the data. The analysis technique in this study was an independent sample t-test to the result showed that the class which was treated used the PBL method was better than the class which was not treated used the PBL method. Students’ mathematical literacy ability in the PBL class was significantly proved in the high category with the score gain 0,8.
Optimalisasi Desain Instalasi Pengolahan Air Limbah Tempat Pemrosesan Akhir Talang Gulo Lama
Authors: Sitorus Febri Revelino , Ilfan Freddy , Hutagalung Winny Laura Christina
Published: August 2020

Lindi yang merupakan air limbah dari timbulan sampah dan mengandung mikroorganisme, bahan organik, dan anorganik yang berpotensi mencemari air dan tanah sekitar TPA. Kualitas lindi dapat dipengaruhi oleh faktor komposisi timbulan sampah serta lamanya timbulan sampah. Penelitian ini bertujuan menghitung debit lindi yang dihasilkan di TPA Talang Gulo Lama, mengkaji kualitas lindi TPA Talang Gulo Lama yang meliputi parameter BOD, COD, dan TSS, serta merancang unit pengolahan untuk mengoptimalisasi IPAL TPA Talang Gulo Lama. Dengan menggunakan  Metode Neraca Air (Water Balance Method) oleh Thorntwaite,  perkolasi tertinggi yaitu 86,8 mm/bulan atau 0,086 m/bulan, sehingga debit air lindi di TPA Talang Gulo Lama adalah 249,4 m3/hari atau 0,0029 m3/s. Dari hasil analisis sampel lindi TPA Talang Gulo Lama, diketahui bahwa kualitas parameter  COD, BOD, dan TSS adalah masing-masing 2.406 mg/L, 1.046 mg/L, dan  440 mg/L. Dengan menggunakan proses pengolahan Anaerobic Baffled Reactor persentase penyisihan tiap parameter dapat mencapai 80% dan pengolahan menggunakan Aerated Lagoon persentase penyisihan hingga 90%. Sehingga efluen IPAL menjadi 48,12 mg/L (COD); 30,93 mg/L (BOD); 8,8 mg/L (TSS) dan telah memenuhi kriteria baku mutu menurut Peraturan Menteri Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan RI Nomor 59 Tahun 2016.
Gender diversity and governance: Analysis of Italian listed companies
Authors: Sicoli Graziella , Bronzetti Giovanni , Ippolito Dominga , Leonetti Giada
Published: August 2020

In recent years, many countries have adopted different legislative and self-regulatory initiatives to be able to tackle the problem of the underrepresentation of women on boards. Also, Italy with Law No. 120/2011 introduced the gender issue adopting the normative that 1/3 of the elected members would be women. In this job, a primary aim was to study over the period 2016/2018 the impact of female presence on boards of 50 companies listed on the Italian Stock Exchange. In depth, our results confirm that Italian Law has produced significant effects on the composition of the corporate board. The result of our study shows that women positively influence corporate performance, this is perfectly in line with the literature on gender diversity. The contribution of the work is that the empirical study conducted on the 50 companies listed on the Milan Stock Exchange allows confirming what has been claimed in the literature and that is the importance of the female presence on the boards. An immediate reading of the data allows us to confirm that the female presence in corporate governance has a positive impact on corporate performance and productivity.
Secuencia didáctica como mediación pedagógica para la promoción de la lectura crítica en estudiantes de grado 8° de una Institución Educativa del municipio de Manizales – Colombia
Authors: Posada Betancur1 Efraín Antonio
Published: August 2020

Este estudio se orientó con el propósito de promover la lectura crítica, a través de los textos literarios como mediación pedagógica en estudiantes de grado 8° de una institución educativa de la ciudad de Manizales, enmarcado en un enfoque cualitativo con un alcance descriptivo y un diseño metodológico que corresponde al estudio de caso.

Los resultados evidencian que la secuencia didáctica diseñada, acerca a los estudiantes a textos literarios, posibilitando la lectura crítica y permitiendo contrastar los niveles lectores iniciales y los avances de los estudiantes mediante el análisis de categorías como identificación de ideas, inferencias, juicios y confrontación de conclusiones, además de mejorar la capacidad de comprender los significados implícitos y realizar las deducciones necesarias para comprender a cabalidad diferentes textos.
ENTRE ENGELS E OS DIAS ATUAIS: ABORDAGEM CRÍTICA SOBRE AS CONDIÇÕES DE SAÚDE DA CLASSE TRABALHADORA NO BRASIL
Authors: Simão Luziane Dias , Carnut Leonardo , Mendes Áquilas
Published: August 2020

Trata-se de uma abordagem sobre as condições de saúde da classe trabalhadora no Brasil no capitalismo contemporâneo ancorada na perspectiva marxista. Para isto, este estudo utiliza duas etapas. A primeira resgata a análise de Engels sobre as condições de saúde da classe trabalhadora na Inglaterra de 1845, ressaltando a relação entre trabalho-adoecimento. A segunda revisa artigos científicos no portal SIBI-USP que versam sobre o assunto atualmente. Após isto, elaborou-se uma análise das afinidades-antagonismos entre Engels e a atualidade. Por fim, mais que um acontecimento sócio-histórico restrito ao passado, o “assassinato” da classe trabalhadora persiste com outras características nos dias atuais.
MUDANÇAS POLÍTICAS E INSTITUCIONAIS NA CRISE DA NOVA REPÚBLICA: RUMO A UMA NOVA INSTITUCIONALIDADE POLÍTICA
Authors: Maciel David
Published: August 2020

O processo de democratização pós-Ditadura Militar que instituiu a chamada Nova República não aboliu, mas apenas reformou a autocracia burguesa, pois manteve “atualizados” no interior da institucionalidade democrática elementos de caráter autoritário e fascista herdados do período anterior. Ao longo dos anos 90 e 2000, a aplicação do neoliberalismo impôs novas limitações a esta democracia já restringida, relacionadas à anulação dos controles democráticos sobre a movimentação do capital, as chamadas “reformas neoliberais”. Porém, apesar do caráter limitado da democracia vigente no país, a partir de 2011 começa uma escalada repressiva e autoritária que se inicia com uma crescente criminalização dos movimentos sociais e intensificação da repressão política, se desdobra num golpe de Estado em 2016 e avança com o aprofundamento do programa neoliberal e com modificações políticas e legais que sugerem estar em curso a transição para uma nova institucionalidade politica, fortalecendo os elementos autoritários e fascistas da autocracia burguesa em detrimento dos elementos democráticos, colocando em crise a Nova República.
Trombosis Venosa Cerebral Asociado a Infección por el Virus de la Inmunodeficiencia Humana (VIH)
Authors: Calvopina Manuel
Published: August 2020

Trombosis es la presencia de un coagulo dentro de un vaso sanguíneo. La infección por el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH) y el síndrome de inmunodeficiencia adquirida (SIDA) predisponen un estado protrombótico, generalmente con trombosis venosa periférica en miembros inferiores. Presentamos el caso de un hombre de 29 años de edad VIH-positivo, con linfocitos T CD4 de 467 cel/mm3, sin tratamiento antirretroviral. Hospitalizado por cefalea holocraneana intensa e inestabilidad de la marcha. En la exploración neurológica presenta paraparesia de predominio braquiocrural e hiperreflexia derecha, además de la ataxia. Los exámenes de laboratorio reportan negativos para tuberculosis, criptococosis y toxoplasmosis. La angio-resonancia magnética muestra trombosis cerebral del seno venoso izquierdo. Es tratado con heparina 60 mg vía subcutánea cada 12 horas. A los 15 días se evidencia mejoría clínica y se decide alta con warfarina 5 mg vía oral/día y terapia antirretroviral con abacavir, lamivudina, lopinavir y ritonavir. En el control de 30 días presenta tinnitus e hipoacusia bilateral, mejoría de la marcha, persiste hiperreflexia en miembros inferiores e incoordinación de movimientos horizonto-rotatorio lateralizado a la izquierda; en la RM se observa vestigios de trombos. Esta asociación trombosis venosa cerebral y VIH es rara en la literatura mundial y no ha sido reportada en Ecuador.
Alta prevalencia de infecciones asintomáticas de malaria en la frontera Ecuador Colombia
Authors: Saenz Fabian
Published: August 2020

La malaria es una enfermedad que afecta a las zonas tropicales del mundo, siendo un importante problema de salud pública. En los últimos 18 años la incidencia en Ecuador ha disminuido, lo que lo ubicó entre los países con capacidad de eliminar la malaria hasta el 2020. Sin embargo, a partir del 2015 se ha presentado un incremento en el número de casos afectando principalmente a la población más vulnerable de las áreas fronterizas del país. La presencia de infecciones asintomáticas, las infecciones sub microscópicas y asintomáticas constituyen un problema para la eliminación de la enfermedad. En este trabajo se estudió la epidemiología de la malaria en las comunidades del norte de la provincia de Esmeraldas, fronterizas con Colombia, con muestras sanguíneas del 2017 y se aplicó una encuesta epidemiológica de conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas de malaria (CAP) a los jefes de familia. La prevalencia total de malaria en las zonas de estudio obtenida mediante técnicas moleculares fue de 5.83%. Todas las infecciones fueron asintomáticas. La población encuestada presentó un conocimiento básico respecto a la malaria, pero la falta de prácticas para prevenir la malaria es un factor importante que podría dificultar la eliminación de la malaria. Este estudio proporciona información sobre el estado de la malaria en las comunidades de estudio del norte de Esmeraldas que facilitará a la formulación de nuevas estrategias para el control y prevención de la enfermedad.
Acute and Subacute Oral Toxicity Studies of the Aqueous Extract from the Stem Bark of Ricinodendron Rautanenii Schinz (Euphorbiaceae) in Wistar Rats
Authors: Wanche Kojom Jacquy Joyce , Nguemfo Edwige Laure , Tchamadeu Marie-Claire , Zangueu Calvin Bogning , Lappa Edwige Laure , Sonfack Christelle Stéphanie , Dongmo Alain Bertrand
Published: August 2020

Ricinodendron rautanenii is a plant, used in traditional medecine to treat fever, eczema, back pain, cancer and stomacal disorders. This work was carried out to evaluate the safety of the aqueous extract from the stem bark of Ricinodendron rautanenii by determining its potential toxicity after acute and subacute administration in Wistar rats. In Acute toxicity assay, the animals received the extract at the single dose of 5000 mg/Kg and were observed during 48h for mortality and any toxicity manifestations. General behavior, adverse effects and mortality were determined for up to 14 days post treatment. In subacute toxicity assay, extract was given orally to rats at doses of 6, 20, 40 and 80 mg/kg/day for 28 days respectively. Animal body weight, water and food intake, biochemical and hematological parameters were determined. Liver and kidney were examined histologically for any signs of organ damage. No behavioral changes or mortality were recorded in the treated groups. No significant hematological changes were observed in the both sex. The biochemical analysis indicated a significant increase of high density lipoprotein levels in both male and female rats. Histopathological analysis of the liver and kidney did not show any observable cellular damages. The overall finding of this study suggest that, extract of Ricinodendron rautanenii did not cause any death up to a dose of 5000 mg/kg and can be considered non-toxic. Biochemical and histological studies of the extract did not revealed major signs in subacute toxicity.
Efek Penekanan Dan Pemanasan Pada Proses Pembriketan Biomassa Hasil Torefaksi Terhadap Kualitas Briket
Authors: Hasan Ahmad Al Ghozali , Amrul Amrul , Irsyad M
Published: August 2020

Torefaction is one method of utilizing biomass waste into fuel through a thermal process that takesplace at atmospheric pressure with a temperature range of 200-350 ℃ to a solid quality fuelequivalent to sub-bituminous coal. Densification aims to increase biomass mass density. Thecombination of densification and torrefaction is an attractive process option to get high qualitybriquette and pellet fuel. Making briquettes with the hot printing method is able to eliminate theadhesive material so that the process of making briquettes is faster, direct briquettes can be usedwithout a drying process and are able to maintain the calorific value of raw materials. The purposeof this study is to examine the effect of suppression and heating on the briquetting process oftorefaction results on the quality of briquettes based on the physical properties of the drop test,water resistance, combustion temperature and length of combustion. The best quality briquettesfound were 8 tons of briquettes with a temperature of 150 ℃, where the briquette drop test did notlose much material. In water resistance testing, the water absorbed in 8 ton briquettes withtemperature of 150 ℃ is quite low, and when testing the combustion of briquettes is also quite good.Keywords : Torefaction, densification, briquettes, drop test, water resistant, combustion
Pemanfaatan Informasi Spasial Berbasis SIG untuk Pemetaan Tingkat Kerawanan Longsor di Kabupaten Bandung Barat, Jawa Barat
Authors: Hardianto Arnas , Winardi Denta , Rusdiana Deamasari Dwi , Putri Aryka Claudia Eka , Ananda Febriyan , Devitasari  , Djarwoatmodjo Faturrahman Saleh , Yustika Felia , Gustav Febryan
Published: August 2020

Provinsi Jawa Barat merupakan daerah dengan dominasi perbukitan sehingga sering terjadi peristiwa tanah longsor pada lereng yang menutupi badan jalan, terutama di musim hujan sehingga menambah beban lereng dan lapisan tanah mengalami penurunan kuat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memetakan tingkat kerawanan bencana tanah longsor di Kabupaten Bandung Barat, Jawa Barat dengan memanfaatkan informasi spasial berbasis SIG sehingga dapat menjadi acuan dalam melakukan mitigasi bencana tanah longsor. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode overlay di mana setiap parameter diberi skor masing-masing dan kemudian dilakukan pembobotan. Dari hasil pembobotan ini kemudian diperoleh tingkat kerawanan bencana tanah longsor pada daerah penelitian. Adapun parameter yang digunakan yaitu peta tutupan lahan, peta jenis tanah, peta kemiringan lereng, peta curah hujan dan peta jenis batuan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa daerah Kabupaten Bandung Barat memiliki kerawanan terjadinya tanah longsor dengan tingkat rendah, sedang, tinggi dan sangat tinggi. Untuk tingkat kerawanan longsor rendah terdapat pada 4 kecamatan, kerawanan longsor sedang pada 7 kecamatan, kerawanan longsor tinggi pada 12 kecamatan, dan kerawanan longsor sangat tinggi pada 3 kecamatan
Analisis Index Overlay Untuk Pemetaan Kawasan Berpotensi Banjir di Gowa, Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan
Authors: Pratama Tectona Putra Epriyan , Supardi  , Prihadita Winona Putri , Yuliatama Vivi Putri , Ramadhani Sebrina Putri , Safitri Wulan , Syifa Hendun Naura
Published: August 2020

Pada awal tahun 2019 Kabupaten Gowa dilanda bencana banjir yang menelan korban jiwa, akibat dari hujan dengan intensitas tinggi yang terus melanda kabupaten ini. Berdasarkan hal tersebut maka penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui kawasan rawan banjir pada Kabupaten Gowa, Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan dan mengantisipasi dampak dari bencana banjir, baik untuk respons darurat, pemulihan setelah bencana, penetapan strategi untuk mitigasi bencana, serta perancangan penggunaan lahan yang dapat menyimpan air dan menggabungkannya dengan pembangunan berkelanjutan. Dalam penentuan parameter banjir digunakan metode Analisis Weighted Scorring pada Data curah hujan rata-rata bulanan tahun 2012-2019, DEM SRTM wilayah Kabupaten Gowa, Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan, dan peta wilayah Kabupaten Gowa, Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan, yang kemudian dapat digunakan untuk menghitung, mengetahui dan menentukan tingkatan serta parameter-parameter kerentanan banjir serta dapat dilakukan analisis untuk menentukan tingkat kerawanan banjir yang menghasilkan model klasifikasi tingkat kerawanan banjir. Sehingga akan dihasilkan peta mengenai potensi bencana banjir pada wilayah penelitian.  Di mana hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa daerah Gowa memiliki kelas lereng datar, dengan kelas drainase buruk- sangat buruk, kemudian tutupan lahan merupakan sawah dan juga pemukiman dengan curah hujan tahunan sebesar 2000-2900 mm/thn.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI MINAT PEMBELIAN ULANG KONSUMEN PADA TOKO RITEL
Authors: Bahruzen Muhammad , D Dian Komarsyah , Nugraha Prasetya
Published: August 2020

The purpose of this study is determining the influence of location, quality of service, product completeness, and price towards consumer repurchase interest. The populations are consumers Surya Gemilang Store with 100 respondents, using questionnaire for collecting data. The technique of this research is purposive sampling. Analyzed by using multiple linear regression. The result shows that partially two independent variables, quality of service (X2) and price (X4) have a significant influence on consumer repurchase interest of Surya Gemilang Store. However, the location (X1) and product completeness (X3) has no significant effect on consumer repurchase interest. Simultaneously, location (X1), quality of service (X2), product completeness (X3), and price (X4) have a significant influence on consumer repurchase intention (Y). Conclusion: The quality of service and price have a significant influence on consumer repurchase interest in Surya Gemilang Store.

 

ABSTRAK

 Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh lokasi, kualitas pelayanan, kelengkapan produk, dan harga terhadap minat pembelian ulang konsumen pada toko ritel. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 100 responden konsumen Toko Surya Gemilang yang ditentukan dengan purposive sampling, dengan teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji t, uji F, dan regresi linier berganda. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial, hanya variabel kualitas pelayanan dan harga yang memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap minat pembelian ulang konsumen. Namun, secara simultan, keempat variabel, yakni lokasi, kualitas pelayanan, kelengkapan produk, dan harga menunjukkan pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap minat pembelian ulang konsumen pada toko ritel. Adanya kesesuaian antara performa dari produk atau jasa (pelayanan) yang ditawarkan, dan jumlah alokasi daya beli konsumen terhadap suatu produk yang ditentukan oleh harga, lebih mendorong minat konsumen untuk melakukan pembelian kembali di waktu yang akan datang. Sehingga, harga dan kualitas pelayanan dapat membangun keunggulan kompetitif bagi toko ritel untuk bersaing, dan mendorong konsumen untuk melakukan pembelian ulang.
Identifikasi Aplikasi Penggunaan Cyber Extension sebagai Sumber Informasi Penyuluh dalam Adopsi Teknologi Pakan
Authors: Abdullah Agustina , Jamila Jamila , A Amidah , Amrullah Amrullah , B Syahdar , Ibrahim Hilda
Published: August 2020

Sektor peternakan  memiliki peranan penting dalam mendongkrak perekonomian Indonesia agar bisa tumbuh dengan cepat. Oleh karena itu, proses pembangunan peternakan dalam penggunaan teknologi tidak bisa dikesampingkan, apalagi di era digital saat ini yang hampir semua sektor mengusung revolusi industri 4.0 (industri digital).  Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengindentifikasi kapasitas penyuluh dalam aplikasi penggunaan cyber extension sebagai sumber informasi penyuluhan untuk adopsi teknologi pakan sapi potong. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Kabupaten Bulukumba Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan.  Sumber data penelitian dikumpulkan dengan melakukan survei atau wawancara kepada penyuluh dengan kuesioner, focus group discussion, serta wawancara secara mendalam (indepth study) kepada beberapa informan kunci. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa aplikasi cyber extension belum tersosialisasi dengan baik ke penyuluh, dan tidak didukung dengan  fasilitas laptop.  Penyuluh yang tanggap menggunakan fasilitas pribadi seperti laptop (bagi yang memiliki laptop) menggunakan  laptop untuk mendapatkan informasi materi penyuluhan tentang teknologi  pakan.  Peternak akan lebih mudah memahami, menarik, dan mengadopsi jika penyuluhan dilakukan dengan  gambaran tentang bahan pakan ternak, bagaimana mengolah pakan yang tersedia di wilayah melalui  gambar, dan mau mengikuti anjuran penyuluh karena peternak dapat melihat bukti walaupun hanya melalui tayangan-tayangan yang diperlihatkan penyuluh.  Cara lain yang digunakan penyuluh untuk meningkatkan adopsi teknologi pakan dengan fasilitas yang minim yaitu berkolaborasi  dengan formulator sales untuk melakukan penyuluhan dengan target penyuluhan yang hendak dicapai adalah peningkatan adopsi teknologi pakan.
Penerapan Teknologi Jarwo Super pada Usahatani Padi Sawah di Kabupaten Pesawaran Provinsi Lampung
Authors: Slameto Slameto , Lasmono Agung
Published: August 2020

Pemerintah terus berupaya meningkatkan produksi pangan khususnya beras melalui penciptaan inovasi teknologi. Salah satu inovasi dari Badan Litbang Pertanian adalah teknologi Jarwo Super. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis penerapan teknologi Jarwo Super pada usahatani padi sawah di Kabupaten Pesawaran, Lampung. Metode kajian berupa observasi terhadap bagian pelaksanaan program penerapan inovasi teknologi Jarwo Super 1000 ha tahun 2017. Lokasi kajian sesuai dengan program pengembangan Jarwo Super (200 ha) di sentra produksi padi sawah di Kabupaten Pesawaran, Lampung. Waktu penelitian pada musim tanam kedua (Juli-Agustus s/d Nopember-Desember) tahun 2017. Data yang diamati meliputi keragaan produksi padi dan tanggapan para petani terhadap inovasi Jarwo Super. Analisis dilakukan secara deskriptif. Hasil kajian menunjukkan implementasi teknologi  Jarwo Super masih memberikan hasil produksi padi yang cukup bervariasi 4-8 ton/ha dengan rata-rata 6,5 ton/ha. Tanggapan petani bahwa kebaharuan inovasi berupa adanya penekanan penggunaan saprodi bersifat organik (biodekomposer, pestisida nabati, pupuk organik). Menurut petani apabila diterapkan sesuai prosedur maka inovasi teknologi jajar legowo super sangat prospektif meningkatkan produksi dan pendapatan usahatani padi.

Kata Kunci:  inovasi teknologi, jarwo super, padi sawah, produksi
Penerapan Teknologi Pengelolaan Tanaman Terpadu (PTT) pada Usahatani Padi Sawah di Desa Sukaresmi Kabupaten Bogor
Authors: Iskandar Elvira , Sawitri Budi , Suryani Suryani
Published: August 2020

Pengelolaan Tanaman Terpadu (PTT) padi sawah adalah suatu pendekatan inovatif dan dinamis dalam upaya meningkatkan produksi dan pendapatan petani. Penerapan PTT diharapkan dapat menghasilkan gabah dengan kualitas tinggi, penggunaan teknologi yang tepat, biaya usahatani padi berkurang, kesehatan dan kelestarian lingkungan usahatani dan lingkungan kehidupan menjadi terjaga. Komponen teknologi yang diterapkan dalam PTT dikelompokkan kedalam teknologi dasar dan pilihan. Komponen teknologi dasar sangat dianjurkan untuk diterapkan di semua lokasi padi sawah. Penerapan komponen pilihan disesuaikan dengan kondisi, kemauan, dan kemampuan petani setempat. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengkaji penerapan komponen teknologi PTT oleh petani padi sawah. Penelitian dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode survey pada 30 orang petani di Desa Sukaresmi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tidak seluruh komponen teknologi telah diterapkan dengan baik oleh petani. Komponen yang paling tinggi diterapkan oleh petani adalah teknologi panen dan pascapanen, sedangkan komponen dengan tingkat penerapan terendah adalah pengaturan populasi tanaman. Pengalaman berusahatani dan akses informasi petani merupakan faktor yang berhubungan nyata dengan tingkat penerapan teknologi PTT pada usahatani. Sumber informasi utama petani dalam penerapan teknologi PTT adalah informasi yang diberikan penyuluh, sedangkan kemampuan petani dalam mengakses informasi secara mandiri berada dalam kategori rendah. Dalam upaya memperluas penerapan teknologi PTT di Desa Sukaresmi, perlu pengembangan peran penyuluh dalam memberikan informasi dan memfasilitasi petani terhadap perubahan.
MENGIDENTIFIKASI DAMPAK EKSTRADISI TERHADAP PEREKONOMIAN INDONESIA
Authors: Christanto Alvon
Published: August 2020

Extradition is one of the measures undertaken to demonstrate the ability of a country to optimize law enforcement upon the citizen committing criminal offense. Some issues in extradition discussed are (1) no arrangement(i) no arrangement regarding the deadline required to complete an extradition process, (ii) the extradition process in Indonesia has failed to reflect the government's intentionto optimizelaw enforcement measures. To note, optimal law enforcement activities will provide a state of political stability, prevent economic decline and or unstable circumstances, and the main objective is to maximize social welfare. The author usednormative juridical methods of research conducted by using the data and information contained in the legislation and literature. The conclusionwas drawndeductivelyusing coherentcriterium of truth. By dissectingthe rules on extradition of which is the basis of the promulgationof the extradition law, it is expected to createa regulation that prioritizes the welfare of the people of Indonesia. In addition, in conducting extradition, Government shouldbe stricts, but maintaininga good bargaining position beneficial forits side.
Turistlerin Sağlıklı Beslenme ve Diyet Danışmanlığı Hizmeti Alma Motivasyonuyla Gerçekleştirdikleri Turizm Hareketlerinde Çekici ve İtici Faktörler: Sosyal Medya Destekli Bir Araştırma
Authors: Dülgaroğlu Oğuzhan , Mercan Şefik Okan , Barboroz Merve , Avcıkurt Cevdet
Published: August 2020

Turizm faaliyetlerinin çeşitlenmesiyle birlikte günümüzde turistlerin destinasyonlara farklı motivasyonlarla seyahat ettikleri bilinmektedir. Bu araştırmada sağlıklı beslenme ve diyet danışmanlığı hizmeti almak için şehir dışından Çanakkale’ye gelen hastaların, bu destinasyonu seyahatlerinde etkili olan itici ve çekici faktörlerin açığa çıkarılması amaçlanmıştır. Ayrıca hastaların; sağlıklı beslenme ve diyet danışmanlığı hizmeti alma sebepleri, bu hizmeti alacakları diyetisyende aradıkları özellikler ve bu hizmeti almak için şehir dışındaki bir diyetisyeni tercih etmelerinde etkili olan faktörler incelenmiştir. Veriler, nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden biri olan mülakat yöntemiyle toplanmış ve içerik analizi yöntemiyle analiz edilmiştir. Yapılan analiz sonucunda, hastaların sağlıklı beslenme ve diyet danışmanlığı hizmeti alma motivasyonuyla gerçekleştirdikleri turizm hareketlerindeki çekici, itici ve bu konuya ilişkin incelenen diğer faktörler saptanmıştır. Hastaların bu kapsamda gerçekleştirdikleri seyahatlerde tespit edilen çekici faktörler; “olumlu referanslar, kaliteli diyet hizmeti alma ihtiyacı, teknolojik olanaklar, özel sunulan olanaklar, bulunulan destinasyondaki olanaksızlıklar, daha uygun seans ücreti ve kurumun jeopolitik konumu” olarak tespit edilmiştir. Hastaların bu kapsamda gerçekleştirdikleri seyahatlerde tespit edilen itici faktörler ise; “diyetisyenin olumlu imajı, çevreye daha çekici görünme ihtiyacı, çevreden gelen kilo verme baskısı, sağlıklı olma ihtiyacı, özgüven kazanma, sağlıklı beslenme ihtiyacı, ebeveynliğe hazırlık ve yaşlanma hissini yenme” olarak tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca çalışmada, elde edilen tüm bulgulara paralel olarak çeşitli öneriler de sunulmuştur.
Destinasyon Deneyimi ve Sadakati Arasındaki İlişkide Destinasyon Aidiyetinin Aracı Rolü
Authors: Türkeri İlker
Published: August 2020

Bu çalışmanın amacı satın alma davranışlarındaki tutarlılığı ifade etmek için kullanılan sadakat kavramı ile turistlerin ziyaret ettikleri destinasyonda edindikleri deneyim arasındaki ilişkiyi aidiyet kapsamında ortaya koymaktır. Bu amaçla, destinasyonları tekrar ziyaret eden ve aynı zamanda ziyaret ettikleri destinasyonları başkalarına tavsiye ederek destinasyonların pazarlanmasını kolaylaştıran turistlerin destinasyon sadakati oluşum sürecine doğrudan ve dolaylı etki eden değişkenler bir model kapsamında incelenmiştir. Kurulan yapısal eşitlik modelinde destinasyon deneyiminin ve destinasyon aidiyetinin destinasyon sadakati üzerindeki etkileri yol analizi çizilerek test edilmiştir. Analiz için kullanılan veriler Fethiye’yi ziyaret eden 395 turistten anket tekniği kullanılarak elde edilmiştir. Araştırma sonuçları, destinasyon deneyiminin sadakat üzerinde etkili olduğunu ve bu ilişkiye destinasyon aidiyetinin aracılık ettiğini göstermektedir.
Alev Çalısı (Photinia x fraseri Dress. ‘Red Robin’)’nın Farklı Saksı ve Yetiştirme Ortamlarında Fidan Büyüme Özelliklerinin Belirlenmesi
Authors: ÇETİNER Sena , ZENCİRKIRAN Murat
Published: August 2020

Alev Çalısı Photinia x fraseri ‘Red Robin’; yaprak, çiçek ve meyve özellikleri bakımından ön planda olan, fonksiyonel ve estetik açıdan çeşitli kullanım alanlarına sahip, mevsimsel renklenmesiyle dikkat çeken peyzaj değeri yüksek peyzaj bitkilerinden birisidir. Alev çalısı (Photinia x fraseri Dress. ‘Red Robin’)’nın farklı yetiştirme ortamları ve kap büyüklüklerinde fidan büyüme özelliklerinin belirlenmesi için gerçekleştirilen bu çalışmada, fidan gelişme özellikleri bakımından 3 lt’lik saksılarda yetiştiricilik yapılması daha etkili olarak bulunmuştur. Çalışma kapsamında değerlendirilen yetiştirme ortamlarından, 1. (Hindistan cevizi tozu (%10), pomza (%20), bahçe toprağı (%30), yaprak çürüntüsü (çam ibresi-%40)) ve 5. (Hindistan cevizi tozu (%20), pomza (%20), bahçe toprağı (%40), yaprak çürüntüsü (çam ibresi-%20)) ortamın fidan gelişme özelliklerine yapmış oldukları olumlu katkının yanı sıra çevreyle barışık, ucuz ve kolay temin edilebilir materyalleri içermesi nedeniyle içerisinde torf bulunan yetiştirme ortamlarına alternatif yetiştirme ortamı olarak kullanılabileceği uygun bulunmuştur.