bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Criterion and Construct Validity and Reliability of the Pediatric IV Difficulty Score
Authors: Hartman Jane H. , Bena James F. , Morrison Shannon L. , Albert Nancy M.
Published: September 2020

Highlights

Background: In pediatric patients, intravenous placement success may be related to predetermined vascular access difficulty. The study purpose was to examine validity and reliability of the 6-item Pediatric Intravenous Difficulty Score.

Methods: We determined if a tool that assesses pediatric intravenous difficulty was associated with clinical outcomes of peripheral attempts (criterion validity), hypotheses regarding patients’ age, race, and medical diagnosis (construct validity), and reliability of difficulty levels.

Results: In 596 episodes of peripheral intravenous attempts, first-attempt success, overall success, and number of staff attempting access were associated with level of intravenous access difficulty by tool score. The tool met hypothesized construct validity criteria, and in multivariable modeling, the tool was reliable based on difficulty levels of 2 user groups.

Conclusions: The 6-item Pediatric Intravenous Difficulty Score has criterion and construct validity and is reliable over time among clinicians with different levels of expertise in peripheral vascular access.
Quantitative evaluation of implemented interproximal enamel reduction during aligner therapy:
Authors: Kalemaj Zamira , Levrini Luca
Published: September 2020

Objectives

To investigate the correspondence between programmed interproximal reduction (p-IPR) and implemented interproximal reduction (i-IPR) in an everyday-practice scenario. The secondary objective was to estimate factors that might influence i-IPR to make the process more efficient.

Materials and Methods

Fifty patients treated with aligner therapy by six orthodontists were included in this prospective observational study. Impressions were taken at the beginning of treatment and after the first set of aligners. Data on p-IPR, i-IPR and technical aspects of IPR were gathered for 464 teeth. Statistical analyses included the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, Kruskal-Wallis, and multilevel mixed regression.

Results

Mean difference between p-IPR and i-IPR was 0.15 mm (SD: 0.14 mm; P = .0001), with lower canines showing the highest discrepancy. Use of burs and measuring gauges resulted in a smaller difference (respectively: coeff.: 0.09, P = .029; coeff.: −0.06, P = .013). IPR was performed more accurately on the mesial surface of teeth than on the distal surface. Round tripping before IPR resulted in a slightly more precise i-IPR compared to the previous alignment (coeff.: −0.021, P = .041).

Conclusions

Implemented IPR tends to be less than p-IPR, especially for lower canines and distal surfaces of teeth. Burs tend to provide more precise i-IPR, especially compared to manual strips; however, there is variation between the techniques. Using a measuring gauge tends to increase the precision of i-iPR. As several factors influence the implementation of IPR, particular attention must be paid during the procedure to maximize its precision.
Primary Care Diabetes Fellowship Programs: Developing National Standards
Authors: Shubrook Jay H. , Ramirez Beatriz Francesca , Healy Amber M. , Salzberg Lenard , Ahmed Sumera , Feinberg Howard , Schutta Mark , Schwartz Frank L. , Low Wang Cecilia C.
Published: September 2020

The rapid and constant increase in the number of people living with diabetes has outstripped the capacity of specialists to fully address this chronic disease alone. Furthermore, although most people with diabetes are treated in the primary care setting, most primary care providers feel under-prepared and under-resourced to fully address the needs of their patients with diabetes. Addressing this care gap will require a multifaceted approach centering on primary care training in diabetes and its complications. One-year diabetology fellowship programs are well situated to provide this training. Previous research has shown that the higher the diabetes-specific volume of patients seeing a primary care physician was, the better the quality outcomes were across six quality indicators (eye examinations, LDL cholesterol testing, A1C testing, prescriptions for ACE inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers, prescriptions for statins, and emergency department visits for hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia). Primary care diabetes fellowships have existed for many years, but the number of fellowships and fellowship positions has recently grown dramatically. This article proposes a standardized curriculum for such programs and makes the case for increasing their number in the United States.
Melanophilin accelerates insulin granule fusion without predocking to the plasma membrane
Authors: Admin Ada , Wang Hao , Mizuno Kouichi , Takahashi Noriko , Kobayashi Eri , Shirakawa Jun , Terauchi Yasuo , Kasai Haruo , Okunishi Katsuhide , Izumi Tetsuro
Published: September 2020

Direct observation of fluorescence-labeled
secretory granule exocytosis in living pancreatic β cells has revealed
heterogeneous prefusion behaviors: some granules dwell beneath the plasma
membrane before fusion, while others fuse immediately once they are recruited
to the plasma membrane. Although the former mode seems to follow sequential
docking-priming-fusion steps as found in synaptic vesicle exocytosis, the
latter mode, which is unique to secretory granule exocytosis, has not been
explored well. Here, we show that melanophilin, one of the effectors of the
monomeric GTPase Rab27 on the granule membrane, is involved in such an
accelerated mode of exocytosis. Both melanophilin-mutated leaden mouse and melanophilin-downregulated human pancreatic β
cells exhibit impaired glucose-stimulated insulin secretion, with a specific
reduction in fusion events that bypass stable docking to the plasma membrane. Upon
stimulus-induced [Ca2+]i
rise, melanophilin mediates this type of fusion by dissociating granules from
myosin-Va and actin in the actin cortex and by associating them with a fusion-competent,
open form of syntaxin-4 on the plasma membrane. These findings provide the
hitherto unknown mechanism to support sustainable exocytosis by which granules
are recruited from the cell interior and fuse promptly without stable
predocking to the plasma membrane.
Potentiation of Rocuronium Bromide by Lithium Carbonate: A Case Report
Authors: Kishimoto Naotaka , Yoshikawa Hiroyuki , Seo Kenji
Published: September 2020

Lithium carbonate is a medication used for the management of various mental disorders. The present report describes a case of prolongation of rocuronium bromide in a patient concurrently taking lithium carbonate. A 64-year-old woman was scheduled to undergo cystectomy under general anesthesia. The patient took lithium carbonate (600 mg/d) for treatment of bipolar affective disorder. General anesthesia was induced with propofol, fentanyl, remifentanil, and sevoflurane. After loss of consciousness, rocuronium bromide (50 mg) was administered, and the trachea was intubated. Approximately 1 hour after the administration of rocuronium, the degree of residual muscle relaxant was evaluated using a nerve stimulation device. No muscle contraction occurred with train-of-four (TOF) stimulation. Following administration of sugammadex (200 mg) the TOF ratio increased to 95%. The ionic size of lithium is similar to that of sodium; therefore, lithium is transported into the cell with sodium. The resting membrane potential decreases, leading to a reduction in the height of the action potential. Thus, the effect of the remaining lithium may have been superimposed on the rocuronium neuromuscular blockade. Evaluation with a nerve stimulation device in patients taking lithium is crucial before extubation because of the risk of rocuronium potentiation.
Effects of Stellate Ganglion Blockade on Muscle Blood Flow During Hypercapnia
Authors: Ichinohe Tatsuya , Akiike Yui , Saito Natsuki , Koike Masato , Koshika Kyotaro , Matsuura Nobuyuki
Published: September 2020

This study investigated the effects of a unilateral stellate ganglion block (SGB) on ipsilateral and contralateral masseter muscle blood flow during permissive hypercapnia. Eight male Japanese white rabbits were anesthetized with isoflurane. Observed variables included heart rate (HR), blood pressure (BP), left common carotid artery blood flow (LCBF), left and right masseter muscle tissue blood flow (LMBF and RMBF), and left femoral quadriceps muscle tissue blood flow (LQBF). Variable measurements were taken at a baseline end-tidal carbon dioxide tension (EtCO2) of 40 mm Hg and repeated at an elevated EtCO2 of 60 mm Hg prior to and after administration of a left SGB. HR decreased, while systolic BP was elevated during hypercapnia and after the SGB. LCBF increased during hypercapnia and after the SGB. LMBF and RMBF decreased to 75% and LQBF decreased to 60% of their respective baseline values during hypercapnia. After the SGB, LMBF was restored, reapproximating its baseline, but RMBF and LQBF further decreased to 55 and 45% of their respective baseline values. In conclusion, unilateral SGB restored the ipsilateral masseter muscle blood flow that had been reduced during hypercapnia. In contrast, the SGB exacerbated the hypercapnia-induced reduction in blood flows in the contralateral masseter muscle and the femoral quadriceps muscle.
Ultrasound-Guided Local Anesthetic Nerve Blocks in a Forehead Flap Reconstructive Maxillofacial Procedure
Authors: Kojima Yuki , Furuse Kiichi , Murouchi Takeshi , Hirabayashi Kazuya , Kato Motoi , Oka Tatsuhiro
Published: September 2020

Head and neck reconstructive surgery involving tissue flaps is often complex requiring the development of an individualized anesthetic plan. The following case report describes the anesthetic management of an 87-year-old man considered at high risk for postoperative delirium due to advanced age and blindness undergoing general anesthesia for resection of squamous cell carcinoma of the right side of the nose and reconstructive surgery with a scalping forehead flap. Ultrasound-guided local anesthetic maxillary and supraorbital nerve blocks were successfully used perioperatively to reduce the need for alternative analgesics associated with higher risks of complications such as postoperative nausea, vomiting, and delirium.
A Case of Methemoglobinemia Thought to Have Been Caused by the Combined Use of Propitocaine and Nitroglycerin During General Anesthesia
Authors: Hojo Takayuki , Kimura Yukifumi , Ohiwa Daisuke , Fujisawa Toshiaki
Published: September 2020

This is a case report of methemoglobinemia presumably caused by the combined use of prilocaine (propitocaine) and nitroglycerin under general anesthesia. Methemoglobinemia is reportedly caused by the administration of prilocaine at a dose of ≥8 mg/kg. Moreover, ≥3 μg/kg/min of nitroglycerin can also trigger methemoglobinemia. In this patient, methemoglobinemia occurred despite neither drug having been administered at the aforementioned doses. Even if individual doses of drugs predisposed to causing methemoglobinemia are low, combined use may increase the risk of methemoglobinemia.
SEJARAH DAN STRUKTUR BANUA MENYALI DI BULELENG - BALI SEBAGAI SUMBER BELAJAR SEJARAH DI SMA
Authors: Heliana I Komang Edi
Published: September 2020

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui (1) Latar belakang empat desa yang memiliki sebuah ikatan membentuk suatu Banua Meyali, (2)  Hubungan sosial keagamaan empat desa sebagai pencerminan dari hubungan Banua Menyali, (3) Sejarah dan struktur Banua Menyali di Buleleng – Bali dapat digunakan sebagai sumber belajar sejarah di SMA. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian sejarah, sehingga langkah-langkah yang dilakukan adalah (1) Heuristik; (2) Kritik Sumber; (3) Interpretasi; (4) Historiografi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa, (1) Banua Menyali telah ada kira-kira dari tahun 1044-an, dilatarbelakangi seorang tokoh dari Desa Menyali bernama Jero Pasek Sakti Menyali melakukan persemedian di Pura Puncak Mangu (di daerah Desa Lemukih). Dan mendapatkan paica (anugrah) berupa Padi Berbuah Ketupat, dan Kapas Mebuah Kamen ; (2) Hubungan sosial keagamaan empat desa sebagai pencerminan dari hubungan Banua Menyali nampak pada aspek Ritual Bersama (Keagamaan),  Pelaksanaan Gotong Royong, dan aspek Pengaturan Sistem Perkawinan; (3) Banua Menyali di Buleleng – Bali dapat digunakan sebagai sumber belajar Sejarah di SMA karena mengandung nilai historis sebagai salah satu peninggalan sistem kemasyarakatan dari konsep Bali Aga  yang dapat dijadikan sumber belajar sejarah lokal di SMA.Kata Kunci: Banua Menyali, Pencerminan Hubungan Banua, dan Sebagai Sumber Belajar
MITOS DAN MEMORI MENGACA PADA STATUS JANDA DANYANG SARWITI DAN PENGARUHNYA DI NGANJUK
Authors: Siswanto Depy Tri Budi , Kusairi Latif
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui persepsi masyarakat Desa Banjardowo, Kec. Lengkong, Kab. Nganjuk, Jawa Timur terhadap status janda seumur hidup yang akan disandang oleh seorang wanita ketika wanita tersebut menjadi janda. Pengumpulan data diawali dengan studi pustaka dan dilanjutkan dengan wawancara, perekaman, observasi dan pencatatan. Hasil penelitinan ini menunjukan kepercayaan masyarakat yang tinggi terhadap Danyang Desa. “Danyang” adalah sebutan untuk seorang tokoh yang dipercaya sebagai pendiri perkampungan. “Danyang” Desa Banjardowo bernama Sarwiti. Kisah Sarwiti yang menjanda sampai akhir hidupnya menjadi pangkal kultur janda seumur hidup di Desa Banjardowo. Masyarakat Desa Banjardowo menganggap status janda seumur hidup ini adalah turunan dari sang “Danyang” dan akan terlaksana jika seorang wanita menjanda. Sarwiti dipercayai masih hidup hingga sekarang dan tinggal di tempat yang bernama Ngasgunting. Kata Kunci: Kampung Janda, Danyang, Masyarakat Banjardowo, Sarwiti
PURA SIWA SILA GATRA PADANG BULIA, SUKASADA, BULELENG, BALI (SEJARAH, STRUKTUR DAN FUNGSI SERTA POTENSINYA SEBAGAI SUMBER BELAJAR SEJARAH LOKAL DI SMA)
Authors: Bawa Komang Gede Arya
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui: (1) sejarah berdirinya Pura Siwa Sila Gatra di Desa Padang Bulia, Sukasada, Buleleng, Bali, (2) struktur dan fungsi Pura Siwa Sila Gatra, dan (3)potensi yang terdapat di Pura Siwa Sila Gatra di Padang Bulia yang dapat dijadikan sumber belajar sejarah di SMA. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu metode penelitin sejarah meliputi:(1) Pengumpulan data (heuristic) dengan Observasi, Wawancara, dan Studi dokumen. (2) Kritik Sumber. (3) Interpretasi dan (4) Historiografi. Hasil penelitian menujukkan bahwa: sejarah Pura Siwa Sila Gatra memiliki kaitan erat dengan ditaklukannya Tamblingan oleh Majapahit yang membuat masyarakat Tamblingan bermigrasi ke berbagai daerah. Struktur Pura Siwa Sila Gatra menggunakan konsep dwi mandala yaitu jeroan dan jaba sisi. Fungsi Pura Dalem Jawa yaitu (1) fungsi religius, (2) fungsi sosial, (3) fungsi ekonomi (4) fungsi hiburan, dan (5) fungsi pendidikan. Adapun potensi Pura Siwa Sila Gatra ialah aspek historis, aspek peninggalan meliputi pelinggih lontar, meru tumpang pitu, dan pendidikan karakter.Kata Kunci: Sejarah, Pura Siwa Sila Gatra, Sumber Belajar Sejarah
Pengenalan Sejarah Pada Anak Usia Dini dengan Metode Mendongeng
Authors: Hendriani Dita
Published: September 2020

Bercerita atau mendongeng merupakan warisan budaya yang sudah lama kita kenal, bahkan dijadikan sebagai kebiasaan atau tradisi bagi para orangtua untuk menidurkan anak-anaknya. Sebagian besar orang tua dan guru jarang mendongeng kepada anak karena kurangnya buku cerita yang sesuai perkembangan anak dan terbatasnya media pendukungnya. Pendampingan kepada orang tua dan guru dalam meningkatkan budaya membaca permulaan pada anak usia dini dilaksanakan KB Al Naba, Arjowinangun, Kota Malang pada tanggal 22 September 2019 dengan jumlah peserta 40 orang tua dan guru. Hasil monitoring adalah anak menjadi lebih tertarik untuk mendengarkan dongeng, lebih tertib dan tenang dalam proses belajar mengajar di KB Al Naba. Beberapa anak tertarik pada buku cerita dan bisa menceritakan cerita bergambar sendiri. Harapannya kegiatan pendampingan ini bisa dilaksanakan dalam skala yang lebih luas dengan materi yang lebih berkembang misalnya tentang cara membuat suara yang berbeda, ekspresi dalam mendongen serta Dongeng Sejarah dan Kisah Kepahlawanan Kata Kunci : dongeng, boneka tangan, buku cerita, sejarah, kisah pahlawan
Developing a Data Integrated COVID-19 Tracking System for Decision-Making and Public Use
Authors: Krusina Alexander , Chen Oscar , Otero Varela Lucia , Doktorchik Chelsea , Avati Vince , Knudsen Søren , Southern Danielle , Eastwood Cathy , Sharma Nishan , Williamson Tyler
Published: September 2020

IntroductionThe unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic unveiled a strong need for advanced and informative surveillance tools. The Centre for Health Informatics (CHI) at the University of Calgary took action to develop a surveillance dashboard, which would facilitate the education of the public, and answer critical questions posed by local and national government.

ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to create an interactive method of surveillance, or a “COVID-19 Tracker” for Canadian use. The Tracker offers user-friendly graphics characterizing various aspects of the current pandemic (e.g. case count, testing, hospitalizations, and policy interventions).

MethodsSix publicly available data sources were used, and were selected based on the frequency of updates, accuracy and types of data, and data presentation. The datasets have different levels of granularity for different provinces, which limits the information that we are able to show. Additionally, some datasets have missing entries, for which the “last observation carried forward” method was used. The website was created and hosted online, with a backend server, which is updated on a daily basis. The Tracker development followed an iterative process, as new figures were added to meet the changing needs of policy-makers.

ResultsThe resulting Tracker is a dashboard that visualizes real-time data, along with policy interventions from various countries, via user-friendly graphs with a hover option that reveals detailed information. The interactive features allow the user to customize the figures by jurisdiction, country/region, and the type of data shown. Data is displayed at the national and provincial level, as well as by health regions.

ConclusionsThe COVID-19 Tracker offers real-time, detailed, and interactive visualizations that have the potential to shape crucial decision-making and inform Albertans and Canadians of the current pandemic.
EFL teachers’ challenges in promoting learner autonomy in the 21st-century learning
Authors: Wiraningsih Putu , Santosa Made Hery
Published: September 2020

Teachers have a responsibility to help students become autonomous learners. However, in promoting learner autonomy, the teachers were faced with the challenges. This descriptive qualitative study aimed to describe the challenges in promoting learner autonomy in 21st-century learning faced by EFL teachers and their strategies. The data were collected through a semi-structured interview technique. Four qualified EFL junior high school teachers with at least five years of teaching experience in Singaraja Bali Indonesia were involved. The interview guideline was constructed based on the dimensions of policy constraints, institutional constraints, language teaching methodology, and learner's background. The interviews were transcribed and categorized into the table of identification based on the four dimensions. Finally, the data regarding the challenges and the strategies were interpreted, and the excerpts of the interview were provided.  The results show that the policy constraint identified in this study was due to the school zoning system. The institutional constraint was due to the unscheduled events. The language teaching methodology was due to the lack of knowledge of teaching strategy and different characteristics of students. Thus, in transforming the challenges into possibilities, some strategies were implemented, such as initiating activities, applying collaborative learning, and having good planning and time management.
Online backchannel as a formative assessment in improving writing skills
Authors: Prastikawati Entika Fani , Wiyaka Wiyaka , Adi AB Prabowo Kusumo
Published: September 2020

Technology integration in language assessment has been regarded as a common strategy in an educational setting. However, teachers need to adjust the perception and cogency of assessment in an online setting as well as the concept of formative assessment in online environments. This research aimed to investigate the students' perception of online backchannel implementation as a formative assessment in improving the students' writing skills in an English classroom. For this purpose, a mixed-method was applied with a closed-ended questionnaire distributed to 32 students and semi-structured interviews carried out to 24 students at the eighth-grade students of a state junior high school in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia. The collected data were then analyzed quantitatively using SPSS 23 and qualitatively. The findings revealed positive perceptions of online backchannel implementation as a formative assessment in improving their writing skills. They considered it a new and innovative process of an assessment that helped them get the maximum result of writing. Furthermore, students' motivation and confidence in writing were raised. This study's implication calls for the implementation of online backchannel in English class as a formative assessment during the writing process.
Konsep Ekonomi Ibnu Khaldun Dan Relevansinya Dengan Teori Ekonomi Modern (Studi Analisis Konsep Ekonomi Dalam Kitab Muqaddimah)
Authors: Henry Khairil
Published: September 2020

Ibn Khaldun is an Islamic scientist who through his book entitled "muqadimah" has become an intellectual bridge for the development of science. He has provided facilities for intellectual leap in scientific development. He has examined several problems and phenomena of life about society, history and economics that have never been studied by scientists before.He has introduced new scientific concepts with a high degree of originality and laid the foundations of thought and theory for subsequent scientists. Ibn Khaldun had become one of the earliest and most well-known theorists in sociology, history and economics. He has become the founder of a school of thought which is only worthy named after his own name. In the book of Muqaddimah, we can get Ibn Khaldun's method in explaining various economic problems and linking these economic problems with the verses contained in the Qur'an. This is evidence of his efforts to explain that various economic activities have actually been regulated in Islam. His thinking deserves to be a reference in studying especially economics which has always been dominated by Western scientists. Keywords: Ibn Khaldun, Muqaddimah, Economics
WARIA DAN MASYARAKAT DALAM INTERAKSI SOSIAL AGAMA DI YOGYAKARTA
Authors: HENDRAYANI MORALELY
Published: September 2020

Waria merupakan pria yang berprilaku dan berpakaian seperti wanita, alam kehidupan sekarang ini kita melihat bahwa waria itu ada di dalam kehidupan bermasyarakat. Dalam kehidupan bermasyarakat waria terkadang merasa terasingkan, namun tidak di semua tempat, beberapa tempat di Indonesia sudah mulai ramah akan kehadiran waria salah satunya di Yogyakarta. Adapun penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif, instrumen penelitian dengan menggunakan wawancara, observasi, dokumentasi, yang mana hasil penelitian dari waria dan masyarakat dalam interaksi sosial agama di Yogyakarta bahwa masyarakat berinteraksi dengan waria dalam keseharian tanpa rasa memojokkan waria, dengan didasari bahwa semua manusia sama dan berhak berinteraksi dengan masyarakat lainnya, walaupun dalam agama mereka memang hanya ada jenis kelamin laki-laki dan perempuan tetapi tidak menghalangi masyarakat di Kota Gede Yogyakarta untuk berinteraksi dengan waria dan mengarahkan waria untuk kehidupan yang lebih baik, dari cara menghasilkan uang, hingga mengajak beribadah agar waria merasakan rasa saling memili dengan masyarakat setempat.
SISTEM PELAYANAN REHABILITASI SOSIAL PROGRAM “SIRAH GEPENG BENJUT BERBASIS TILAR” DI BALAI RSBKL YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Zahro' Munifatuz
Published: September 2020

AbstrakTujuan penelitian ini untuk menjelaskan sistem pelayanan rehabilitasi oleh Balai Rehabilitasi Sosial Bina Karya dan Laras (RSBKL) Yogyakarta sebagai evaluasi pembaharuan dari program yang sudah ada, yakni program “Sirah Gepeng Benjut Berbasis Tilar” (Sistem Rehabilitasi Gelandangan dan Pengemis Pembinaan Lanjut Berbasis Tiga Langkah Rehabilitasi). Adapun penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif, instrumen penelitian menggunakan wawancara, observasi, dokumentasi.Penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa program rehabilitasi pembinaan lanjut berbasis tiga langkah rehabilitasi pada gepeng dan eks-psikotik memiliki kecenderungan yang berbeda karena latar belakang permasalahan juga berbeda. Output yang diupayakan pekerja sosial terhadap gepeng lebih mengedepankan perubahan pola berfikir dan peningkatan kapasitas ketrampilan guna mewujudkan gepeng produktif dalam bekerja, terlebih dalam membangun wirausaha. Sedangkan untuk eks-psikotik, pekerja sosial fokus pada terapi fisik dan psikologis guna mewujudkan kondisi kejiwaan yang stabil. Kata Kunci: Sistem Pelayanan, Rehabilitasi Sosial, Gepeng, eks-psikotik. AbstractThe purpose of this study is to explain the rehabilitation service system by the Yogyakarta Bina Karya and Laras Social Rehabilitation Center (RSBKL) as an evaluation of the renewal of the existing program, namely the “Pillar-Based Bench Flour Sirah” (The Homeless Rehabilitation System and Beggars for Guidance Based on Three Steps of Rehabilitation). As for this study using qualitative methods, research instruments using interviews, observation, documentation.The research concludes that the rehabilitation program for advanced coaching based on the three steps of rehabilitation in sprawl and ex-psychotics has a different tendency because the background of the problem is also different. The output sought by social workers on sprawl prioritizes changes in thinking patterns and increasing the capacity of skills to realize productive sprawl at work, especially in building entrepreneurship. As for ex-psychotics, social workers focus on physical and psychological therapy in order to create a stable psychiatric condition.  Keywords: Service System, Social Rehabilitation, Flat, ex-psychotic.
SOSIALISASI KOPERASI MAJELIS TAKLIM DALAM PEMBERDAYAAN KOMUNITAS MUSLIMAH SEBAGAI PEMUTUS MATA RANTAI RENTENIR DI PERUMAHAN SEDERHANA TAMPAN
Authors: Ginda Ginda
Published: September 2020

Abstrak Kajian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan   pemahaman dan skill kepada masyarakat tentang  pengetahuan  koperasi dan bagaimana seharusnya mengelola koperasi. Pengetahuan dan skill seperti ini sangat di perlukan dalam usaha melepaskan masyarakat  miskin dari jerat  kegiatan renten. Metode yang digunakan untuk merealisasi tujuan ini dilakukan dalam tiga  tahapan,Pertama: Tahap pengumpulan data dan informasi tentang pengetahuan dan pengalaman subyek mengenai koperasi. Pengumpulan data dan informasi ini dilakukan dengan wawancara dan dialog intensif dan interaktif. Kedua, data dan informasi awal dijadikan dasar dan acuan untuk merancang materi-materi pelatihan sesuai dengan kebutuhan subyek.Ketiga, dilakukan tutorial dan praktek pengelolaan koperasi, dan dilakukan evaluasi. Hasil kegiatan yang dilakukan adalah, pertama; perubahan pemahaman yang positif tentang koperasi sebagai institusi ekonomi yang dapat melepaskan masyarakat dari jeratan renten.Kedua, telah berhasil didirikan sebuah lembaga koperasi swadaya masyarakat.  Kata Kunci: Sosialisasi, Koperasi, Pemberdayaan, Rentenir                                                       AbstracThis study aims to provide understanding and skills to the community about cooperative institution knowledge and how it should manage cooperatives. Knowledge and skills like this are needed in an effort to release the poor from the snares of rent-seeking activities. The method used to realize this goal is carried out in three stages, First: The stage of collecting data and information about the participant’s knowledge and experience regarding cooperatives institution. The collection of data and information is carried out through intensive and interactive interviews and dialogue. Second, the initial data and information are used as a basis and reference for designing of training subject matter in accordance with the needs of the participant. Third, a tutorial and cooperative Institution management practice are conducted, and an evaluation is carried out.The results of the activities carried out namely; there is a positive change in understanding about cooperatives  as an economic institution that can release the community from the bondage of renten. And the next , By this activity it has succeeded in establishing a community self-help cooperative institution.  Keywords: Socialization Co-operation empowerment loan sharks
PEMBERDAYAAN KAWASAN KUMUH MELALUI PROGRAM KOTA TANPA KUMUH (KOTAKU) KOTA PEKANBARU
Authors: Yefni Yefni , Haris Muhammad , Pratiwi Riski Umi
Published: September 2020

AbstrakTujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tahapan-tahapan pemberdayaan kawasan kumuh melalui program Kota Tanpa Kumuh di Kota Pekanbaru. Adapun metode yang digunakan yaitu penelitian kualitatif dengan mendeskrifsikan semua temuan dan penomena yang tampak dan disajikan dalam bentuk analisi yang menarik. Data dikumpulkan melalui kegiatan observasi terlibat, wawancara dan dokumen resmi pihak KOTAKU. Hasil penelitian menjelaskan tahapan pemberdayaan kawasan kumuh di Kota Pekanbaru terdiri dari beberapa tahapan, seperti: Pertama, meberikan penyuluhan dalam bentuk pemberian informasi kepada pemerintah dan masyaakat terkait kawasan yang kumuh. Kedua, memberikan pelatihan dalam bentuk pelatihan keterampilan ekonomi dan perbaikan terhadap lingkungan kumuh. Terakhir, memberikan motivasi yang juga sebagai penguat terhadap masyarakat agar mau bergerak bersama-sama membersihkan dan menjaga lingkungan agar tidak mumuh. Kata Kunci: Pemberdayaan, Kawasan Kumuh, KOTAKU    AbstractThe purpose of this study was to determine the stages of empowering slums through the City without slums program in Pekanbaru City. The method used is qualitative research by describing all the findings and phenomena that appear and are presented in the form of an interesting analysis. Data was collected through activities involved observation, interviews and official documents KOTAKU. The results of the study explained the stages of slum empowerment in Pekanbaru City consisted of several stages, such as: First, providing counseling in the form of providing information to the government and community-related slum areas. Second, provide training in the form of economic skills training and improvement of the slums. Finally, it provides motivation which is also a reinforcement for the community to want to move together to clean and protect the environment so that they do not start.  Keywords: Empowerment, Slums, KOTAKU
Optimal Reconfiguration of Distribution Network in Presence of D-STATCOM and Photovoltaic Array using a Metaheuristic Algorithm
Authors: Sambaiah Kola Sampangi , Jayabarathi T.
Published: September 2020

In this paper, grasshopper optimization algorithm (GOA) a novel meta-heuristic optimization algorithm is used to solve the network reconfiguration problem in presence of distribution static compensator (D-STATCOM) and photovoltaic (PV) arrays in a distribution system. Here, D-STATCOM acts as distribution flexible ac transmission (D-FACT) device and PV arrays as decentralized or distributed generation (DG). The main purpose of the present research includes power loss minimization and voltage profile (VP) enhancement in radial distribution systems under different loading conditions. The proposed GOA is based on swarming behavior of grasshoppers in nature. The proposed GOA is validated using the standard 33, 69 and 118 – bus test systems. The simulation results proved that the optimal network reconfiguration in presence of D-STATCOM units and PV arrays leads to significant reduction in power loss and enhancement in VP. The results obtained by the proposed GOA are compared with base value and found that the optimal network reconfiguration in presence of D-STATCOM and PV arrays is more beneficial than individual objective optimization. Also, the proposed GOA is more accurate, efficient and reliable in finding optimal solution when compared to existing modified flower pollination algorithm (MFPA), firework algorithm (FWA), fuzzy-based ant colony optimization (ACO) and genetic algorithm (GA).
Robust Controller for Kaplan Hydroturbine Governor System Based on Fast Terminal Sliding Mode Control (FTSMC)
Authors: Samba Aime Herve , Tamtsia Aurelien Yeremou , Nneme Leandre Nneme , Korassaï Korassaï
Published: September 2020

In this paper a fast terminal sliding mode control (FTSMC) is used for speed control of Kaplan hydroturbine governing system in the presence of load torque disturbance. The stability of the proposed controller is proved with the lyapunov function method.The results indicate that the proposed terminal sliding mode controllers not only have a faster response and allows to carry out high performances as well in precision   as in finite time of convergence. Moreover, the comparisons of the dynamic performances between the proposed fast terminal sliding mode controllers (FTSMC) and non-singular fast terminal sliding mode controllers (NSTSMC) , are discussed at the end of this paper, where the effectiveness and robustness superiority of the fast terminal sliding mode controller proposed also is been verified.
Mineralogical and Geotechnical Properties of Clay Minerals in Northern Borno, Nigeria
Authors: Adams Fatimoh Dupe , Bukar Shettima , Bukar Mohammed , Umdagas B. A.
Published: September 2020

Clay generally refers to either fine grained earth material with particle size of less than two micron (< 2 m) or group of hydrous aluminum silicate minerals that are characterized by sheet silicate structure of composite layers stacked along the C-axis. They are common deposits found in most geological setting like in fine grained sedimentary rocks such as shale, mudstone, and siltstone, in fine grained metamorphic slate and phyllite. The interest in clay deposits arises from its numerous uses of the mineral group and the behaviour of soils constituents when used as engineering soil and its resultant effects on engineering structures like roads, dams, bridges and houses. Evaluation of the soil properties of the Chad Formation indicated that the plasticity characteristics of the samples are of low to medium plasticity as indicated by matching the result with the DIN. chart. The results of free swell showed that the samples are susceptible to swelling when they absorbed water. The particle size distribution tests indicate that the percentage of fine (i.e. samples passing the 75µm sieve) is about 1.7 % implying that the grain sizes are within the texture of medium grain fraction
Design and Simulation of Air Conditioning System in a Large Auditorium Based on Computational Fluid Dynamics
Authors: Abu Rahaman , Oladejo K. A. , Popoola A. O. , Oriolowo K. T. , Odunfa K. M.
Published: September 2020

Air conditioning system is an indispensable part of buildings today. The cost of this system increases with the rise in energy consumption which poses a challenge as well as air distribution in large auditoria. Analysis of results can also be daunting when designing this system. The study focuses on designing an air conditioning system in a large auditorium, applying Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and visualizing the result in a Virtual Reality (VR) environment. The 3-dimensional model of the 520-capacity Technology Lecture Theatre, University of Ibadan, Nigeria was drawn with Autodesk Revit and modified into the geometry applicable for Displacement Ventilation (DV) and Mixed Ventilation (MV) for ease of numerical analysis with ANSYS Fluent. The building model and simulation results were then imported into Unity software for visualization in VR. The DV achieved better thermal comfort and air distribution in the computer simulation. At a supply temperature of 292.15 K, the DV system was able to keep the auditorium temperature at about 296.50 K, while the MV system at a supply temperature of 289.15 K was only able to maintain the temperature at 295.40 K. The temperature profile showed that the lower region where the students were seated was colder in DV compared to MV by at least 3 K. The results were also observed from a convenient position in VR. This study, with the aid of CFD and VR, was able to establish that displacement ventilation design has better air flow, lower energy consumption and is efficient for an air conditioning system in a large auditorium.
Effect of Sulfur Levels and Number of Cuttings on Characteristics and the Yield of Barley (Hordeum vulgaire L)
Authors: Al-Karkhi Ahmed Ali
Published: September 2020

Objective: Barley Hordeum vulgaire L is an important grain crop, and is grown in large areas all over the world. The experiment aims to study the effect of different levels of fertilizer from agricultural sulfur (0, 1500, 3000, and 4500 kg) S / H, and the number of cuttings (without cut, one cut, and cut twice) on the yield and quality of green forage and grain yield for barley crop Iba 99.

Material and Methods: In this experiment, randomized whole section design was used in the arrangement of splinter panels - splinter with three replicates, sulfur levels for the secondary plates and the number of cuttings in the sub-plot plates.

Results: The addition of agricultural sulfur at the level (4500 kg S / H) resulted in a significant increase in the following characteristics: - plant height, number of tillers / m2, number of spikes / m2 and grain yield. Whereas the sulfur level (3000 kg S / E) resulted in a significant increase in the two green forage yields and the number of grains / spike when added and for the first and second seasons in succession.

Conclusion: Sulfur has significant effect on plant height and a significant effect of interference between sulfur levels and the number of leaves and number of tillers /m2, but it has no effect on the percentage of protein matter in green forage. The increase on sulfur has a significant effect on spike and gave the highest rate (509.4 spike / m2), and increase the protein level in grain to the highest rate 16.95.
Body Mass Index and Health Related Quality of Life Using EQ-5D-5L: A Study among Reproductive Age Group Women of Urban Bhubaneswar
Authors: Roy Adrija , Mohapatra Ipsa , Panigrahi O.P.
Published: September 2020

Background: The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4) reported that in India there are 22.9% underweight and 20.6 % overweight and obese women. Considering only urban areas, the proportions are 15.5% and 31.3% respectively. Not only does having an abnormal BMI affect the health, but also has a negative impact on their overall wellbeing. In this study, we aimed to find out the BMI and Health-related quality of life and the association between them.

Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 210 reproductive age-group women residing in urban Bhubaneswar using a predesigned, pretested, semi-structured questionnaire. Data on socio-demographic characteristics, marital status, height, weight, BMI, Waist-Hip ratio (WHR) and Health related quality of life (HRQOL) was collected. Chi-square & F-test, wherever appropriate were applied to find out the associations and a p-value of <0.05 was considered significant.

Results: 62.9% of respondents were within normal-BMI range, 12.4% obese,9.5% overweight,9%  underweight and 6.2% in pre-obese BMI category.WHR was found to be greater than 0.80 signifying moderate to high health risk in 63.3 % women.64.8% women indicated “no problems” and 35.2% indicated “problems” in their HRQOL. A statistically significant association (p<0.05) was found between HRQOL and age group, literacy, age at marriage, parity and BMI. A highly significant statistical (P<0.0001) association was reported between HRQOL and WHR. The women reported most problems in the Anxiety and depression dimension of the HRQOL.

Conclusions: There was a high prevalence of abnormal BMI among women. The reported HRQOL also indicated problems in its domains. A statistically significant association between BMI, WHR and HRQOL could be established. Targeted promotive and preventive strategies by IEC activities on lifestyle modification and proper nutrition are necessary to bring about a positive change in health and wellness.
Gestational Exposure to Cadmium and Dimethoate Mixture Modifies Fetal Programming in Rats During Development
Authors: Anselmo Fábio , Horta Daniel França , Godinho Antonio Francisco
Published: September 2020

The combined effects of environmental agents, as metals and pesticides, on human health, need be evaluated because human exposition occurs generally through mixtures, while regulatory assessment of neurotoxicity by these compounds is currently performed only on selected single substances. In the present study the effects of maternal exposure to 10 mg cadmium/l (as cadmium acetate) in drinking water and dimethoate 4 mg/kg (via gavage) during gestation on the development of motor activity (locomotion and motor coordination) and social behavior (anxiety-like behavior and aggressivity) were studied. The importance of the cholinergic system in the modulation of behaviors was studied using acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity as a biomarker of effect. Cadmium (Cd) and dimethoate (DM) single exposition modified fetal programing for motor activity and social behavior at childhood and adulthood and leads to disturbs of the AChE activity. Exposition to the mixture of Cd and DM enhanced effects on fetal programing and AChE activity. The present results provide, for the ﬁrst time, direct experimental evidence supporting that joint exposure to cadmium and dimethoate in uterus of rats seems additive and it is perturbs offspring development leading to harmful consequences on motor activity and social behavior, probably related to modulation of the cholinergic system. Our data suggest that added precautions regarding gestational exposure to metals and pesticide mixtures would be prudent to avoid the possibility of fetal programming.
Flutamide Induced Liver Injury in Female Patients
Authors: Malešević Nikola , Bokan Goran , Đajić Vlado
Published: September 2020

Flutamide is the active substance of the drug and belongs to the group of drugs that have antiandrogenic effect. Flutamide prevents the action of male sex hormones, i.e. suppresses the action of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone. Primarily, the indications for the use of flutamide refer to males and the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. It is also used in the treatment of patients with testicles surgically removed, and in patients who have not responded to another type of therapy or do not tolerate other types of treatment. The efficacy of flutamide has also been proven in the treatment of acne, hirsutism and alopecia in men and women with polycystic ovaries. It is important to emphasize that flutamide can cause severe side effects, above all liver damage, so it is not justified to use it in the treatment of conditions other than prostate cancer. Numerous data on hepatotoxicity (retrospective, prospective studies, case reports, surveillance study) were available in literature, which ranged from asymptomatic to acute, fulminant hepatitis that ended in transplantation, i.e. fatal outcome. In our paper, a review of the literature with case reports of notably hepatotoxicity is presented along with a case from our clinical practice.
Pengembangan Objek Wisata Berbasis Ekowisata Dalam Meminimalisir Pembuangan Sampah Sembarangan di Pantai Kabupaten Bangka Selatan
Authors: Aryanto Aryanto , Agista Ligi , Henita Henita , Neneng Neneng , Izati Putri , Amelia Rizki , Rahmawati Rosida , Amani Saryatul , Putranto Dedy
Published: September 2020

Kebanyakan masyarakat masih memahami sampah sebagai barang yang tidak diinginkan dan tidak berguna sehingga harus cepat dibuang. Persepsi masyarakat mengenai sampah inilah yang menjadikan sampah hanya berpindah tempat dan akhirnya menumpuk pada satu tempat saja, misalnya tempat pembuangan akhir (TPA). Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat adalah untuk memanfaatkan lokasi pantai yang ada di Kampung Nelayan sebagai objek wisata bagi Masyarakat Kampung Nelayan RT 01 RW 02 serta meminimalisir pembuangan sampah sembarangan di Pantai Nelayan. Pantai tersebut kurang diminati oleh masyarakat sekitar, dan sangat jarang dikunjungi karena belum tersedianya objek wisata. Untuk mengatasi permasalahan yang ada di Kampung Nelayan metode yang dilakukan adalah perbaikan pantai dengan memanfaatkan pantai Nelayan sebagai objek wasata yang berbasis ekowisata bagi masyarakat. Program ini dibuat untuk menciptakan suasana pantai agar terlihat indah dan asri agar bisa menarik minat pengunjung yang akan datang dengan fasilitas yang telah disediakan yaitu berupa ayunan,spot foto, dan kursi santai. Hasil dari pengabdian masyarakat ini dilihat dari jumlah pengunjung sebelum dilakukan pengembangan objek wisata tersebut kurang diminati dan setelah dilakukan pengembangan objek wisata masyarakat lebih banyak mengunjungi pantai Kampung Nelayan pada saat sore hari untuk menikmati sunset serta mengajak anak-anaknya bermain dengan fasilitas yang telah tersedia.
The Analysis of Students’ Pronunciation Error on English Diphthong Made by Fifth Semester of English Language Education Program Universitas Negeri Padang
Authors: Saadah Fatihatus , Ardi Havid
Published: September 2020

This study aims to determine students’ pronunciation error in pronouncing English diphthong sounds made by students of English language Program Universitas Negeri Padang. This research is descriptive quantitative with 219 population. The sample of this study was 25 students chosen by various origin who were selected by using purposive sampling technique. The data were collected through pronunciation test and analyzed by using formula and the rubric score, while the students’ recordings were transcribed. The finding of this research showed that ability of students in pronouncing diphthong were fair (60.00%), good (24.00%), poor (12.00%) and very good only one students (2.00%). Therefore, it can be concluded that there are eight kinds of diphthong pronunciation error and various result of students’ ability. As the result, students need to practice more in pronouncing diphthong in order to improve their ability.
Pengaruh Web Service Quality, Customer Satisfaction Dan Behavioural Intention: Attitude Towards The Website Sebagai Variabel Intervening (Study Pada Mahasiswa Universitas Negeri Padang)
Authors: Tania Nia Liza , Abror Abror
Published: September 2020

This study analyzes: (1)the effect of web service quality on attitude towards the website, (2) The effect of customer satisfaction on attitude towards the website, (3) The effect of web service quality on behavioural intention, (4) the effect of customer satisfaction on behavioural intention, (5) the effect of attitude towards the website on behavioural intention, (6) the effect of web service quality on customer satisfaction.This type of research is causative research. The population in this study was all students from Padang State University who used the Olx online shop. By using purposive sampling we use 180 customers as the respondent. This study used online questionnaires as the data collection instrument, This study analyzed the data by using structural equation modeling (SEM) with smart PLS 3.0 as the software package.The results of this study indicate that: (1) web service quality has a significant effect on attitude towards the website. (2) customer satisfaction has a significant effect on attitude towards the website. (3) web service quality has a significant effect on behavioural intention. (4) customer satisfaction has a significant effect on behavioural intention. (5) attitude towards the website has a significant effect on behavioural intention. (6) web service quality has a significant effect on customer satisfaction. Keywords:web service quality, attitude towards the website, customer satisfaction, behavioural intention