bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CLINICAL EVALUATION OF THE INDIGENOUSLY MANUFACTURED REJUVENATE® BARE METAL STENT SYSTEM IN PAKISTANI PATIENTS WITH CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE
Authors: Kayani Azhar Mahmood , Rizvi Syed Nadeem Hassan , Niazi Khusrow A. , Ali Murtaza Najabat , Aslam Muhammad Mubashar , Mir Mariam , Ali Haris
Published: September 2021

Objectives: The aim of this pilot study was the ﬁrst-in-man evaluation of the safety, feasibility, deliverability, and efficiency of the newly developed REJUVENATE® bare metal stent system in coronary artery disease.
Methodology: Current study was a pilot non-randomized, multi-centric and prospective study which was intended to study the safety of the REJUVENATE® bare metal stent in Pakistani population over 10 months. Study endpoints included target vessel related myocardial infarction, stent thrombosis, in-stent restenosis, stroke and death. The diameter of the target lesions selected was between 3-4mm with length no more than 22mm. Only one BMS was implanted per patient. These patients had well defined regular clinical follow-ups and CT scan coronary angiography at the end of 10 months.
Results: 20 patients suffering from coronary artery disease (CAD) including15 male subjects and 5 female subjects were enrolled in this study and were treated with REJUVENATE® BMS. 65% patients were hypertensive, 25% diabetics and 25% were active smokers. Out of the 20 stents implanted, 14 stents were implanted in the right coronary artery and 6 were implanted in the left circumflex artery. During this 10-month study period there was 10.65% of cases in which late lumen loss (lumen stenosis <70%) was observed, however no cases of in stent restenosis and stent thrombosis were observed. There was no target vessel related myocardial infarction or stroke as well. One patient died of pneumonia during the follow up period.
Conclusion: The current study demonstrated the deliverability and clinical safety of REJUVENATE® bare metal stent over a period of 10 months.
Experimental and clinical evaluation of mefloquine effectiveness against the infection caused by SARS-CoV-2
Authors: Filin KN , Gladkikh VD , Bykov VN
Published: September 2021

The efficacy of mefloquine has not been studied in the in vivo experiments and clinical trials involving COVID-19 patients. The study was aimed to assess the effects of mefloquine on the SARS-CoV-2 accumulation in the lungs of infected animals and to study the efficacy and safety of mefloquine compared to hydroxychloroquine in patients with COVID-19. During the experiment, a total of 96 Syrian hamsters were infected with SARS-CoV-2. Accumulation of the virus in lungs was compared in the groups of animals treated with mefloquine and ribavirin and in the control group. During the clinical trial, the mefloquine and hydroxychloroquine safety and efficacy in patients with mild and moderate COVID-19 (172 individuals) was assessed based on the symptom changes over time and the computed tomography results. The experiment showed that the SARS-CoV-2 accumulation in the lungs of Syrian hamsters 6 days after infection and mefloquine treatment was 2.2 ± 0.18 lg PFU/g, which was lower (p < 0.05) than in the control group (3.5 ± 0.21 lg PFU/g) and ribavirin group (5.2 ± 0.05 lg PFU/g). During the clinical trial, it was found that 50.0% of patients in the mefloquine group and 32.4% in the hydroxychloroquine group (р < 0.05) developed a mild disease, and the completely resolved respiratory failure was registered in 76.5% and 44.6%, respectively (р < 0.001). Adverse events were observed in 86.7 % and 77% of patients in the mefloquine and hydroxychloroquine groups, respectively (р > 0.05). Thus, during the experiment, mefloquine contributed to the faster virus titer reduction in the lungs. During the clinical trial, the mefloquine efficacy was non-inferiority or, based on a number of indicators, higher compared to hydroxychloroquine, with comparable safety.
Fly Ash Utilization Analysis as A Substitute of Cement in Cement Treated Base (CTB)
Authors:   Study Program of Civil Engineering, Lambung Mangkurat University & Jl. Achmad Yani Km. 35,5 Banjarbaru South Kalimantan Province Indonesia, Lestari Utami Sylvia
Published: September 2021

Cement Treated Base (CTB) is a pavement layer located between the sub-base and surface layers. This pavement layer uses fine aggregate (sand) and cement as a binder. Fly ash is coal burning waste that can be used as an added material for road pavement. This study aimed to analyze the use of fly ash in the cement treated base pavement mixture. Fly ash was used as a substitute of cement. The composition used consists of fine aggregate (sand), cement, fly ash and water. The compressive strength test was carried out on variations in the composition of the test object. The requirements for CTB specifications were to have compressive strength test results ranging between 45 kg/cm2 – 55 kg/cm2 at the age of the test object for 7 days. After being tested, it was found that the composition of 70% fine aggregate (sand), 5% Portland cement, and 25% fly ash had an average compressive strength of 49.823 kg/cm2.
INDUSTRI CREATIVE FUTURES MALAYSIA: MENGADILUHUNG PELUANG MENJADI LABORITORIUM DUNIA
Authors: HASBULLAH ABU HASSAN
Published: September 2021

Penulisan ini mengupas secara kritis tentang perkembangan industri kreatif di abad ke 21 dan selepasnya. Ia turut mengenalpasti peluang-peluang yang wujud dalam usaha untuk menjadikan Malaysia sebagai laboritorium dunia dalam bidang industri kreatif ini. Kreativiti tidak wujud secara sampingan dalam industri seni atau media, tetapi sebagai sentral - dan mencetuskan kepentingan – ia adalah input buat semua sektor di mana bentuk rekacipta dan kandungan wujud dalam lingkaran ekonomikal global, khususnya dengan perkembangan participatory democracy.Perkembangan ini telah mencetuskan fenomena “creative futures” Kurun 21 apabila di waktu yang sama berlakunya kepesatan berganda kemajuan dalam bidang sains dan teknologi informasi dengan terciptanya pelbagai rangkaian komunikasi dan media baru dengan internet menjadi struktur sistem penghidupan terpenting.
 
This writing critically reviews the development of creative industries in the 21st century andbeyond to see the opportunities that exist in order to make Malaysia a laboritorium world in this creative industry. Creativity is not simply incidental in art or media industry, but as a central -and sparked an interest - as an input for all sectors in which form and content design in the global economical circles, especially with the development of participatory democracy. This development has given rise to the phenomenon of "creative futures" of 21st Century when at the same time rapid progress in science and technology is taking place with the invention of a variety of communication networks and new media with the internet becoming the most important structure of living systems.
PENGENALAN KEPADA PERLETAKAN PRODUK DALAM FILEM-FILEM MELAYU DAN ANTARABANGSA
Authors: MUHD SHUKRI FATIMAH
Published: September 2021

Kertas penyelidikan ini membincangkan isu peletakan produk dalam filem yang kini turut kelihatan dalam filem-filem Melayu.Fokus utama dalam penyelidikan ini adalah untuk mengkaji peletakan produk dalam dramaturgi naratif yang didapati menggangggu nilai-nilai estetika naratif tersebut.Berdasarkan kepada kenyataan ini, filem merupakan medium hiburan dan juga sebuah karya seni yang sepatutnya dilihat sebagai karya estetika.Merujuk daripada permasalahan ini, sebuah kajian analisis kandungan dijalankan untuk mengkaji punca-punca permasalahan ini timbul.Selain itu, kajian ini dijalankan bagi mencari penyelesaian dan cadangan kepada industri perfileman mahupun industri-industri periklanan.
 
This paper is to discuss the product placement issues in Malay and international films. The main objective of the paper is to study the product placement on narrative dramaturgy films that able to influence the aesthetic aspects of narrative. Besides the fact that the film provides entertainment for a large audience, it also is an art work. This study is conducted to find the solutions and suggestions to film industries and advertising industries.
PENYAKIT ANGIN: RAWATAN SECARA MAIN PATERI
Authors: MAHMOOD YUSOFF , DAUD HARON , SHUAIB ABD. AZIZ
Published: September 2021

Perubatan tradisional merupakan satu kaedah rawatan psikologi kepada penyakit yang tidak dapat dirawat secara perubatan moden. Sesetengah masyarakat Melayu percaya ada penyakit yang disebabkan oleh semangat dan kuasa ghaib dan memerlukan khidmat bomoh atau dukun untuk mengubatinya. Menurut Haliza Mohd Riji (2000:17), kepercayaan masyarakat Melayu dipengaruhi pada dasarnya oleh agama Hindu-Buddha dan agama Islam iaitu agama-agama yang dibawa masuk oleh pedagang dan pengembang agama pada masa lampau. Kesan daripada pengaruh tersebut membentukworld-view masyarakat Melayu pada umumnya. World-view orang-orang Melayu adalah juga world-view pengamal perubatan Melayu. Penumpuan tesis ini memfokuskan kepada Penyakit Angin dan kaedah rawatannya kepada kaedah seni persembahan secara Main Pateri. Menurut Azman (2011 : 240) penyakit angin adalah sejenis penyakit yang berpunca daripada hasrat yang tidak tertunai atau menurut masyarakat Kelantan sebagai seorang insan yang mengalami masalah ’sekat angin’. Misalnya gagal dalam memadu kasih, pinangannya ditolak menyebabkan jiwanya menjadi lemah atau keadaan yang tidak seimbang, dan ini menyebabkan seseorang hilang semangat. Bagi mengembalikan semangat inilah maka rawatan kaedah Main Pateri diperlukan. Tesis ini menggunakan kaedah kualitatif analisis kandungan dengan menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif atau ’exploranary research’. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah temubual berstruktur dan dokumentasi. Penghuraian terhadap aspek penyakit angin dan kaedah rawatan secara Main Pateri.
 
Traditional treatment is a psychological treatment for the sickness that cannot be treated by modern medicine. Some Malay societies believe that there are sicknesses caused by spirits and supernatural forces and require the services of traditional medicine man or ‘dukun’ to cure them. According to Heliza Mohd Riji (2000:17), Malay societies believe the healing performance are basically influenced by Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam, with which those religions brought by traders and missionaries. Generally the effect of these influences shapesthe world-view of Malay people. World-view of Malay affects theMalay medical performers. This thesis focuses on ‘penyakit angin’ and its healing performance known as ‘Main Pateri’. According to Malays, ‘Penyakit Angin’ is a sickness caused by unfulfilled wishes or ‘sekat angin’. For example, someone has been jilted in relationship, his or her marriage proposal being rejected causing his psychological mind weak or unbalanced condition and this will make a person become discouraged. To reshape this spirit then ‘Main Pateri’ performanceis required. This thesis uses qualitative content analysis method by using descriptive approach or ‘exploratory research’.
KITAB TIB: KAEDAH PERUBATAN MELAYU TRADISIONAL
Authors: YUSOFF SITI AISAH , DAUD HARUN
Published: September 2021

Kajian adalah menumpukan kepada manuskrip Kitab Tib, iaitu kitab yang memperihalkan mengenai perubatan Melayu tradisional pada zaman dahulu.Kitab Tibpada kebiasaanya memperihalkan bagaimana cara atau kaedah yang ingin digunakan untuk menyembuhkan sesuatu penyakit dan kebiasaanya merangkumi cara perawatan, ubatan-ubatan, doa-doa serta jampi dan mantera yang digunakan semasa proses perubatan dilakukan. Kajian ini akan meneliti kaedah perubatan Melayu tradisional yang digunakan oleh bomoh atau tabib di dalam kitab untuk menyembuhkan sesuatu penyakit. Pada kebiasaanya, tabib, bomoh atau pawangakan menggunakan ubat-ubatan daripada bahan yang terdapat disekeliling mereka untuk dijadikan ubat. Oleh yang demikian, dengan adanya kajian sebegini diharap akan dapat memberikan faedah dan manfaat kepada masyarakat untuk mendalami ilmu warisan masyarakat Melayu pada zaman dahulu serta dapat mengembangkan bidang perubatan Melayu tradisional ini.
 
The study focuses on the manuscript Kitab Tib, a book that describes about the traditional Malay medicine in ancient times. Kitab Tib typically describesthe methods used to cure diseases and usually covers nursing, medicine, prayers, incantations and spells used during the healing process. This study examines the traditional Malaymedicine used by the shaman or healer to cure diseases. Usually, a healer, shaman, or medicine man uses drugs made from materials found around them. Therefore, this study is expected to benefit the community in learning the heritage of the Malay community from the past as well as to expand the practice of traditional Malay medicine.
ADAT DAN ADAB WARISAN MELAYU KELANTAN
Authors: Daud Fatimah @ Hasnah
Published: September 2021

AbstrakArtikel ini menghuraikan tentang adat dan adab warisan Melayu Kelantan. Ini terbahagi kepada yang masihdiamalkan dan yang sudah ditinggalkan. Contoh adab-adab yang dihuraikan termasuklah menghormatiorang tua, menuntut ilmu, bersahabat. Contoh adat-adat yang dihuraikan ialah berjiran, berziarah,perkahwinan, kelahiran dan kematian. Pendedahan generasi masa hadapan terhadap adat dan adab iniperlu dikekalkan demi menjamin kelestarian warisan melayu Kelantan.
Abstract
This article describes the customs and manners of the Malay heritage of Kelantan. They can be dividedinto still-practiced and abandoned. Good manners described include those of respecting for elders,knowledge seeking and friendship. The customs described are of neighborhood, visiting, marriage, birthand death. Exposure to these customs and manners for future generations should be maintained to ensurethe sustainability of the Malay heritage of Kelantan.
SALSILAH RAJA-RAJA KELANTAN SEJAK LONG YUNUS HINGGA SULTAN MUHAMMAD V
Authors: Mahmud Abdul Razak @ Mohamad
Published: September 2021

AbstrakArtikel ini menghuraikan tentang salasilah pemerintah negeri Kelantan. Bermula dengan Long Yunusyang telah menyatukan negeri Kelantan seterusnya menjadi raja, secara keseluruhan tedapat 14 orangtelah memerintah Kelantan. Terdapat beberapa era yang silih berganti dari awal pemerintahan sehinggakini. Dalam keadaan biasa peralihan kuasa berlaku secara penyerahan mandat kepada generasi yangberikutnya. Akan tetapi terdapat beberapa insiden peperangan dalam peralihan kuasa disebabkan olehfaktor-faktor dalaman dan luar. Perpindahan pusat pentadbiran pemerintahan juga dinyatakan sebagaisalah satu strategi untuk memperkukuhkan kekuasaan sesebuah pemerintahan. Peperangan di antarakerajaan Kelantan dan Terengganu membuktikan ada pertalian yang kukuh di antara kedua-dua negeriyang boleh dilihat sehingga kini. Secara kesimpulannya, konflik dalam pemerintahan sesuatu kerajaansamada dalaman atau luaran menjadi satu ancaman kepada keutuhan sesebuah institusi beraja.
Abstract
This article describes the genealogy of the state government of Kelantan. Beginning with Long Yunuswho had united the state of Kelantan, there are 14 people who have ruled Kelantan. There have beenseveral alternate eras of the early reign so far. In normal conditions the transition occurs through mandatesubmission for the next generation. But there are some incidents of the war in the transition caused byfactors both internal and external. Relocation of public administration is also described as one of thestrategies to strengthen the authority of a government. The battle between the state of Kelantan andTerengganu has proven that there is a strong bond between the two states which can be seen up to now.In conclusion, the conflict in the ruling of a government, whether internal or external can become a threatto the integrity of an institution of monarchy.
WARISAN PERKAPALAN TRADISIONAL MELAYU: SIMBOL KEBIJAKSANAAN PERTUKANGAN MASYARAKAT DAHULU
Authors: Musa Hashim , Che Rodi Rozita
Published: September 2021

AbstrakMasyarakat Melayu tradisional sebenarnya merupakan masyarakat maritim sesuai dengan kedudukanpusat petempatan dan pemerintahannya di pesisiran pantai di seluruh pelosok Alam Melayu di AsiaTenggara. Petempatan-petempatan yang strategik di persimpangan jalan perdagangan laut antara duniaBarat dan Timur telah menjadikan pusat-pusat pemerintahannya sebagai bandar-bandar pelabuhanutama di wilayah ini. Sistem peniupan angin monsun yang bertiup dari Barat ke Timur pada musim panasdan dari Timur ke Barat pada musim sejuk telah membawa kapal daripada arah berbeza pada masayang berbeza, dan ketiadaan tiupan angin pada masa antara dua musim itu memaksa kapal-kapal itumenunggu di pelabuhan yang memberi peluang bagi para pedagang untuk menjalankan jual beli mereka.Untuk memenuhi keperluan perdagangan maritim itu maka sejak awal lagi pedagang Melayu telahmenggunakan pelbagai jenis kapal dan perahu. Artikel ini membincangkan tiga jenis warisan kapal orangMelayu yang digunakan dalam aktiviti perdagangan dan kegiatan maritim pada zaman lampau; iaitu jeniskapal besar bagi penjelajahan di lautan luas dan antara benua, jenis kapal sederhana bagi penjelajahandi antara pelabuhan di Alam Melayu dan jenis kapal atau perahu kecil untuk kegiatan di pinggir pantai dansungai. Pembinaan jenis-jenis kapal itu melambangkan kebijaksanaan dan kemahiran seni pertukanganMelayu tradisional.
Abstract
The traditional Malay society was generally a maritime society with their settlements and centers ofgovernment located along the coastal regions of Southeast Asia and the Malay Archipelago. These centresof settlement and government, being strategically situated midway between the sea routes of the westernand eastern trading worlds, have developend into the major city ports of the region. These favarablelocations were aided further by the variation of the monsoonal winds that blow from the west to the eastduring summer months and from the east to the west during the winter months, which helped to bringsailing ships from different regions. A lull in the wind between the seasons forced the ships to stay put atthe harbour which gave traders ample apportunities to trade their goods. Naturally ships played importantroles in such maritme trading scenario and the Malays since earlier times had been using various shiptypes to fulfill those activities. In this article a description of various ship types used by the Malay maritimetraders will be discussed, namely the big ocean-going ships, the medium size ships that plied the seasand straits within the Malay Archipelago, and the smaller boats that were used along the coasts and rivers.The construction and the use of the various types of ships, sumbolized the wisdom and skill of the Malaytraditional craftsmen and artisans.
KONSEP REKABENTUK KASUT BOLA SEPAK MASA HADAPAN DENGAN PENDEKATAN BIOMEKANIK
Authors: Mahamad Ali Mohd Firdaus , Ismail Ahmad Rasdan , Mohd Zain Mhd Hafiz Karami
Published: September 2021

AbstrakPada masa kini, perkembangan sains dan teknologi telah mendorong para penyelidik memajukan pelbagaibidang di seluruh dunia termasuklah dalam bidang sukan. Di dalam bidang sukan, para penyelidik telahbanyak membuat kajian tentang prestasi dan pekembangan atlet untuk setiap jenis sukan denganmenggunakan analisis biomekanik. Seramai enam orang subjek menggunakan kaki dominan kanan danbebas daripada sebarang kecederaan dari pelbagai kategori telah dipilih sebagai subjek dalam kajian ini.Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan mengambil video apabila tendangan dilakukan oleh subjek denganmenggunakan beberapa buah kamera berkelajuan tinggi. Kajian ini dijalankan dengan menggunakanempat keadaan dan jenis kasut yang berbeza. Soalan soal selidik telah dibangunkan yang mana iamenumpukan kepada kualiti, jenis ikatan dan keselesaan. Soal selidik ini akan dianalisis menggunakanperisian SPSS 15.0. Di samping itu, analisis ini akan mengkaji data yang diperolehi dan mencadangkankasut yang sesuai untuk dibangunkan pada masa akan datang.
Abstract
At present, the development of science and technology has prompted researchers to develop variousareas around the world, including in the field of sports. In the field of sports, many researchers have madea study of the performance and the expanding athletes for each sport by using biomechanical analysis.A total of six subjects using the dominant right foot and free of any injuries from the various categorieswere chosen as subjects in the study. Data acquisition is done by taking video when the kick is made bythe subjects using a number of high-speed camera. This study was conducted using four conditions anddifferent types of shoes. The questionnaire was developed which focuses on the quality, type and comfort.This questionnaire will be analyzed using SPSS 15.0. In addition, this analysis will examine the data andrecommend appropriate footwear to be developed in the future.
AN ANALYSIS IN THE IMPLICATION OF THERMAL ENERGY DISTRIBUTION TOWARDS HUMAN COMFORT IN AN OFFICE SPACE
Authors: Ismail Ahmad Rasdan , Jusoh Norfadzilah , Abu Bakar Rosli , Makhtar Nor Kamilah , Ismail Suriatini
Published: September 2021

AbstrakKajian ini bertujuan untuk menyiasat pengedaran tenaga haba terhadap prestasi seorang pekerja disebuah bangunan pejabat. Hawa dingin adalah penting untuk mengekalkan keselesaan terma persekitarandalam ruang tertutup, terutama untuk iklim di Malaysia. Untuk menyiasat sensasi berkesan haba daripadamereka yang bekerja dalam persekitaran yang tidak seragam, adalah amat penting untuk menentukanbutir-butir pemindahan haba tempatan. Dalam konteks ini, tujuan kajian ini adalah untuk membandingkanantara haba keselesaan dan suhu tetapan penyaman udara. Suhu dikekalkan pada lima tahap yangberbeza iaitu 19, 21, 23, 26 dan 29oC. Kajian ini telah dijalankan di dalam ruang alam sekitar di UniversitiMalaysia Pahang. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa suhu antara 21-29oC dan kelembapan relatif antara50-60% boleh memberi perubahan kepada tahap suhu kulit yang menunjukkan tahap keselesaan yangdialami oleh subjek.

 

AbstractThis study aims to investigate thermal energy distribution on a worker’s performance in an officebuilding. Air conditioning is essential for maintaining environment thermal comfort in indoor space,especially for the climate in Malaysia. In order to investigate an effectual thermal sensation of thoseworking in a non-uniform environment, it is very important to define the local heat transfer details. Inthis context, the purpose of this study is to compare between thermal comfort and temperature settingsof air conditioning. The temperature was maintained at five different levels which are 19, 21, 23, 26and 29oC. The study was carried out in the environmental chamber at University Malaysia Pahang.The result shows that the temperature settings between 21-29oC and relative humidity between 50-60% can give a difference to skin temperature level that indicates the level of comfort experienced bythe subjects.
POTENSI KITAR SEMULA BAHAN BUANGAN PLASTIK BAGI PENGHASILAN PRODUK KREATIF
Authors: ISMAIL AHMAD RASDAN
Published: September 2021

AbstrakKajian ini telah dijalankan untuk menentukan potensi plastik banner yang dibuang dari industri pengiklanan di Kemaman, Terengganu. Tiga jenis industri pengiklanan yang terlibat dalam kajian ini termasuklah industri iklan yang diwakili oleh Orchid Design and Printing Sdn. Bhd; Industri kitar semula plastik yang diwakili oleh RD Paper Sdn. Bhd dan badan berkanun, Majlis Perbandaharaan Kemaman (MPK). Pelupusan dan pembakaran terbuka terhadap bahan buangan plastik banner yang diamalkan oleh kebanyakan industri pengiklanan menyumbang kepada pembaziran dan pencemaran alam sekitar. Dalam usaha untukmengawal ini, kajian terperinci mengenai potensi menggunakan plastik banner sebagai alternatif untuk menghasilkan produk kreatif telah dilakukan. Kajian terhadap plastik banner menumpukan kepada dua isu. Pertama adalah kajian mengenai jenis plastik banner. Ini melibatkan dua proses: satu, mengasingkanwarna dan jenis plastik banner; dan kedua, mengukur panjang, lebar dan berat plastik banner. Kajian kedua memberi tumpuan kepada proses penghasilan produk melalui pembakaran. Penemuan daripada kajian ini menunjukkan bahawa kaedah menggunakan bahan buangan plastik banner sebagai alternatifuntuk menghasilkan produk kreatif adalah satu pendekatan yang berdaya maju bagi memberi nilai kepada hasil sisa buangan serta mencegah pencemaran alam sekitar. Oleh itu, penghasilan produk kreatif hasil daripada kajian ini boleh a mencegah pencemaran alam sekitar. Oleh itu, penghasilan produk kreatif hasil daripada kajian ini boleh memberikan pendapatan dan juga mempelbagaikan produk plastik banner yang sedia ada di pasaran komersial.

 

AbstractThe study was conducted to determine the potential of discarded plastic banner of the advertising industry in Kemman, Terengganu. Three types of advertising industry involved in this study. This includes advertising industry, represented by Orchid Design and Printing Sdn. Bhd; plastic recycling industry represented by RD Paper Sdn. Bhd and statutory bodies of the Treasury Council Kemaman (MPK). Disposal and public burning of plastic waste practiced by most banner advertising industry contributes to wastage and environmental pollution. In the effort to control this, a detailed study on the potential use of plastic banner as an alternative in producing creative products have been conducted. The study of plastic banner focuses on two issues. First is the study of the types of plastic banner. This involves two processes: one is to separate the color and type of plastic banner; and second is to measure the length, width and weight of plastic banner. The second study focuses on the process of production through combustion. This study finds that the using of the waste from plastic banner as an alternative to produce creative products is a viable approach for adding values to the waste and preventing environmental pollution. Therefore, the production of creative products resulting from this research can provide income and also diversify the plastic banner products existing in the commercial markets.
MASA DEPAN KARYA SENI MEDIA BARU
Authors: DOLAH JASNI
Published: September 2021

AbstrakPerkembangan teknologi komputer terutamanya dalam bidang seni media baru menunjukkan kemajuan pesat sejak kebelakangan ini. Dari kaedah tradisional ke teknik-teknik moden dalam menghasilkan karyaseni media baru telah mengakibatkan proses penghasilan karya menjadi lebih mudah dan cepat. Dalambidang pendidikan, banyak universiti dan kolej menjadikan kursus media baru sebagai satu kursus yang menjadi pilihan ramai. Tetapi persoalannya apakah sumbangan yang dibuat melalui bidang ini benarbenar dapat menyumbang kepada pembangunan manusia secara amnya terutama dari segi pemikirandan jati diri? Adakah dengan penggunaan teknologi komputer dalam menghasilkan karya dapat memberiimpak sebenar kepada masyarakat sekeliling? Kertas ini membincangkan secara terperinci definisi seni media baru, isu-isu semasa, faedah, sumbangan serta cadangan yang boleh menyumbang kepadaperkembangan dalam bidang ini terutama dalam konteks pendidikan di Malaysia.

AbstractDevelopment of computer technology, especially in the field of new media art has shown a significant progress in recent years. The progress from traditional methods to modern techniques in the productionhas resulted in the production process becoming easier and faster. In education, many universities andcolleges make a new media course as a course of choice. But the question is whether the contributionmade by this sector can really contribute to human development in general, especially in terms of critical thinking and self-identity? Does the use of computer technology can have an impact to the surroundingcommunities? This paper discusses in detail the definition of new media arts, contemporary issues, benefits, contributions and suggestions that can contribute to progress in this field, especially in the context of education in Malaysia.
A GRASP ON THE NATURE OF LUNDAYEH THROUGH THEIR TRADITIONAL DANCE CULTURE
Authors: CHONG LEE SUAN
Published: September 2021

AbstrakPenduduk Lundayeh terdapat di Tenom, Sipitang dan Long Pa Sia, di sepanjang pantai barat Sabah, Malaysia. Bentuk dan sistem tarian Lundayeh telah melalui perubahan dan variasi sejak kewujudan mereka di Borneo. Artikel ini mengkaji dalam pelbagai aspek, termasuk muzik, pakaian, pergerakan, fungsi dancerita-cerita daripada tarian tradisional yang diamalkan dalam masyarakat Lundayeh hari ini di Kemabong, Sabah. Tarian tradisional Lundayeh yang masih diamalkan berdasar terutamanya kepada aspek budaya, sosial dan agama hidup Lundayeh. Kajian ini membawa kepada penemuan corak pemikiran, falsafahhidup dan perspektif dunia Lundayeh yang dipengaruhi oleh agama dan budaya purba mereka. Tarian tradisional Lundayeh berfungsi sebagai satu saluran untuk memahami sifat orang Lundayeh sebagai salah satu kumpulan etnik kecil di dunia. Pemahaman tentang sifat orang Lundayeh akan terus menyumbang ke arah perkongsian dan penemuan dalam dimensi ilmu kemanusiaan yang baru.

 

AbstractLundayeh populations are found in the areas of Tenom, Sipitang and Long Pa Sia, along the west coast of Sabah, Malaysia. Lundayeh dance forms and systems have gone through changes and variations since their existence in Borneo. This paper looks into a variety of aspects, including music, costumes, movements, functions and stories of the traditional dances practiced in today’s Lundayeh communities in Kemabong, Sabah. The surviving traditional dances found to have stemmed from the core of Lundayeh cultural, social and religious aspects of life. The study leads to the discovery of the thinking patterns, life philosophies and world perspectives of Lundayeh that are strongly influenced by their religion and ancient culture. Dance music ultimately serves as a tool to understand the nature of Lundayeh people as one of the minor ethnic groups in the world. The understanding of the nature of Lundayeh would further contribute toward sharing and discovering another dimension of human knowledge and wisdom.
JUSTIFIKASI KEPADA FENOMENA KEMUNCULAN PERNIAGAAN BAHARU: TINJAUAN SOROTAN KAJIAN LEPAS TERHADAP PROCESS PEMBINAAN TEORI KEUSAHAWANAN
Authors: MD FADZIL AHMAD FIRDAUSE , YAACOB MOHD RAFI , MUHAYIDDIN MOHD NAZRI
Published: September 2021

Kertas konseptual ini adalah berkenaan fenomena keusahawanan hasil tinjauan daripada beberapa keusahawanan merujuk kepada kemasukan baru, penciptaan perusahaan baharu, penciptaan kepada organisasi baharu, proses penciptaan sesuatu yang mempunyai nilai berbeza dan lain lain lagi. Kajian berkenaan fenomena keusahawanan adalah berlatarbelakang proses kemunculan kepada perniagaan baharu melalui kepelbagaian model yang telah diketengahkan namun masih tidak dapat menerangkan secara komprehensif mengenai kenapa dan bagaimana fenomena ini berlaku. Penciptaan perniagaan baharu adalah satu proses bermula daripada peringkat usahawan membayangkan peluang perniagaan baharu, menghalusi idea mereka, dan selepas pelaburan awal, mewajarkan perniagaan mereka kepada orang lain yang berkaitan untuk mendapatkan sokongan yang diperlukan dan legitimasi perniagaan oleh usahawan yang seterusnya mengeksplotasi sumber-sumber terhad yang tidak semestinya boleh dikawal bagi mengejar peluang tersebut. Oleh itu, penulisan ini telah mengenalpasti beberapa perspektif yang telah menyumbang kepada fenomena ini hasil tinjauan kajian lepas seperti psikologi usahawan, persekitaran, organisasi yang ditubuhkan dan proses keusahawanan.

 

This conceptual paper presents the phenomenon of entrepreneurship based on a review of several refers to the new entry, the creation of new enterprise, the creation of the new organization, or the entrepreneurship is about emergence of new venture through the diversity of models that have been proposed but are lacking in term of comprehensive explanation regarding why and this phenomenon occurs. The creation of a new venture is as process by which  entrepreneurs come to imagine the opportunity for novel venture, refine their ideas, and after initial investment, justify their ventures to the those who are related to gain much-needed support and business legitimacy.  Creating a new firm is a complex process that starts with the aspirations of entrepreneurs and who then exploits the limited resources which cannot of views that have contributed to this phenomenon as the result of a review of previous studies on the aspects pf psychology of entrepreneuris, environmental, organization and entrepreneurial processes
KAJIAN TERHADAP KEBERKESANAN PENGGUNAAN SABUT KELAPA, HABUK KAYU DAN SEKAM PADI SEBAGAI MEDIUM PENANAMAN BAGI TANAMAN JANGKA PENDEK
Authors: MD. ZIN ABD AZIZ BIN , NIK HUSAIN NIK AZIZI BIN , YUSOFF SHARUPUDDIN BIN
Published: September 2021

Di zaman yang moden ini, aktiviti pertanian di kawasan bandar adalah semakin berkurangan. Ini adalahkerana kekurangan tanah untuk bercucuk tanam. Oleh yang demikian satu kajian telah dilakukan untukmengkaji keberkesanan penggunaan medium penanaman baru berasaskan sabut kelapa, habuk kayu dansekam padi terhadap tanaman sayuran jangka pendek seperti sawi. Medium penanaman ini dikaji untukmempelbagaikan lagi medium penanaman selain daripada penggunaan tanah untuk kerja penanamantanaman sayuran jangka pendek seperti sawi. Kajian ini dibuat untuk melihat perbandingan di antarasegi ketinggian pokok, kelebaran daun dan panjang daun bagi pokok sawi dengan menggunakan mediumpenanaman baru iaitu sabut kelapa, habuk kayu dan sekam padi untuk menggantikan tanah. Rekabentukkajian yang digunakan dalam kajian ini merangkumi penyedian medium penanaman iaitu sabut kelapa(cocopeat), sekam padi dan habuk kayu, penyemaian biji benih, pemindahan anak semaian ke bekaskajian (pasu bunga plastik), pengairan, pembajaan dan pemerhatian terhadap tumbesaran tanaman. Hasilbagi ketiga-tiga medium penanaman sabut kelapa (cocopeat) adalah 17.8 cm, sekam padi adalah 17.2 cmdan habuk kayu adalah 16.8 cm. Dengan ini dapat disimpulkan bahawa sabut kelapa merupakan mediumpenanaman yang paling sesuai untuk menggantikan tanah bagi penanaman sayuran sawi. Mediumpenanaman ini mempunyai banyak kelebihan iaitu tiada pencemaran, bahan yang digunakan dapat dikitarsemula, lebih murah dan mudah diperolehi.
Case Report: Refractory Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myositis and Limited English Proficiency
Authors: Astrike-Davis Emma
Published: September 2021

Statement of Significance
We report the case of a 76-year-old Spanish-speaking patient with a three-year history of statin induced immune-mediated necrotizing myositis (IMNM) who presented with worsening symptoms and increasing creatinine kinase levels despite escalating treatment strategies. IMNM is a rare and challenging diagnosis. This case report details a myositis flare refractory to first and second-line therapies. Our report also examines limited English proficiency as a structural barrier to care in the United States, particularly in the setting of visits conducted via telehealth modalities.  
 
Purpose: To report a rare presentation of statin-induced IMNM and the clinical impacts of language barriers and telehealth.
Methods: Case report.
Results: A 76-year-old male with a three-year history of statin-induced IMNM presented for follow-up to the rheumatology clinic. He reported worsening weakness after beginning leucovorin to mitigate side effects ascribed to methotrexate therapy. He had previously achieved baseline strength and normal creatinine kinase (CK) levels with a regimen of weekly methotrexate and monthly infusion of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). His decline in condition appeared to result from inappropriate medication scheduling due to a language barrier. The patient was taking weekly leucovorin on the day before his weekly dose of methotrexate, thus mitigating the efficacy of methotrexate. However, his condition continued to decline with three months of the recommended treatment schedule. The patient was then switched to mycophenolate mofetil as an alternative immunosuppressant. This therapy has demonstrated benefit thus far and provided the patient with symptomatic relief.
Comparative Analysis of COVID-19 Prevalence in Coastal Versus Inland Populations of North Carolina
Authors: Allen Austin , Bowrey Brice , Gelinne Aaron , Ahuja Shawn , Quinsey Carolyn
Published: September 2021

Statement of Significance
This study aimed to assess geographic trends in COVID-19 cases and deaths across North Carolina (NC). Our study found that population-adjusted COVID-19 cases and deaths were lower in the coastal region of NC during the study period, independent of demographic composition and population-density within the region. This represents an interesting finding regarding COVID-19 transmission that deserves further investigation. One possible explanation for this finding is differing environmental conditions between the inland and coastal region.
 
Background: Existing literature has explored the geographic and spatial variations in COVID-19 prevalence. Some studies suggest that the transmission and total prevalence of COVID-19 is diminished in areas with low levels of air pollution, high humidity, and more sunlight. The coastal regions of NC are more likely to have these environmental characteristics than the inland regions. Given these trends, we analyzed and compared population-adjusted COVID-19 case and death counts in the coastal and inland regions of NC.
Methods: Time series data displaying the prevalence of population adjusted COVID-19 case and death counts from 15 March 2020 to 15 August 2020 were plotted for a variety of North Carolina regional and population density classifications. A local regression analysis was computed to further assess the observed relationships. Basic demographic characteristics were also compared for the coastal versus inland region.
Results: There were fewer population-adjusted COVID-19 cases and deaths in the coastal region (889 cases/100,000; 12.5 deaths/100,000) than in the inland region (1426 cases/100,000; 23.5 deaths/100,000) at the endpoint of this study. This trend is observed even when controlling for population density, and in the absence of significant demographic differences between the two regions.
Conclusions: The prevalence of population-adjusted COVID-19 cases and deaths was lower in coastal versus inland NC during this study period. Given that the NC coastal region is associated with lower pollution, higher humidity, and more exposure to sunlight, our findings suggest that more research should be done to explore the correlation between environmental variables and the spread of COVID-19.
Examining Differences Between Groups by Race, Sex, and Insurance Status in Treatment of Rotator Cuff Pathology
Authors: Paterno Anthony , Chadwick Bryan , Perry Jackson , Marks Daniel , Knapp Jessica
Published: September 2021

Statement of Significance
The purpose of this study was to investigate disparities in the treatment of rotator cuff pathology by sex, race, and insurance status. The findings suggested that disadvantaged groups did not receive less interventions within the clinic of interest. The study was limited by a small sample size in a single clinic in rural North Carolina. Future studies are needed to make the findings generalizable across different clinic settings.
Background: Rotator cuff pathology (RCP) affects a significant portion of the global population and can cause notable pain and reduction in function. Many treatment options exist for RCP, including physical therapy, injections, and surgery. Literature indicates management disparities exist between demographic groups, such as racial self-identity, gender, and socioeconomic status. Studies suggest women, non-white patients, and those of low socioeconomic status are less likely to receive definitive surgical treatment and experience increased time from presentation to surgery.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective chart review to determine if race, gender, or socioeconomic status affected treatment decisions for RCP at a sports medicine clinic in western North Carolina. Data from patients with clinically suspected RCP from January 2018–April 2020 were assessed for associations between demographic factors and differences in the management. Management options included MRI, physical therapy, injection, or referral to orthopedic surgery.
Results: 178 patients were included in the study. There was not a statistically significant difference in treatments between genders, although females showed a trend towards more referrals to orthopaedic surgery (p=0.06). Non-white patients were found to receive MRI at a higher rate (p<0.05), but race and insurance status otherwise exhibited no significant differences in management.
Conclusions: Our data did not observe management disparities based on sex, race, or insurance status, which was used as a surrogate for socioeconomic status, in the sample population.
Centralisation: placing Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) within the wider work of learning developers
Authors: Connolly-Panagopoulos Maxinne
Published: September 2021

This article investigated whether a centralised PASS system, run in partnership between academic leads (ALs) and Learning Developers (LDs), might be supported by staff and students currently involved in PASS (N=10) within a Higher Education Institution (HEI). The study interviewed staff from the humanities, physical science, medical science and the arts. Findings revealed that all participants were in favour of some form of centralisation. Centralised training of PASS mentors, advertising and quality control received the strongest support. Based on these findings, the article argues that if LDs work closely with ALs, centralisation is a viable solution to common challenges to PASS such as low attendance, misconceptions about PASS, administrative costs and scheme maintenance.
Library Pedagogies: Personal reflections from library practitioners
Authors: Hoffman Kimberly
Published: September 2021

This is a book where European and American academic librarians discuss their journeys of becoming teachers. Many did not pursue librarianship to engage in teaching but found themselves in roles that required instruction, despite a lack of preparation for classroom teaching within their MLIS programs. They reflect back on past influences including personal background, key teachers and other figures that served as models, institutions and ways of learning that made an impact, and scholarship in the field of education and librarianship, all of which has formed deep rooted values which ground the basis of pedagogical pathways.

The reflections are personal and individual. While themes and practices will begin to connect across the chapters, readers are encouraged to read each of the chapters but in no particular order. Find the titles or author profiles that resonate first and browse the book from there.
‘We had a good laugh together’: using Teams for collaborative learning
Authors: Jones Katy
Published: September 2021

This case study describes the journey of an undergraduate module in its transition from an in-person lectures-plus-seminar configuration to an interactive, online format using Teams. I show how I created a sense of community and the opportunity for online group interaction by establishing small study groups that carried out weekly online group tasks in their own Team ‘channel’. Weekly roles were assigned to group members to spread the workload and ensure equal participation. Student feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and students particularly appreciated the opportunity to interact with their peers, during a potentially lonely time, for summative marks. Limitations to the model are discussed and potential solutions are offered.
Tercer Sector, de las Primeras Huellas a la Rendición de Cuentas: Casos Brasil y Venezuela
Authors: Parejo Julio Cesar Bastardo , Martins Gislene Daiana , Pacheco Vicente , Panhoca Luiz
Published: September 2021

Este estudio explora la legislación y representación del Tercer Sector en Brasil y Venezuela, comparando los dos países, mediante una investigación documental y bibliográfica.  Los resultados demuestran un crecimiento relativo en el sector, un aumento en los subsidios y incentivos gubernamentales en ambos países y una mejora en los servicios prestados en diferentes segmentos.  Brasil tiene sus propios instrumentos de divulgación: Manual de procedimientos del tercer sector, Ley 13.204 de 2015 y Interpretación técnica general de 2002, más utilizados por las entidades más grandes que obtienen un mayor volumen de recursos para mantener sus portales de divulgación.  En Venezuela, la rendición de cuentas ocurre solo con la inspección por parte de los organismos públicos, respetando el Código Civil; y dada la situación económica y política, que resultó en una reducción significativa del sector, tampoco hay preocupación o cultura por divulgar información, siendo destinada exclusivamente para la junta de accionistas.
Validação empírica do modelo de antecedentes da confiança no comércio eletrônico
Authors: Yamamoto Julia Sardinho , Fernandes Aleixo , Lopes Evandro Luiz , Hernan Contreras Pinochet Luis
Published: September 2021

O principal objetivo deste estudo foi identificar o papel da confiança - e seus antecedentes - na intenção de compras online. Partindo de um modelo proposto em 2003 e testado empiricamente em 2017, conduzimos um survey para coletar 220 respostas e validamos o modelo por meio de modelagem de equações estruturais. Como principal achado, o estudo identificou a forte influência da confiança na intenção de compra declarada e que a reputação de uma empresa possui maior influência (positiva) nas dimensões da confiança do que o reconhecimento da marca. Nossos resultados indicaram mais hipóteses válidas do que o estudo empírico original, conduzido em 2017, o que sustenta a validade do modelo teórico e a importância de replicações de estudos em cenários diferentes do originalmente proposto, com o objetivo de garantir a validade externa dos achados das pesquisas científicas de Marketing. Ao final, implicações teóricas e gerenciais são apresentadas.
Competências Empreendedoras nos Contextos de Ensino-Aprendizagem: Revisão Sistemática da Literatura (2009-2020)
Authors: Cury Juliana Marques , Veiga Heila Magali da Silva
Published: September 2021

O estudo objetiva realizar uma revisão sistemática da literatura sobre Competências Empreendedoras (CE) nos contextos formativos, no período de 2009 a 2020. Neste trabalho, as CE referem-se à características de nível superior, abrangendo traços de personalidade, habilidades e conhecimentos e, portanto, podem ser vistas como a capacidade total do empreendedor para desempenhar com sucesso uma função de trabalho. Foram utilizados descritores no portal de periódicos Capes e selecionados 27 estudos nacionais e internacionais, nos quais prevalecem as investigações quantitativas. E sobressaem as investigações de antecedentes. Em 20 estudos são utilizados instrumentos para mensurar as CE. Os autores assumiram diferentes teorias para definir o construto. A falta de consenso sobre esse conceito é evidenciada pela variabilidade no número, de três a 40 fatores, e na nomeação de cada um dos fatores. Logo, se observa que as CE são um construto promissor para compreensão do empreendedorismo, mas ainda são necessários mais estudos.
Verlieservaringen bij kinderen: een leidraad voor hulpverleners
Authors: KEIRSE L. , WILLEMS S. , NELIS E. , GEERTS H. , HOLVOET E. , KEIRSE M.
Published: September 2021

Loss experience in children: a guideline for primary care

Everyone gets confronted with severe loss experiences during life, such as bereavement of a significant other, loss of a loved one after a divorce or loss of one’s own capabilities due to illness. Health care providers need to be equipped with substantial knowledge about children’s experiences of grief and distress in order to support family members properly. Moreover, this can influence the next generation’s capabilities to cope with stressful life events.

The current article describes the characteristics of loss experiences in children up to 11 years. Developmental phases, as well as the need to explain to children the 4 fundamental characteristics of death will be discussed (i.e. finality, irreversibility, universality and causality). While grief and distress in children can generally be managed by the immediate surrounding of the child, sometimes professional support is necessary, which is also discussed in this article.

Finally, the authors present 4 key principles and concrete recommendations on how adults can respond to children who lost someone so that they can regain pleasure in life.